Teaching and Learning
The Division of Medical Physiology is responsible for the learning and teaching of human physiology in the following undergraduate and postgraduate programmes:
BSc (Hons) in Medical Physiology Course Description
The BSc (Hons) Course in the Division of Medical Physiology at the University of Stellenbosch is aimed at introducing BSc graduates who majored in Physiology, and persons with Medical and Dental qualifications to the Science of Physiology...
MSc (Medical Physiology) and PhD (Medical Physiology)
In addition to the Honours program, the Division also offers degree programs for MSc and PhD students. Both programs are research and thesis driven (no coursework).
MMed Course Description
The Division of Medical Physiology is responsible for the Physiology component of the MMed (Part1) course as part of specialist training in a variety of health disciplines. This is a self-study course, which is the same for everyone...
Research
The Division of Medical Physiology conducts relevant and impactful biomedical research and our Division is passionate about making an impact on the community and society we serve and form part of.
Cardiovascular Research Group
The Cardiovascular Group in the Division of Medical Physiology, which forms part of the Centre for Cardio-metabolic Research in Africa (CARMA), was originally established in 1960.
Neuroscience Research Group
Our SU Tygerberg behavioural Neuroscience lab focuses on trying to understand mental disorders using animal models.
Reproductive Research Group (SURRG)
SURRG's vision is to be innovative leaders focussing on discovery and excellence in the field of reproduction through technological advancement.