Overview

What you can expect

The MMED, together with the Fellowship exam of the College of Family Physicians of SA [FCFP(SA)], is a requirement to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Specialist Family Physician. The Family Physician who graduates through this programme will be able to assume clinical leadership responsibilities in the State sector or establish a Family Medicine practice in the private sector. The HPCSA has some limitations on private practice for non-SA citizens.

A successful graduate of the Family Medicine programme at the University of Cape Town will have the following characteristics:

A commitment to improving the health of individuals and communities

A desire to learn and participate actively in dynamic and varied teams

Aspire to excellence in clinical ability, patient care and professional behaviour

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Family Medicine

Medical Ethics

Evidence based medicine

Community Oriented Primary Care

Family Oriented Primary Care

Leadership and Governance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Medicine View 81 other Masters in Medicine 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

Appointment as a registrar by the Metro District Health Service in the Western Cape.

Registration with the Health Professions Council of SA as a medical practitioner and a letter of good standing from the HPCSA.

Computer literacy – basic knowledge of a word processing package and use of email and internet.

Proficiency in English at an academic level.

Clinical skills to the level equivalent to that of a doctor who has completed community service in South Africa – these will be assessed as part of the selection process.

Completion of internship and community service requirements.

Previous experience after community service in Primary Care or District Hospital in Obstetrics and Anaesthesia will be an advantage

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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

73000 ZAR / year

≈ 73000 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32500 ZAR / year

≈ 32500 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International tuition is for last year.

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 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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