Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Medicine in Forensic Pathology in South Africa

Master of Medicine in Forensic Pathology program equips students with in-depth knowledge and skills in the field of forensic pathology. This intensive program covers various aspects of forensic pathology including;
-The investigation of unnatural deaths
-Post-mortem examinations
-Forensic toxicology
-Interpretation of forensic evidence.

Upon completion of this program, graduates can pursue various career opportunities in the field of forensic pathology including:
1. Forensic pathologist
2. Medical examiner
3. Forensic consultant
4. Forensic laboratory director
5. Forensic pathology researcher
6. Forensic pathology consultant
7. Forensic pathology instructor
8. Forensic pathology supervisor
9. Forensic pathology administrator
10. Forensic pathology expert witness

These career opportunities offer graduates the chance to contribute to the investigation of crimes, assist in determining causes of death, provide expert testimony and contribute to the advancement of forensic science.

Institutions Offering Master of Medicine in Forensic Pathology

•  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, Stellenbosch  
  Specific admission requirements:
  • The Diploma in Forensic Pathology (Dip For Med (SA) Path) of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa is strongly recommended.
  
  Duration of programme: 4 years
  
•  Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria  
  

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