Program Overview

Programme: MMed Clinical Pathology

Programme Information

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

• The programme consists of a minimum duration of study of 5 years, with a total of 576 credits at NQF level 9.
• 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.
• The research proposal must be approved by the MMed Protocol Committee prior to the intermediate exam.

Admission Requirements

• An MBChB degree or a qualification deemed equivalent by the University for at least two years.
• Registration 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.

Other Programme-Specific Information

• The duration of training is five years, with at least 18 months in each major subject.
• A "major subject" refers to the recognised field of study in Medicine in which the student specialises.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

• The sequence of examinations in prerequisite subjects will be determined by the head of the department.
• A minimum final mark of 50% is required to pass in a subject, and a subminimum of 50% in the clinical section of the examination.
• General Regulations apply.

Exemption

• The Faculty Board may grant partial exemption from training and work on the grounds of comparable training and experience.
• Exemption from a maximum period of 18 months may be granted for four-year and five-year programmes.

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

• Registrars are expected to participate in the examining and treatment of patients, as well as performing and interpreting tests in the laboratory.
• Lectures and discussions are organised, including those with closely related departments.

Core Modules

• APA 800: General Pathology 800 (24 credits)
• CHP 802: Chemical Pathology 802 (36 credits)
• HEM 801: Haematology 801 (36 credits)
• MBG 800: Microbiology 800 (300 credits)
• MMS 890: Dissertation 890 (180 credits)
• TNM 802: Applied Research Methodology 802 (0 credits, attendance module only)