Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply anytime.
Students can apply to the PhDs throughout the year.
Language
English — TOEFL iBT: 88
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
Disciplines
Medicine
Overview
In the Hepatology programme from University of Cape Town, we supervise postgraduate students for higher degrees at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level.
Features
- We offer highly specialised services including dedicated hepatological expertise, liver transplantation and an unique porphyria diagnostic and clinical service, coupled with both clinical and laboratory-based research on liver disease and porphyria.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The Division of Hepatology has been actively involved in clinical trials for Hepatitis B and C; transplant immunosuppression and autoimmune liver disease.
- The Liver Unit's research interests include mechanisms of drug-induced liver injuries, viral hepatitis, haemochromatosis and the clinical/genetic expression of the porphyrias.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- a master's degree
- an honours degree, or a 4-year bachelor's degree, plus at least 1 year's registration for the master's degree
- a 3-year bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years registration for a master's degree
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 2,347 AUD / year (≈ 27,170 ZAR / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 2,347 AUD / year (≈ 27,170 ZAR / year)
Living costs
Cape Town, South Africa: 785–1,342 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
