Program Overview

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Programme: MMed Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Programme Information

The MMed Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria. The programme is designed to provide advanced training in obstetrics and gynaecology, with a focus on research and clinical practice.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the MMed Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme, applicants must:

• Hold an MBChB degree from the University of Pretoria or a qualification deemed equivalent by the University.
• Be registered as a physician with the Health Professions Council of South Africa for at least one year.
• International students must have their qualifications verified by SAQA.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of a minimum duration of study of 4 years, with a total of 624 credits. The programme includes:

• A research component, which requires students to submit a dissertation or a research article that has been accepted for publication in a subsidised periodical.
• A clinical component, which requires students to complete a minimum of 4 years of full-time training in an approved registrar post.
• A theoretical component, which includes a range of modules such as anatomy, physiology, and obstetrics and gynaecology.

Core Modules

The programme includes the following core modules:

• ANA 803: Anatomy 803 (36 credits)
• ANP 803: Anatomical pathology 803 (36 credits)
• FSG 801: Physiology 801 (36 credits)
• MMS 890: Dissertation 890 (180 credits)
• OEG 800: Obstetrics and gynaecology 800 (300 credits)
• OEG 801: Obstetrics and gynaecology 801 (36 credits)
• TNM 802: Applied research methodology 802 (0 credits)

Examinations and Pass Requirements

The programme includes a range of examinations, including written, oral, and clinical exams. Students must achieve a minimum final mark of 50% to pass each subject, and a subminimum of 50% in the clinical section of the examination.

Exemption

The Faculty Board may grant partial exemption from the training and work requirements on the grounds of comparable training and experience completed in another post or at another recognised institution.

Pass with Distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who has obtained a final mark of at least 75% in their major subject.

General Information

The programme is designed to provide advanced training in obstetrics and gynaecology, with a focus on research and clinical practice. Students are expected to participate increasingly in the examining and treatment of patients in the hospital, both in-patients and out-patients, as well as performing and interpreting tests in the laboratory (where applicable).