Overview

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences offers elective rotations to eligible international students for a minim​um​ period of four (4) weeks in one academic department or division and a maximum period of eight (8) weeks, which may be taken in one or a suitable combination of two (2) academic departments/divisions.

Application ​period

• Annual Opening Date:​             1 April 2025
  
• Annual Closing Date:             31 October 2025​
  

• ​Applications must be submitted at least 3 months in advance of the Elective start date. ​
  

Admission Requirements

• Be registered as an undergraduate student at a recognised International tertiary institution.
• Be studying in one of the health science disciplines offered by the FMHS of SU.
• Be registered in the third, fourth or final year of their clinical training at their home institution.
• Have their home institution's approval and support for further training.
• Ensure the minimum requirements for the selected departments, divisions and units are met.
• Be registered as an affiliated student at SU after having been accepted by the academic department concerned. 
• Be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a visiting undergraduate student at the FMHS before starting with the clinical elective. 
• Non-clinical applicants do not have to register with HPCSA.
• Ensure that all fees are paid in full before the elective training commences.