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Stellenbosch University

Master of Philosophy in Neonatology Subspecialty Programme

The Master of Philosophy in Neonatology Subspecialty Programme in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Philosophy in Neonatology Subspecialty Programme offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Duration of programme

The programme extends over 2 years.

Programme content
The modules run concurrently and all are compulsory.

Clinical Neonatology (135)
Research Assignment (45)

Assessment and examination

Successful completion of the Clinical Neonatology module requires satisfactory participation whilst working as a senior registrar in the Division of Neonatology, as well as a pass mark of at least 50% in the Cert Neonatology (SA) examination of the CMSA. You will be assessed regularly as part of the flexible assessment strategy and you must keep a portfolio/log-book of clinical activities, relevant courses attended, experience using formal developmental assessment tools and knowledge of relevant services.

You must register the research protocol within six months after you have registered for the programme and complete the research assignment within two years of registration. The research assignment must be submitted in the form of an article for publication. Successful completion of this module is a requirement for admission to the Cert Neonatology (SA) examination of the CMSA.The modules contribute to the final mark as follows:

• Clinical Neonatology 75%; and
• Research Assignment 25%.