Stellenbosch University
Master of Science in Pharmacology
The Master of Science in Pharmacology in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.
Program Length: 2 YEARS.
Master of Science in Pharmacology offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
The Master of Science (MSc) may be followed full-time over one year or part-time over two years. Depending on candidates' scientific experience, the programme is structured as coursework plus a research assignment or as a research project plus a thesis.
Programme content
Two streams are available for participating in the full-time master's programme:
Thesis in Pharmacology
A laboratory research project (100%), which leads to the writing of a thesis.
Thesis: Pharmacology (180)
Lecture and Research Module in Pharmacology
A laboratory research project, including an assignment, as well as coursework identical to that of the BScHons programme in Pharmacology.
Pharmacology of Systems (40)
Principles of Pharmacology (40)
Research Assignment (60)
Assessment and examination
Thesis in Pharmacology
- The standard guidelines of this University regarding the assessment of master's theses are applicable.
Lecture and Research Module in Pharmacology
- The standard assessment of coursework, as in the case of BScHons in Pharmacology, is applicable.
- The standard guidelines regarding the assessment of master's assignments are applicable to the assignment.
- You must pass the examinations in the modules (Principles of Pharmacology, as well as Pharmacology of Systems 1 & 2) with a minimum mark of 50%.
- The thesis must be completed and approved by examiners, with a pass mark of at least 50% before the degree can be awarded.
