Stellenbosch University

The MSc in Cytopathology at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is a two-year specialist programme that aims to: • Equip you with advanced knowledge of and deeper insight into a chosen subject within cytopathology. • Promote mastery of the chosen topic through higher levels of analysis of new information, and develop the ability to handle complexities and find solutions. • Enable you to undertake independent research. • Prepare you, if aspiring to higher levels of academic research, for doctoral study, and foster an approach based on academic integrity and ethics. • Contribute to the pool of academics and professionals with the requisite capabilities and critical intellectual skills to ensure the healthy continuance of the discipline. • Prepare you to utilise your skills to help solve the problems and challenges of the country that fall within the scope of cytopathology.

Advanced programme in molecular genetics, genomics, and personalised medicine, with access to Africa's largest biomedical research institute.

This is a thesis-based programme with no study modules. The programme consists of a research project, thesis, and project presentation. The subject of the research project is selected to support the Faculty's research focus areas. The following overarching objectives are set for the programme: • To equip you with advanced knowledge and a deeper insight into your chosen subject within the field of study. • To promote mastery of the chosen topic, with the aid of higher levels of analysis of new information, and to develop the ability to handle complexities and to find solutions to such problems. • To enable you to do advanced and independent research through rigorous training in research methods and to familiarise you with the skills needed for academic communication. • To prepare you, if aspiring to higher levels of academic research, for doctoral study and to foster an approach marked by academic integrity and ethics. • To contribute to the pool of academics and professionals through the development of capabilities and critical intellectual skills aimed at ensuring the healthy continuance of the relevant discipline or profession. • To prepare you to utilise your skills to help solve the problems and challenges of the country that fall within the scope of your particular field.

The PhD degree at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is awarded in recognition of high-quality, original research. The programme will normally require three to four years of full-time study, with a minimum duration of two years and a maximum of five years. The PhD degree is assessed based on a dissertation. In addition, it may be obtained in an alternative format primarily based on published scientific articles. An oral examination is a general requirement, though exemption may be granted in specific cases with Senate approval. For enquiries: Tygerberg Doctoral Office — Tel: 021 938 9813 | Email: tyg-phd@sun.ac.za | Website: www.sun.ac.za/fmhsdoctoraloffice