Modules for the MB, ChB Programme (listed by year of study)
The content of all modules in the pre-clinical and clinical subjects meet the requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
A revised MB,ChB programme was implemented in 2008. Students who have successfully completed their fourth year in 2011 follow the revised fifth-year programme in 2012. Faculty-specific provisions apply to students who have been unsuccessful in MB,ChB V in 2011.
MB,ChB I (revised curriculum)
Compulsory modules (attendance compulsory)
Life-forms and Functions of Clinical Importance 111(17)
Chemistry for Health Sciences 111(17)
Personal and Professional Development 111(17)
Health in Context 111(19)
Essentials of Disease Processes 141(30)
Principles of Therapy 141(20)
Introduction to Clinical Medicine 141(20)
MB,ChB II (revised curriculum)
Compulsory modules (attendance compulsory)
Endocrine System 271(15)
Digestive System 271(30)
Urogenital System 271(30)
Introduction to Clinical Medicine 271(20)
Cardiovascular System 271(30)
Respiratory System 271(30)
Reproductive System 271(20)
MB,ChB III (revised curriculum)
Compulsory modules
Neurosciences 371(30)
Musculoskeletal System 371(30)
Haematological System 371(20)
Early Clinical Rotations 371(67)
MB,ChB IV (revised curriculum)
Compulsory modules
Infections and Clinical Immunology 471(20)
The Skin 471(10)
Anaesthesiology 471(15)
Health and Disease in Communities 471(20)
Forensic Medicine 471(10)
Middle Clinical Rotations 471(62)
Continuation module
Elective 441(20)
MB,ChB V (revised curriculum)
Compulsory modules
Health Management 511(10)
Ethics 511(10) (attendance compulsory)
Clinical Pharmacology 511(15)
Elective 541(20)
Middle Clinical Rotations 511(50)
Continuation module
Late Clinical Rotations 551(50)
MB,ChB VI (current curriculum)
Compulsory modules
Late Clinical Rotations 678(150)
Provisions relating to examinations and promotion for MB,ChB
For more information refer to the Faculty of Health Sciences Calendar.
Extended Degree Programme (EDP) for MB,ChB
Students for the MB, ChB, BSc in Dietetics, BScPhysio and BSL and HT degrees who have been disadvantaged by suboptimal schooling may be selected by the Faculty to join its Extended Degree Programme. The objective is to put the degree in Medicine, Dietetics, Physiotherapy or Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy within reach of such persons. To this end, the programme offers them assistance in developing their potential.
Modules for the Extended Degree Programme (EDP) for MB, ChB
First year (revised curriculum)
Compulsory modules
Introduction to Health Sciences 198(10)
Personal and Professional Development 111(17)
Biology (Medicine) 197(12)
Life-forms and Functions of Clinical Importance 111(17)
Essentials of Disease Processes 141(30), 198(5)
Strategic Communication 199(16)
Practical Clinical Exposure 198(10)
Second year (revised curriculum)
Compulsory modules
Chemistry for Health Sciences 111(17)
Chemistry (Medicine) 197(12)
Health in Context 111(19)
Statistical Concepts and Computer Skills 197(12)
Basic Therapeutical Principles 198(5)
Intermediate Metabolism 198(5)
Principles of Therapy 141(20)
Introduction to Clinical Medicine 141(20)
On successful completion of the EDP, students may join the second year of study of the MB,ChB programme.
Please note:
The number appearing in brackets after each module indicates the credit value of the specific module.
The content of the modules for the extended degree programme appear in the chapter "Module Content of Undergraduate Programmes" in the Faculty of Health Sciences Calendar.
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