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

  • Course Name: Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine(Internal Medicine)
  • Major Subject: Internal Medicine
  • Course Category: Masters Courses


The Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine is a specialized postgraduate degree program which provides comprehensive training in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of medical conditions affecting adult patients. The program equips doctors with advanced clinical skills and in-depth knowledge to become proficient internal medicine specialists.

The following are the possible job opportunities for the Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine graduates in South Africa:
i. Consultant or Advisor (Government Health Departments, Non-profit Organizations, Healthcare Companies)
ii. International Opportunities (Hospitals, Research Institutions, Humanitarian Organizations)
iii. Sub-specialty Fellowship (Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology.)
iv. Private Practice
v. Specialist Physician
vi. Academic Medicine (Lecturer, Researcher, Clinician)
vii. Clinical Researcher
viii. Medical Administration (Medical Director, Hospital Administrator, Healthcare Manager)

Institutions Offering Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine

  • University of Limpopo 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 four years.
    (b) The maximum will be six years.
  • University of Pretoria 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:
    4 years, full-time.
  • University of Stellenbosch University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
    Course Duration: 4 years
  • University of the Free State University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  • Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria  




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