Orthopaedics

The Faculty's research output has grown, in response to the need for research that is relevant to the improvement of health and health care and advancing medicine in South Africa, Africa and globally. This Orthopaedics programme is offered at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Structure

Structure:

• A doctoral study is assessed on the basis of a doctoral thesis in the traditional format or in the form of a collection of published works, creative works and/or other scholarly contributions (articles and essays etc.).
• Oral defense: The faculty regulations may determine that an oral defense should form part of the academic requirements for the qualification.
• A professional doctorate is assessed on the outcome of the research component as well as the required coursework modules in accordance with the approved faculty regulations.

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: 83

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission Requirements:

• MBChB (or equivalent) degree or relevant master's degree.

Online application (fill in first and second choice) and application fee

Tuition Fees

International tuition fees: 2,300 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year).

Domestic tuition fees: 2,300 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year).

Additional Details: Non-SADC students: added international fee of R4,725.

Living costs

Pretoria, South Africa: 746-896 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.