Overview

During the first 24 months the focus of the Ophthalmology programme at the Stellenbosch University will be on the mastery of the basic subjects forming the foundation of the specialty, i.e. head and neck anatomy, ophthalmic and applied general physiology, optics and pathology.

Quick Facts:

Mastery of the advanced theory and its application to ophthalmology, as well as a comprehensive and specialised knowledge of general ophthalmology, advanced technical and procedural skills, familiarity with the literature and state of research on the subject of the specialty, will be the focus of the following 24 months of training. During the final year of study you must demonstrate a capacity for independent study and research by completing a research report or publication on a research topic of your choice in ophthalmology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Optics

Anatomy

Physiology for Ophthalmology

Pathology for Opthalmology

Clinical Ophthalmology

Research Assignment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your contract

Student support form (Students with special needs)

Qualification documents - Please ensure that you upload qualification documents for each tertiary qualification obtained and that the documents is official and certified

Proof of English Language proficiency

Recognition is given for previous training in that admission preference is given to candidates who have already completed the Primary Examination (Part I) of the College of Ophthalmologists of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (or equivalent)

If you have completed the Diploma in Ophthalmology of the same colleges, you will benefit in the same manner

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66435 ZAR / year

≈ 66435 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

29592 ZAR / year

≈ 29592 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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