Postgraduate Diplomas
Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine (PGD-FM)
CHS-PGDFM 1 Eligibility
The minimum entry requirement is a recognised MBCHB degree and registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner. Candidates will be required to be practising in an ambulatory patient setting for the duration of the programme which is 2 years.
CHS-PGDFM 2 Curriculum
The curriculum for the diploma shall occupy a minimum of 4 semesters of part time study with 4 compulsory modules. The curriculum for the diploma shall carry 128 credits in total.
| Code | Title | Credits |
| FAME6AA | Foundations of Family Medicine and Bioethics | 32 |
| FAME6AB | Maternal Child and Mental Health | 32 |
| FAME6AC | Acute and Chronic Disease | 32 |
| FAME6AD | Practice management and Communicable disease | 32 |
CHS-PGDFM 3 Assessment
Each module shall be assessed separately.
Family Medicine
CHS – FAMED 1 Eligibility for Doctor of Philosophy in Family Medicine
Candidates are eligible to apply for selection to register for the qualification of Doctor of Philosophy in Family Medicine provided they have obtained a relevant Masters degree or a professional qualification deemed appropriate by the School.
| Curriculum for Doctor of Philosophy – Family Medicine(PHDMD) | |
| Code | Name of Module |
| FAME9FY | PhD Family Medicine year 1 |
| FAME9YS | PhD Family Medicine subsequent year |
| FAME9CY | PhD Family Medicine continuing Year |
Master of Medical Science (Family Medicine)
CHS – MMed FM 1 Eligibility: Master of Medical Science (Family Medicine)
Candidates are eligible to apply for selection to register for the degree of Master of Medical Science (Family Medicine) provided that they hold;
- a) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree; and
- b) have held such qualification for a period of at least two years prior to registration for the MMedSci (FamMed) degree.
CHS – MMed FM 2 Curriculum
| Master of Medical Science (Family Medicine)(MMDSC) | |
| Code | Module name |
| FAME82F | Masters Research in Family Medicine year 1 |
| FAME8CY | Masters Research in Family Medicine continuing |
| FAME82Y | Masters Research in Family Medicne subsequent
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