Admission requirements
- MBChB degree of this University or a qualification deemed by the University to be equivalent to the MBChB degree for at least two years.
- Must be registered as a medical practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
- International students must have qualifications verified by SAQA.
Additional requirements
Also consult General Regulations.
Examinations and pass requirements
- The examinations for each year of study will take place during the summer examination period.
- To pass in a module, a minimum final mark of 50% is required.
- In addition to the examination, a student will be required to complete all practical work and work assignments satisfactorily, as well as (NAV 882) Research report (Preparation) 882 and pass (NAV 883) Research report 883 (minimum pass mark 50%), in order to comply with all the requirements for the degree.
- Second examinations will not be held before at least six months have elapsed since conclusion of the examination in which the student failed.
Pass with distinction
The degree will be conferred with distinction on a student who has obtained a final mark of at least 75% in the following modules:
- Medical pharmacology 802 and 803
- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics 802 and 803, as well as a final mark of at least 75% for (NAV 883) Research report 883 in the final year of study.
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