​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Tygerberg Inte​rnational​

In​ternational postgradua​te students​​​

​Degree Student

Overview

The SU Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences can only train a limited number of students in available Supernumerary Registrar programmes (unpaid medical Registrar). This is a full-time degree available to non-South African residents .

Registration dates: January and July annually 

Application Process

1. Contact the selected academic department directly. Contact details can be found on page 135 – 155 and 217 – 265 of the yearbook.​
   
2. Send a copy of your:
   
• CV​
  
• Academic transcripts
• Degree certificates
  
• Proof of financial sponsorship for your training 
• Upon approval by the Department/Division, you will be referred back to the Tygerberg International Office to assist you with the application process. 
  
3. Apply on the SUNStudent: https://student.sun.ac.za/signup/​ ​: 
   • Select your programme
   • ​Upload all required documents
     
   • Once accepted by the d​epartment, share your application number ( App) with the TI Postgraduate Coordinator​
     
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Admission and Registration Requirements

• Have a basic medical degree for a minimum of two years
• Verification of Credentials at the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates International Credential Services (EICS)
• Register at the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Registration at the Department of Health's Foreign Work Force Management Programme (DOH's FWMP)
• Be registered as a postgraduate student at Stellenbosch University

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​​For more information contact

Mrs Shanlynn Timm
+27 21 938 9105
​​stimm@sun.ac.za