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Stellenbosch University

Master of Philosophy in Nephrology Subspecialty Programme

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

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

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

Duration of programme

The programme extends over two years.

Programme content

Both modules are compulsory and run concurrently instead of consecutively.

Clinical Nephrology (135)
Assignment (45)

Assessment and examination

• To successfully complete the Clinical Nephrology module, your participation must be satisfactory while working as a senior registrar in the Division of Nephrology. Furthermore, you must achieve a pass mark of at least 50% in the Cert Nephrology (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 your clinical exposure and experience with procedures.
• You must register the research protocol within six months of registration and complete the research assignment within two years of registration.
• The assignment must be submitted in the form of an article ready for publication. Successful completion of this module is a requirement for admission to the Cert Nephrology (SA) examination of the CMSA.
• The modules contribute to the final mark as follows:
  • Clinical Nephrology - 75%; and
  • Research Assignment - 25%.