Stellenbosch University
Master of Philosophy in Paediatric Medical Oncology Subspecialty programme
The Master of Philosophy in Paediatric Medical Oncology Subspecialty programme in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.
Program Length: 2 YEARS.
Master of Philosophy in Paediatric Medical Oncology Subspecialty programme offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programmes 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 Medical Oncology (135)
Research Assignment (45)
Assessment and examination
Successful completion of the Clinical Paediatric Medical Oncology module requires satisfactory participation whilst working as a senior registrar in the Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Unit, Tygerberg Hospital, as well as a pass mark of at least 50% in the Cert Medical Oncology (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: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 Medical Oncology (SA) Paed examination of the CMSA.The modules contribute to the final mark as follows:
- clinical activities;
- experience in haematology and oncology procedures;
- relevant courses attended;
- compulsory tumour board meetings attended;
- rotations through the Divisions of Radiation Oncology and Haematological Pathology (Haematology laboratory);
- experience using formal developmental assessment tools; and
- knowledge gained of relevant services.
- Clinical Paediatric Medical Oncology 75%; and
- Research Assignment 25%.
