Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Contact Details

Website:: sun.ac.za/english/faculty/healthsciences
Telephone:: +27 21 938 9111
Email:: deanfhs@sun.ac.za | gdullaart@sun.ac.za
Address:: Francie van Zijl Drive, Tygerberg

Overview

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) is dedicated to training highly skilled, ethical, and compassionate healthcare professionals who can meet the evolving health needs of South Africa and the broader region. The faculty integrates rigorous academic instruction with hands-on clinical and community-based learning, ensuring students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Through applied research, partnerships with hospitals and healthcare organizations, and community engagement initiatives, the faculty addresses pressing public health challenges and promotes innovation in healthcare delivery. By fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences equips graduates with critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills necessary to excel in diverse healthcare roles and make meaningful contributions to society.

Campuses

Location	Province
Tygerberg	Western Cape

Qualifications and Courses

Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Anaesthesiology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Anatomical Pathology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Anatomy|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Audiology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Pathology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical and Research Ethics|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Dermatology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Emergency Medicine|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Family Medicine|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Haematological Pathology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Professions Education|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences Rehabilitation|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Genetics|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Internal Medicine|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Microbiology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physiology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Virology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Morphological Sciences|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Neurosurgery|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Medicine|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Sciences|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Therapy|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Ophthalmology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Orthopaedic Surgery|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Otorhinolaryngology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Paediatrics|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Physiotherapy|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychiatry|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Radiobiology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Radiological Diagnosis|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Radiotherapy and Radio Isotopes|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Speech-Language Therapy|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Psychology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Science|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Surgery|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Thoracic Surgery|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Urology|On-Campus

Masters Degree

Master of Addiction Care|On-Campus
Master of Global Surgery|On-Campus
Master of Human Rehabilitation Studies|On-Campus
Master of Medicine in Anaesthesiology|On-Campus
Master of Nursing|On-Campus
Master of Occupational Therapy|On-Campus
Master of Physiotherapy|On-Campus
Master of Public Nutrition|On-Campus
Master of Speech-Language|On-Campus
Master of Audiology|On-Campus
Master of Chemical Pathology|On-Campus
Master of Haematological Pathology|On-Campus
Master of Therapeutic Nutrition|On-Campus

Honours Degree

Bachelor of Science Honours in Anatomy|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours in Biokinetics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours in Clinical Human Genetics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours in Hyperbaric Medicine|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Microbiology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Physiology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Virology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours in Molecular Biology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours in Morphological Sciences|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours in Pathology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours in Pharmacology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours in Reproductive Biology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours in Sport Science: Kinderkinetics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours in Sport Science: Performance Sport|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours in Underwater Medicine|On-Campus

Postgraduate Diploma

Postgraduate Diploma in Addiction Care|On-Campus
Postgraduate Diploma in Disability and Rehabilitation Studies|On-Campus
Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine|On-Campus
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Care Management|On-Campus
Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Toxicology|On-Campus
Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine|On-Campus
Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Medicine|On-Campus
Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing / Midwifery|On-Campus

Bachelors Degree

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery|On-Campus
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery|On-Campus
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy|On-Campus
Bachelor of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy|On-Campus

Qualifications last updated: 02 Apr 2026.

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Faculty of Medicine a​​​​nd Health Sciences