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

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

Master of Medicine in Family Medicine equips medical professionals with specialized knowledge and skills in providing holistic care to individuals and families. This postgraduate degree focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a wide range of medical conditions commonly encountered in primary care settings.

Career opportunities for Master of Medicine in Family Medicine graduates:
1. General Practitioner
2. Family Physician
3. Primary Care Physician
4. Medical Officer
5. Clinical Researcher
6. Public Health Specialist
7. Hospital Administrator
8. Medical Consultant
9. Medical Educator
10. Healthcare Administrator

Institutions Offering Master of Medicine in Family 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:
    1.MBChB (or equivalent) degree or relevant medical degree with modules equivalent to at least the first two years of the MBChB degree
    2.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.
  • Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria  
    M Med (Family Medicine and Primary Health Care)
  • University of Stellenbosch University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
    Course Duration: 4 years
  • University of the Free State University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  




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