Stellenbosch University MPhil (Cardiology) Specialist Registrar Bursary

Overview

Three-year bursary-funded subspecialty training for qualified physicians to train as cardiologists at Tygerberg Hospital, completing the MPhil (Cardiology) and the CMSA Cert Cardiology (SA) including College logbook requirements, plus research on cardiac disease prevalent in South Africa.

The programme

Training type

Subspecialty training programme

Duration

3 years

Start

1 August 2026 (2026 bursary round)

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

MPhil (Cardiology), Stellenbosch University; Cert Cardiology (SA), Colleges of Medicine of South Africa

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Specialist physician qualification (FCP(SA) or equivalent) and HPCSA registration as a specialist physician (candidates in the process of registration or sitting exams also considered). Experience in cardiology/cardiac imaging and research recommended.

International applicants

Not stated on official page

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

HPCSA registration as specialist physician

How to apply

Deadline

12 June 2026 (2026 round)

Application method

Email bursary application form, CV and motivation letter to Prof AJK Pecoraro, Head: Division of Cardiology / Director SUNHEART (pecoraro@sun.ac.za).

Funding

Funding

Three-year bursary from the Division of Cardiology and SUNHEART

Official sources