University of Pretoria - Faculty of Health Sciences

DMed (Neurology)

About: The DMed (Neurology) is a postgraduate doctoral research degree awarded on the basis of a thesis and, if the Dean requires, an examination of the thesis. It develops advanced clinical and investigative skills in neurology, neuroscience and neurophysiology and trains independent researchers and specialist clinicians. The institution has trained more than 31,000 alumni and commits to producing competent, responsible, passionate and holistic healthcare professionals.

Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue roles as consultant neurologists, clinical researchers, academic clinicians, specialist physicians in neurology, neurorehabilitation specialists or clinical neurophysiologists. They're prepared for clinical leadership, teaching, fellowship training, hospital practice and translational neuroscience careers.