Overview
Key facts
The purpose of Stellenbosch University's Mindfulness programme is to train researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level in the field of mindfulness-based interventions.
The programme offers you the training, supervision and support necessary to enable you to reflect critically on theory and its application, by means of a research thesis.
New and local knowledge in the field of mindfulness-based interventions will improve patient care and thereby benefit the community.
The programme is offered by the Department of Psychiatry in collaboration with the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Thesis Mindfulness
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 179 other Masters in Public Health in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
One of the following in an education, health sciences, business sciences or social sciences field, for example medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, social work or psychology:
- a four-year bachelor’s degree
- an honour’s degree
- a postgraduate diploma (NQF level 8).
- A Certificate in Mindfulness-based Interventions or another mindfulness qualification equivalent to a four-year bachelor’s degree, an honour’s degree or a postgraduate diploma.
Tuition Fee
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International
1768 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1768 EUR per year during 12 months. -
National
1100 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1100 EUR per year during 12 months.
R19,619 / R32,425
Living costs for Stellenbosch
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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