International Undergradualate Elective Students

Overview

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences offers elective rotations to eligible international students for a minim​um​ period of four (4) weeks in one academic department or division and a maximum period of eight (8) weeks, which may be taken in one or a suitable combination of two (2) academic departments/divisions.

Application period

International Undergraduate Electives:Clinical Electives:Research and Non-clinical Short-Term Training:
  • Annual Opening Date:1 April 2025
  • Annual Closing Date:31 October 2025
Applications must be submitted 12 months before the intended elective date.Applications must be submitted at least 3 months in advance of the Elective start date.

Admission Requirements

  • Be registered as an undergraduate student at a recognised International tertiary institution.
  • Be studying in one of the health science disciplines offered by the FMHS of SU.
  • Be registered in the third, fourth or final year of their clinical training at their home institution.
  • Have their home institution's approval and support for further training.
  • Ensure the minimum requirements for the selected departments, divisions and units are met.
  • Be registered as an affiliated student at SU after having been accepted by the academic department concerned.
  • Be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a visiting undergraduate student at the FMHS before starting with the clinical elective.
  • Non-clinical applicants do not have to register with HPCSA.
  • Ensure that all fees are paid in full before the elective training commences.

Apply Online

  • View our online application guideline here

 

For more information on clinical, non-clinical, and research Undergraduate Electives including​ South African Medical Board Registrations contact:
​+27 21 938 9042
​​[email protected]​

​An Elective program is also available at Hope and Famcru. Further information can be found on their websites:

 

International undergraduate elective students become part of SU-FMHS Alumni after their electives, and join a vibrant international community.