ObjectivesTo provide experience in all fields of clinical nephrology.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements
Relevant degree from an approved institution.
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6 or a TOEFL score of 550.
Academic titleMMedSci/Diploma Nephrology
Course descriptionCourse content
-Clinical nephrology
-Renal surgery and transplantation
-Tropical nephrology
-Dialysis replacement therapy
-Renal physiology
-Pharmacology and cell biology
-Renal dietetics
-Research and statistics
-Renal radiology
-Renal histopathology
Additional topics include Paediatrics; Computer awareness; Management.
Teaching
The Diploma is taught over two semesters
The MMedsci is taught over two semesters, followed by a research project over 2-3 months
-clinical activities
-lectures
-tutorials
-self-directed, computer-assisted and evidence-based learning form the basis of essays and projects
-weekly workshops with visiting experts