Stellenbosch University
Master of Science in Infection Prevention and Control
The Master of Science in Infection Prevention and Control in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.
Program Length: 2 YEARS.
Master of Science in Infection Prevention and Control offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
This is a research-based degree programme, comprising a research project (100% of the credits) with no theoretical modules. You must plan and implement a research project and submit a thesis in the format specified in the study guide. The initial research protocol will be approved by the departmental research committee and the Health Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Programme content
Thesis (Infection Prevention and Control) (180)
Assessment and examination
The final mark for the programme is calculated as follows:
- the protocol - 20%;
- the average of the marks of the internal and external examiners for the thesis - 65%; and
- a compulsory oral examination - 15%.
