Master of Philosophy in Pulmonology
The Master of Philosophy in Pulmonology programme extends over two years.
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Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.
Minimum admission requirements
Specific admission requirements
At least one of the following qualifications:
• FCP (SA);
• MMed (Int); or
• an equivalent specialist qualification.
Supporting application documents
Proof of professional registration with an entity
A recognised professional body grants professional registration on the grounds of attainment of a recognised standard of competence and education that permits practice of a profession.
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Proof of professional or accredited registration
Programme structure
Programme content
Both modules are compulsory and run concurrently instead of consecutively.
Clinical Pulmonology 872(135)
Assignment 871(45)
Assessment and examination
• To successfully complete the Clinical Pulmonology module, your participation must be satisfactory while working as a senior registrar in the Division of Pulmonology. Furthermore, you must achieve a pass mark of at least 50% in the Cert Pulmonology (SA) examination of the CMSA.
• You will be assessed regularly as part of the flexible assessment strategy and you must keep a portfolio/log-book of your clinical exposure and experience with procedures.
• You must register the research protocol within six months of registration and complete the research assignment within two years of registration.
• The assignment must be submitted in the form of an article ready for publication. Successful completion of this module is a requirement for admission to the Cert Pulmonology (SA) examination of the CMSA.
• The modules contribute to the final mark as follows:
o Clinical Pulmonology – 75%; and
o Research Assignment – 25%.