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Overview
Training objectives in the School of Public Health exceed the minimum basic syllabus requirements of the College of Medicine of South Africa (Division of Occupational Medicine).
Quick Facts:
- Trainees in the Occupational Medicine programme at the University of Cape Town participate in modular classroom training by participating in formal postgraduate courses offered by the Department/School in the fields of Occupational Health, Public Health (which includes Epidemiology and Biostatistics) and Health Management. Additional structured teaching and seminars are provided.
- Experience in clinical service as well as occupational health service management (including surveillance functions) is provided by various clinical and workplace-based attachments during the programme which aim to expose candidates to the full scope of specialist occupational medicine practice. Exposure to academic skills development in teaching, student supervision and research is included throughout the programme. By the end of the course candidates will be expected to demonstrate defined competencies in the various components of Occupational Medicine as outlined by the CMSA Regulations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Environmental Health Policy
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Quantitative Research Methods
- The Economics of Health Systems
- Health Policy and Planning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
88
PTE Academic 67
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
Disciplines
Medicine Occupational Health and Safety View 82 other Masters in Medicine in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
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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
TOEFL® IBT OR
88
PTE Academic 67
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Be registered with the HPCSA for the full four-year period of specialisation for the
- MMed degree in Occupational Medicine through enrolment with the University.
- Have completed four years of training formally approved by the Head of the Occupational Medicine Division in a recognised (registrar's) training post in the Department.
- Successfully complete the College examinations timeously in order to obtain a Fellowship of the College of Public Health Medicine (Division of Occupational Medicine) of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
- Complete a dissertation on an aspect of their work prior to writing the College examination.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents178420 ZAR / year≈ 178420 ZAR / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents108320 ZAR / year≈ 108320 ZAR / year
Additional Details
International: Course fees + International/SADC Administrative Fee (ZAR 5,600) + International Term Fee (ZAR 64 500).
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.
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
03 Jun 2027
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
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15 Nov 2026
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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06 Jan 2027
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5000 CAD
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31 Dec 2026
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3000 USD
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31 Dec 2026
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31 Dec 2026
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1500 USD
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12000 USD
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11 Jan 2027
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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965 USD
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Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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5000 USD
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