Comprehensive, wraparound support is available for all aspects of doctoral studies in the FMHS, ​from first enquiry, through formal selection and proposal review to intention to submit. Ms Brigitta Kepkey welcomes all enquiries about doctoral studies in this faculty at tyg-phd@sun.ac.za.

The SU Pre-Doctoral Short Course in Medicine and Health Sciences is convened annually in two, in-person block weeks. Selection is competitive and numbers are capp​ed. The course is next planned for ​18 to 29​ May 2026. Enquire to Dr Chanelle Windvogel at
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The Matie community is spoiled for choice with a rich and wide range of academic, cultural, sporting, social, and skills advancement opportunities. See our slim selection of events superbly fit for allowing the Tygerberg doctoral community to connect and advance.

The FMHS Committee for Postgraduate Research (CPR) considers all research master's and doctoral matters on behalf of the FMHS Faculty Board. 
Submit PPC reports or enquiries to ​
tyg-phd@sun.ac.za​.

Doctoral examinations receive priority attention from Ms Tamarra Adriaanse via our dedicated doctoral examination mailbox at medphd@sun.ac.za​. Detailed information is also available on the requirements for finalising the dissertation. 
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Dr Chanelle Windvogel receives ​research master's theses for examination at 
tyg-thesis@sun.ac.za. Send a single email with the approved thesis, the Turnitin report, a signed release form, and if relevant, the programme rubric.​

The Tygerberg Doctoral Office is one of seven FMHS offices for Research and Internationalisation Development and Support (RIDS). Click below to view our organogram.

As the Tygerberg Doctoral Office team, we practice collegiality; we cap our own carbon footprint; we champion full participation in SU activities by staff and students living with a disability; and we strive to contribute to the realisation of inclusive ed​ucation.