Programme: PhD Dermatology

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Code Faculty
10260325 Faculty of Health Sciences
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 2 years Total credits: 360 NQF level:  10

Programme information

A PhD student must

  1. under the supervision of a supervisor at the university or another institution approved by the Senate,undertake original research to the satisfaction of the examiners; and
  2. submit a thesis which will prove, according to the opinion of the examiners, that he or she has, on the grounds of independent critical judgement, made a distinct contribution towards the enrichment of knowledge in the chosen subject.

A student for the PhD degree must be registered for the doctoral degree study at the University for at least one academic year before the degree can be conferred.


The PhD degree is conferred by virtue of a thesis and, should the Dean deem it necessary, an examination on the field of study of the thesis.


The maximum period for completion of a doctoral degree is three years. Under exceptional circumstances, a student may apply to the head of the department, in writing, for a fixed, limited extension of this period.
 

Admission requirements

  • MBChB degree or a master's degree or has been granted the equivalent status.

Additional requirements

Also consult General Regulations. Please note: All PhD students must register for, and attend TNM 802 Applied research methodology 802 satisfactorily. (Exemption will be granted if Applied research methodology had been passed for the master's degree.)


The information published here is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

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