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Stellenbosch University

Master of Science in Cytopathology

The Master of Science in Cytopathology in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Science in Cytopathology offered by Stellenbosch Univesity at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Programme description
The programme aims:

• to equip you with more advanced knowledge of and a deeper insight into a chosen subject within the field of study;
• to promote mastery of the chosen topic with the aid of higher levels of analysis of new information, and the ability to handle complexities and to find solutions to such problems;
• to enable you to undertake independent research;
• to prepare you, if you are aspiring to higher levels of academic research work, for doctoral study and to foster an approach based on academic integrity and ethics;
• to contribute to the pool of academics and professionals with the requisite capabilities and critical intellectual skills to ensure the healthy continuance of the relevant discipline or profession; and
• to prepare you to utilise your skills to help solve the problems and challenges of the country that fall within the scope of the particular field.

Programme content
The programme is presented in a modular format.

Cytology Laboratory Principles (40)
Systemic Organ Cytology Part I (40)
Systemic Organ Cytology Part II (40)
Research Assignment (Cytopathology) (60)

Assessment and examination
You must:

• achieve a minimum of 50% in both the theoretical and practical components of each module;
• successfully participate in and integrate knowledge during projects, pathology reports and assignments;
• complete a full research project dealing with a chosen aspect of cytopathology, meeting the standards and requirements of a master's degree project; and
• by means of the project, demonstrate the ability to integrate theoretical concepts and research skills successfully.