Program Overview

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 has a minimum duration of study of 4 years and a total of 624 credits.
• All MMed students must register for and attend Applied Research Methodology 802 satisfactorily.
• All MMed students must submit a dissertation or a research article that has been accepted for publication in a subsidised periodical.

Admission Requirements

A prospective student for the MMed degree programme must:

• Be in possession of the MBChB degree of this University or a qualification deemed by the University to be equivalent to the MBChB degree for at least two years.
• Be registered as a physician with the Health Professions Council of South Africa for at least one year.
• International students must have qualifications verified by SAQA.

Other Programme-Specific Information

• In addition to the prerequisite subjects, students must also complete OEG 801.
• An additional examination, Basic Sciences 801, is required.
• The study of the major subject extends over four or five years, as prescribed by the relevant department.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

• The sequence of examinations in the prerequisite subjects will be determined by the head of the department.
• A minimum final mark of 50% is required to pass in a subject.
• A student is not admitted to the examination in a prerequisite subject more than twice, nor is he or she admitted to the examination in the major subject more than twice.

Exemption

The Faculty Board may grant partial exemption from the training and work 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.

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)

General Information

• Registrars are expected to participate increasingly in the examining and treatment of patients in the hospital.
• Lectures/symposia with closely related departments are organised, as well as discussions of literature, etc.
• The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria.