Program Overview

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Programme: MMed Dermatology

Programme Information

The MMed Dermatology programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

• The programme is a full-time, four-year programme.
• The total credits for the programme are 588.
• The programme includes a research component, which must be completed satisfactorily.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the MMed Dermatology programme, a prospective student must:

• Be in possession of the MBChB degree of 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 the following components:

• Applied Research Methodology: All MMed students must register for and attend Applied Research Methodology 802 satisfactorily.
• Dissertation: Students must submit a dissertation that must be assessed as satisfactory by an external examiner.
• Clinical Training: Students must complete the required clinical training as stipulated by the department.
• Examinations: Students must pass the prescribed written, oral, practical, and/or clinical university examinations.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

• A minimum final mark of 50% is required to pass in a subject.
• A subminimum of 50% is required in the clinical section of the examination.
• A student is not admitted to the examination in a prerequisite 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 807: Anatomy 807 (36 credits)
• DER 800: Dermatology 800 (300 credits)
• FSG 801: Physiology 801 (36 credits)
• PAG 804: Pathology 804 (36 credits)
• TNM 802: Applied Research Methodology 802 (0 credits)
• MMS 890: Dissertation 890 (180 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 programme is subject to change, and students are expected to familiarise themselves with the General Regulations (G Regulations) of the University of Pretoria.