Overview

Stellenbosch University's Sport and Exercise Medicine is an emerging medical specialty currently in the process of gaining recognition by the Health Professions Council of South Africa. SEM has three major components:

prevention, diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of exercise related injuries;
medical conditions associated with participation in sport and exercise; and

prevention and rehabilitation of chronic lifestyle related diseases.

Quick Facts:

This part-time programme consists of coursework, clinical work and a research assignment. Reading and study material are provided by means of e-mail and suggested text books. You must attend three week-long practical sessions per year at Stellenbosch University. Practical instruction consists of lectures, tutorials, clinical case discussions and seminars.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Sciences in SEM
Exercise-related Injuries in SEM
General SEM
Research Assignment
SEM in Special Populations

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Medicine Sport and Exercise Science View 16 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in South Africa

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

An MBChB or equivalent qualification, from this or any other university, approved by Senate for this purpose.
Satisfactory evidence of an interest in sport and exercise.
Registration as a medical practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (or an equivalent registering body outside South Africa).
At least one year's experience as a medical practitioner after community service.

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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

46404 ZAR / year

≈ 46404 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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