BSc Hons in Medical Sciences
Outcomes of the programme
Duration and presentation
Modules and assessment
Admission requirements
Cost of the programme
Contact details
Application information
Outcomes of the programme
To give physicians the opportunity to improve their knowledge and skills in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and to equip them to give ultimate care to patients.
Duration and presentation
The duration of the programme is 2 years.
Maximum self study using modern technology.
Satellite video transmission sessions at the beginning and end of each module which students will attend at electronically linked lecture rooms countrywide.
Practical Training:
One week practical training during the 2-year course (CPD points) at the Medical School/Tygerberg Hospital, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, Cape Town.
Modules and assessment
- Module 1: Obstetrics/HIV
Third stage of labour
The puerperium
Medical problems during pregnancy, labour and the puerperium
Family planning after pregnancy
Regionalised perinatal care
HIV/AIDS in pregnancy
HIV/AIDS during labour and at birth
HIV/AIDS and breast feeding
HIV/AIDS and counselling
HIV/AIDS positive and family planning
Ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology
- Module 2: Family Planning/Ethics
Introduction to the course
Natural methods and barrier contraception
Combination pill
Progesterone-only pill
Postpartum contraception
Teenagers and legal aspects
Emergency contraception
Intrauterine device and systems
Perimenopausal contraception
Sterilisation counselling
Sexual transmitted conditions
Management of repeated pregnancy losses, mid- and third trimester
Management of unwanted pregnancies (therapeutic abortions)
Ethics in obstetrics and gynaecology
- Module 3: Obstetrics
Antenatal care
Assessment of fetal growth and condition during pregnancy
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Antepartum haemorrhage
Preterm labour and rupture of membranes
First stage of pregnancy: condition of the mother
First stage of pregnancy: monitoring the fetus
First stage of pregnancy: monitoring and management
Second stage of labour
Pain relief in labou
- Module 4: Reproductive Biology, General Gynaecological Problems
Abnormal menstrual bleeding
Basic infertility care
Ectopic pregnancy
Amenorrhoea (polycystic ovary syndrome, abnormal sexual development)
New developments in reproductive biology and the physician
Vaginal discharge
Puberty
Surgical principles
Abnormal cervical smear
Pelvic pain (endometriosis)
Pelvic mass
Pelvic infection
Menopause and the management thereof
Urogynaecological problems and the physician
Repeated pregnancy losses (until 2 weeks)
Module 5: Research Project
A scientific report will be required in the form of a literature review, a case study, or a clinical research project. This part of the course must be done by the candidate in conjunction with a project leader.
Assessment will be by means of exams and assignments.
Admission requirements
Medical degree
Cost of the programme
Contact Student fees:
Telephone: +27 21 808 4913
Fax: +27 21 808 3739
Contact details
Telematic Services
Private Bag X1
Matieland, 7602
Tel. +27 21 808 2953
Fax: +27 21 887 5209
or
Madaleine Schultz-du-Toit
(Course co-ordinator)
Tel: +27 21 938 9217
Fax: +27 21 9322 455
Application information
The closing date for the programme is 28 February
Application forms are available here