The UCT Faculty of Health Sciences elective program aims to provide International visiting students wishing to complete electives at the health care institutions in the Western Cape, a rewarding elective experience. We aim to place students in departments and hospitals closest to their first choice.
The elective fee is aligned with the student fees for medical students in South Africa.
The process is as follows:
Students may stay for a minimum two week elective rotation per department/division, depending on availability and capacity.
Fees:
Clinical Elective: R 7 500 per two week rotation (includes the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registration fee)
Observation only: R 5 000 per 4 week rotation
Research: TBA
Physiotherapy students: R3 750 per 2 week rotation [includes HPCSA registration fee]
SADC students: R 2 500 per two week rotation
Enquiries email elective.healthsciences@uct.ac.za
Applications for 2025 are STILL OPEN and there is LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Applications for 2026 will open on 4 NOVEMBER 2024
We require the following for your application to be considered:
- Subject line: 2026 Elective Placement - Your 'Name and Surname'
- UCT Application Form
- A CV outlining your level/exposure of practical experience
- A proof of registration from your university
- A certified copy of a valid passport
Thank you
The Elective Office