• Completed application form.
• Certified copy of South African Identity Document (South African citizens only) / official passport (foreign students).
• Certified copy of highest qualification and any other certification as proof of meeting minimum entry requirements for this programme.
• SAQA and USAF verification as it is required for verification of recognition of foreign qualifications.
The following supporting documentation must be included if you are applying for CAT:
• Certified academic transcript(s) of training from a previous educational institution or FPD at the same NQF Level.
• Study guide that supports the credit claim at the same NQF Level.
The following supporting documentation must be included if you are applying for RPL:
• Testimonials/reference letters from previous or current employers.
• Portfolio of Evidence of your work experience and skills equivalent to an NQF Level.
• Full curriculum vitae indicating employment history and work experience in relevant field.
• Portfolio of evidence of research project (if applicable).
We recommend having the following to study online:
Computer skills:
Computer skills and the ability to perform common tasks
Email and file management (create, access, edit, save, upload and download documents)
Ability to use a word processing program
Web-browsing skills
Computer requirements:
Laptop or PC
A stable internet connection
Video recording
Audio storage and playback
Audio recording
Web browsing
Document creation
Access to social networking
E-book storage and reading
Study notes storage and reading (PDF, MS Office)
Video storage and playback
To apply for this qualification, a student requires:
• A Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent qualification, and to be registered with the HPCSA or a similar international regulatory body.
This programme will run over 18 months and is split into modules that are eight weeks long. This includes seven weeks of study and a one-week break.
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The Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice will equip general practitioners with the knowledge and skills to thrive in an environment with ever-changing influences of the external environment. The programme meets the needs of medical practitioners in the continuous expansion of their knowledge to ultimately satisfy the needs of the community and other role players such as the HPCSA and the Government. The clinical subjects address the more pressing public health issues, while the non-clinical subjects are designed to help general practitioners deal with a rapidly changing healthcare environment. The qualification provides an easily accessible curriculum which allows for continued professional development around subjects of direct relevance to the medical practice environment.
To apply for this qualification, a student requires:
• A Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent qualification, and to be registered with the HPCSA or a similar international regulatory body.
We recommend having the following to study online:
Computer skills:
Computer skills and the ability to perform common tasks
Email and file management (create, access, edit, save, upload and download documents)
Ability to use a word processing program
Web-browsing skills
Computer requirements:
Laptop or PC
A stable internet connection
Video recording
Audio storage and playback
Audio recording
Web browsing
Document creation
Access to social networking
E-book storage and reading
Study notes storage and reading (PDF, MS Office)
Video storage and playback
• Completed application form.
• Certified copy of South African Identity Document (South African citizens only) / official passport (foreign students).
• Certified copy of highest qualification and any other certification as proof of meeting minimum entry requirements for this programme.
• SAQA and USAF verification as it is required for verification of recognition of foreign qualifications.
The following supporting documentation must be included if you are applying for CAT:
• Certified academic transcript(s) of training from a previous educational institution or FPD at the same NQF Level.
• Study guide that supports the credit claim at the same NQF Level.
The following supporting documentation must be included if you are applying for RPL:
• Testimonials/reference letters from previous or current employers.
• Portfolio of Evidence of your work experience and skills equivalent to an NQF Level.
• Full curriculum vitae indicating employment history and work experience in relevant field.
• Portfolio of evidence of research project (if applicable).
This programme will run over 18 months and is split into modules that are eight weeks long. This includes seven weeks of study and a one-week break.
Total Fees: R3,890
Credits : 15
Total Fees: R3,890
Credits : 15
Total Fees: R3,890
Credits : 15
Total Fees: R3,890
Credits : 15
Total Fees: R3,890
Credits : 15
Total Fees: R3,890
Credits : 15
Total Fees: R3,890
Credits : 15
Total Fees: R3,890
Credits : 15
Total Fees: R3,890
Credits : 10
*Fees quoted are for 2025 and are subject to an annual increase.
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