Faculty Prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University

VISITING MEDICAL STUDENTS
The Faculty accepts visiting undergraduate medical students from other health sciences faculties
who are in their semi-final or final clinical year of study only. Visiting students will take part in
clinical clerkship along with WSU medical students. Such students will still be registered by the
Faculty with HPCSA and such visits still take place under WSU’s auspices.
Research Students in non–clinical departments are not allowed to work with patients and will
not be registered with the HPCSA.
Visits are limited to a maximum period of six weeks in all divisions. No exceptions will be made
in this regard. The full elective placement must be spent in the department to which you have
been allocated.
Study Visas
All non-South African students who intend to spend their elective periods at universities in
South Africa are required to obtain study permits before they enter South Africa. As soon as you
have received our letter confirming your elective placement, you should apply to the nearest
South African Consulate-General or Embassy for a study visa.
Registration and fees
The fee for students coming to WSU is R400 per week and is payable in advance. The fee for
undergraduate research students is R1800 per month or part thereof. Departments may charge
additional fees if they incur additional expenses to support students.
Accommodation
Unfortunately the University is not in a position to provide accommodation to visiting students.
Faculty will assist in obtaining suitable accommodation.
REGULATIONS FOR REGISTERED STUDENTS
REGISTRATION
1. Registration with the University
All students must first be admitted by the University, before registration with the
Faculty of Health Sciences.
Foreign students should ensure that their study permits remain valid. (For details
please consult the Admissions and Registration Office).
2. Registration of Undergraduate Students with Relevant Professional Bodies
Medical students must register with Health Professions Council of South Africa
(HPCSA) as Medical Students, at the beginning of the first year of study. A student
who resumes his/her professional studies after an interruption of more than one year
is required to renew registration with the Council.
Medical Finalist Students
• At the beginning of the final year of study, the student shall register as a Student
Intern with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• On completion of the MBChB degree, the student shall be required to register with
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