Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Medicine in Orthopaedics in South Africa

Institutions Offering Master of Medicine in Orthopaedics

•  University of Limpopo, Polokwane  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  In order to be admitted to MMed degree course a candidate must:
  (a) Be in possession of MBChB or equivalent degree and be registered with the Health Professions
  Council of South Africa as a medical practitioner;
  (b) Be appointed to a Registrar's post recognised by the HPCSA. This post must be occupied for the
  full duration of registration as required under these rules;
  (c) Meet any other requirements that may be enunciated in the rules for the specific degree for which
  registration is requested.
  
  Course Duration:
  (a) The duration of the MMed degrees will be a minimum of five years
  (b) The maximum will be seven years.
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific admission requirements:
  • Recommendations for appointment of registrars include the following:
  - Successful completion of the primary examination of the College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) (FC Orth(SA) Primary);
  - At least 18 months’ experience in Orthopaedics under supervision of a specialist, after completion of community service;
  - Appropriate diplomas, for instance Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Basic Surgical Principles; and
  - A basic research project on an orthopaedic topic and/or a Diploma in Orthopaedics.
  
  Course Duration: 5 years
  
  
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  MBChB (or equivalent) degree or relevant medical degree with modules equivalent to at least the first two years of the MBChB degree
  Currently registered as a physician with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and must have been registered for at least one year
  
  Duration of study:
  5 years, full-time.

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