Overview
Key facts
Global surgery is an emerging and exciting interdisciplinary field of enquiry, research, practice and advocacy.
The Global Surgery Foundations course is hosted by University of Cape Town's Head: Division of Global Surgery, A/Prof Salome Maswime.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Global Surgery
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Disease Burden and Innovative Financing
- A Framework of Global Surgery Interventions
- Public Policy
- Global Surgery Ethics
- Advocacy
- Global Surgery Project Management and Case Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Public PolicyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Cape Town and/or in South Africa, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Clinicians and students in private and public sectors who work mainly with surgical patients
- Public Health Specialists and Students
- Surgical Scientists and Health System Researchers
Tuition Fee
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International
5000 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5000 ZAR for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
5000 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5000 ZAR for the full programme during 2 days.
Living costs for Cape Town
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.