Hepatology

Features

• We offer highly specialised services including dedicated hepatological expertise, liver transplantation and an unique porphyria diagnostic and clinical service, coupled with both clinical and laboratory-based research on liver disease and porphyria.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• The Division of Hepatology has been actively involved in clinical trials for Hepatitis B and C; transplant immunosuppression and autoimmune liver disease.
• The Liver Unit's research interests include mechanisms of drug-induced liver injuries, viral hepatitis, haemochromatosis and the clinical/genetic expression of the porphyrias.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 88

Other requirements

General requirements

• a master's degree
• an honours degree, or a 4-year bachelor's degree, plus at least 1 year's registration for the master's degree
• a 3-year bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years registration for a master's degree

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (Non-residents): 2,347 AUD / year (≈ 27,170 ZAR / year)
• Domestic (Citizens or residents): 2,347 AUD / year (≈ 27,170 ZAR / year)

Living costs

Cape Town, South Africa: 785–1,342 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.