Stellenbosch University
Master of Philosophy in Paediatric Cardiology Subspecialty programme
The Master of Philosophy in Paediatric Cardiology Subspecialty programme in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.
Program Length: 2 YEARS.
Master of Philosophy in Paediatric Cardiology Subspecialty programme offered by the Stellenbosch Univesity at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
This Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programme consists of coursework and research and may be followed full-time over one year or part-time over two years.As this is a Subspecialty programme, it offers specialists in Internal Medicine, and Obsterics and Gynaecology the opportunity to qualify as subspecialists in this subspecialty.
Programme content
The modules run concurrently and all are compulsory.
Clinical Paediatric Cardiology (135)
Research Assignment (45)
Assessment and examination
Successful completion of the Clinical Paediatric Cardiology module requires satisfactory participation whilst working as a senior registrar in the Division of Paediatric Cardiology, as well as a pass mark of at least 50% in the Cert Cardiology (SA) Paed 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 the Research Assignment module is a requirement for admission to the Cert Cardiology (SA) Paed examination of the CMSA.The modules contribute to the final mark as follows:
- Clinical Paediatric Cardiology 75%; and
- Research Assignment 25%.
