Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health in South Africa

The Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health is a specialized postgraduate program that focuses on training medical professionals to provide comprehensive healthcare to infants, children, and adolescents. It covers diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pediatric diseases, emphasizing the unique needs of young patients.

The following are the possible job opportunities for the Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health graduates in South Africa:
i. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist
ii. Neonatologist
iii. Public Health Officer
iv. Medical Educator
v. Pediatric Consultant in Private Practice
vi. Child Health Advocate
vii. Paediatrician
viii. Pediatric Sub-specialist
ix. Academic Researcher
x. Hospital Consultant

Institutions Offering Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health

•  University of Limpopo, Polokwane  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  In order to be admitted to MMed degree course a candidate must:
  (a) Be in possession of MBChB or equivalent degree and be registered with the Health Professions
  Council of South Africa as a medical practitioner;
  (b) Be appointed to a Registrar's post recognised by the HPCSA. This post must be occupied for
  the full duration of registration as required under these rules;
  (c) Meet any other requirements that may be enunciated in the rules for the specific degree for
  which registration is requested.
  
  Course Duration:
  (a) The duration of the MMed. degrees will be a minimum of four years.
  (b) The maximum will be six years.
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific admission requirements:
  - The general admission requirements for MMed programmes.
  - International candidates must:
  • Hold an MBChB degree or equivalent qualification;
  • Have at least two years’ experience in clinical medicine after having obtained this qualification; and
  • Register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as medical practitioner in the category postgraduate study.
  
  Course Duration: 4 years
  
  
•  Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria  
  

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