The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education and Leadership is designed to develop world-class education in the field of Health Sciences, with the required skills to lead health professional education in the 21st century. The fields that will be covered include leadership and mentoring in health professions education, instructional design in health professions education, project management and evaluation, and education-based innovation research.
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• 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:
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 Health Professions Education and Leadership is designed to develop world-class education in the field of Health Sciences, with the required skills to lead health professional education in the 21st century. The fields that will be covered include leadership and mentoring in health professions education, instructional design in health professions education, project management and evaluation, and education-based innovation research.
To apply for this qualification, a student requires:
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: R5,342
Credits : 10
Total Fees: R5,342
Credits : 10
Total Fees: R5,342
Credits : 10
Total Fees: R5,342
Credits : 10
Total Fees: R5,342
Credits : 10
Total Fees: R5,342
Credits : 10
Total Fees: R5,342
Credits : 10
Total Fees: R5,342
Credits : 10
Total Fees: R5,344
Credits : 40
*Fees quoted are for 2025 and are subject to an annual increase.
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