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Master of Philosophy in Reproductive Medicine

The Master of Philosophy in Reproductive Medicine programme extends over two years on a full-time basis and four years on a part-time basis.

Contact information
Prof T Matsaseng
Programme leader
+27 21 938 9217

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:
• FCOG (SA);
• MMed (O&G); or
• an equivalent qualification for registration as specialist in South Africa.

Programme structure

Programme content
Both modules are compulsory and run concurrently instead of consecutively.
Clinical Reproductive Medicine 872(135)
Assignment (Reproductive Medicine) 871(45)

Assessment and examination
• To successfully complete the Clinical Reproductive Medicine module, your participation must be satisfactory while working as a specialist in the Reproductive Medicine Unit of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Furthermore, you must achieve a pass mark of at least 50% in the Cert Reproductive Medicine (SA) examination of the CMSA.
• You will be assessed regularly as part of the flexible assessment strategy, and you must keep a portfolio/logbook of your clinical exposure and experience with procedures.
• If you are a full-time student, you must register the research protocol within three months of registration as an MPhil student and complete the research assignment within 21 months of registration.
• If you are a part-time student, you must register the research protocol within six months of registration as an MPhil student and complete the research assignment within 42 months of registration.
• The research assignment must be submitted in the form of an article ready for publication.
• The modules contribute to the final mark as follows:
o Clinical Reproductive Medicine – 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-Jul 2026

International students
Applications open:
1-Apr 2026
Applications close:
31-Jul 2026