Registration 2025

Welcome, Postgraduate students to the Faculty of Health Sciences. 

Academic registration is compulsory each year as prescribed by the respective curriculum until completion of the degree/ diploma requirements. The Faculty Handbook is the main resource for this information.

Registration is online self service. 

Please note the registration commencement dates for postgraduate studies:

Programme Registration start date Last day for registration
PG Diploma 6 January 2025 14 February 2025
Honours 6 January 2025 14 February 2025
Masters by dissertation (New students) 6 January 2025 Ongoing
Masters by dissertation (Returning students) 6 January 2025 14 February 2025
Masters by coursework & minor dissertation (New and Returning students) 6 January 2025 14 February 2025
MMed and MPhil subspecialty (New students) 6 January 2025 Ongoing
MMed and MPhil subspecialty (Returning students) 6 January 2025 14 February 2025
PhD (New students) 6 January 2025 Ongoing
PhD (Returning students) 6 January 2025 14 February 2025

If you experience any technical difficulties in the registration process, please contact the Student System Support (SSS) either via the chatbot on the official university website or via WhatsApp on 087 240 6965. 

 

Important information for dissertation submissions:
  •  Students who intend submitting on or before start of term, Monday noon, 17 February 2025, do not need to re-register for the dissertation in 2025.
  • However, students who require to revise and resubmit their dissertation need to re-register. Rebates are allocated as per the Fees handbook guidelines. 

 

Note for MMed and MPhil subspecialty programmes:

For registrars requiring assistance the faculty office staff will be stationed in the hospital venues listed below to assist with registration queries:

Hospital Staff present Time Day of week (Starting 28 January to 20 February 2025)
Red Cross Children's Hospital (RXH) Diane Pryce, Salega Tape and Jackie Cogill 09:00 to 15:00 Tuesdays and Thursdays
Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) Nthabiseng Khumalo and Keasha Cloete 09:00 to 15:00 Mondays and Wednesdays
Mitchell's Plain Lyn Rhoda 09:00 to 15:00 Tuesdays and Thursdays

 

  • All first-time registrars are required to complete the abridged MOU.
  • Re-registering for the dissertation component in a second or subsequent year does not require you to complete the MOU. Instead, you must complete the online Progress and Planned Activity (PPA) form via the PeopleSoft Student Administration.

 

Registration Guidelines 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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How will I know when I can start with my registration?

Please note the following:

  • New and Returning PhD and Full research Master’s students: The process will start with a notification to login to PeopleSoft to start working on the online “Progress & Planned Activities” (PPA). The process of checking and approval by the supervisors and Head of Department will all take place online. The process will be finalized with the completion of an online registration task. New PhD and Full research Master’s students. On receipt of a notification to login to PeopleSoft and complete the online “Memorandum of Understanding” (MoU). The process will be finalized with the completion of an online registration task.
  • New Master’s (minor dissertation) students: On receipt of a notification to login to PeopleSoft and complete the online “Memorandum of Understanding” (MoU). The process will be finalized with the completion of an online registration task.
  • New Master’s (coursework) students: On receipt of a notification to login to PeopleSoft and complete the online process. The process will be finalized with the completion of an online registration task.
  • Honours students: On receipt of a notification to login to PeopleSoft and complete the online process. The process will be finalized with the completion of an online registration task.
  • PG Diploma: On receipt of a notification to login to PeopleSoft and complete the online process. The process will be finalized with the completion of an online registration task.
What must I do if I don’t receive an activity guide (registration link)

Email or call the Student Contact Center.

Telephone:021 6505227
Email: sss-helpdesk@uct.ac.za
Student Contact Centre Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 09h00 – 17h00

What should newly appointed Registrars do?

All new registrars, please APPLY ONLINE at https://applyonline.uct.ac.za and upload the following: MM001 MMed or MM016 MPhil (subspeciality) and then upload the following:

  • Official contract letter from the Hospital
  • Certified ID or passport
  • Certified copy of degree
  • HPCSA Registration

Thereafter these documents have been reviewed and verified, you will be updated when you can register online.

All International Registrars should first have credentials verified by ECFMG. Please make use of the Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (EPIC) available on the ECFMG website to create an EPIC account and upload your credentials (qualifications, academic record/transcripts, and medical registration/license) for verification. Once you’re this verification process is completed, you can submit your documents and I will inform you of the next steps.


For further queries, please email: FHS-PG@uct.ac.za 

Where do I find the degree or course details?

Please refer to the Postgraduate Student Handbook.

Where do I get proof of registration?

Proof of registration can be downloaded from PeopleSoft. 

What form do I need to complete to add or drop a course?

Download and complete a Change of Curriculum form (ACA09). 

What form do I need to complete if I want to cancel my registration?

Download and complete a Change of Curriculum form (ACA08).

What form do I need to complete when I need to apply for a Credit and Exemption?

Download and complete a Change of Curriculum form (ACA36).

What is the fee deadline to drop and add courses?

Please view the Fees Handbook for more information.

Where do I get my student card (new students only)?

See follow the details here.

Can I register if I have outstanding fees from the previous year?

No, your fees will need to be cleared first.

Contact the fees office on, Tel: +27 (0)21 650 1704
Email: fnd-feeenq@uct.ac.za