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Master of Philosophy in Pulmonology

Master’s degree
ID:
0572_107_G101

The Master of Philosophy in Pulmonology programme extends over two years.

Contact information
Prof CFN Koegelenberg
Programme leader
+27 21 938 9243

Programme overview

Duration
Two years
Campus
Tygerberg
Type
Coursework

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When applying

When applying for a postgraduate programme, some may require you to upload additional supporting documents beyond completing the standard application form online. Where such documents are required, more information will appear under the section below titled “Supporting Application Documents.”

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%.

Last updated 01 April 2026
Disclaimer:
The University reserves the right to amend the information on this webpage at any time. While every effort is made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and complete, it may be subject to change or become outdated. It remains the responsibility of prospective students to verify all details against the relevant faculty yearbook or directly with the relevant department.

Application dates

South African students
Applications open:
1-Apr 2026
Applications close:
31-Mar 2027

International students
Applications open:
1-Apr 2026
Applications close:
31-Mar 2027