Overview

All University of Cape Town candidates must pass the FCPsych(SA) Part II examination and complete an MMed research dissertation. The documentation required in applying for the post of registrar with the Psychiatry department can be found here.

Overview

The Department is also an HPCSA registered site for the training of intern clinical psychologists.

Sub-speciality training in Addiction Psychiatry - resulting in a Master of Philosophy degree - is offered in:

addiction psychiatry/psychology and
child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health
consultation liaison psychiatry/psychology
forensic psychiatry/psychology
intellectual disability psychiatry/psychology
neuropsychiatry/neuropsychology
psychopharmacology
public mental health

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evidence-based Treatment Approaches
Screening and Assessment of Addictive Disorders
Case Management and Service Monitoring
Managing Co-occurring Mental Disorders
Ethics and Professional Development
Understanding Addictive Disorders
Managing Children and Adolescents with Addictive Disorders
Working with the Family and Social Networks

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 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

Clinical Psychology View 11 other Masters in Clinical Psychology 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

have an approved Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or in the humanities (e.g. social work or psychology); and be registered as an independent practitioner with the relevant professional body (e.g. HPCSA, SACSSP); or have approved prior experience and training. Applicants who wish to be considered on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be required to submit a personal portfolio reflecting, amongst others, their experience of working in the field of addiction treatment;

have submitted a letter of support from his/her employer granting the applicant study leave for the weeks requiring block attendance, and undertaking to provide support to enable the applicant to complete assigned tasks and assignments within the work context;

have proven proficiency in written and spoken English (this may be tested if necessary);
have an acceptable level of computer literacy, and access to a computer and the internet.

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Tuition Fees

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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.

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Scholarships Information

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