FMHS Research & Internationalisation Development & Support (RIDS)
Tygerberg Doctoral Office
The Tygerberg Doctoral Office powers PhD studies in the
Matie Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
- from proposal development to graduation day and success.
Our campus is situated in the picturesque Tygerberg area of Cape Town, South Africa. The FMHS counts
among the top 150 medical and health sciences schools in the world, and the top four ?in Africa. The Tygerberg Doctoral Office fulfils the secretariate function of the FMHS Committee for Postgraduate Research; facilitates the SU Pre-Doctoral Short Course in Medicine and Health Sciences; administers the examination of full research (100%) masters theses as a key route into the PhD; and supplies comprehensive support to all stakeholders in PhD studies. Our PhD Support pages contain detailed information on the different steps of the doctoral journey. A brief overview of these resources is available for download in
brochure format. The detailed regulations that apply to doctoral students are captured in the SU Yearbook (Part 1 - General) as well as the FMHS
Faculty Yearbook (Part 12 of the SU Yearbook). Doctoral graduates are showcased at linktr.ee/tyg_phd.
Comprehensive, wraparound support is available for all aspects of doctoral studies in the FMHS, ?from first enquiry, through formal selection and proposal review to intention to submit. Ms Brigitta Kepkey welcomes all enquiries about doctoral studies in this faculty at
tyg-phd@sun.ac.za.
The SU Pre-Doctoral Short Course in Medicine and Health Sciences is convened annually in two, in-person block weeks. Selection is competitive and numbers are capp?ed. The course is next planned for ?11 to 22 May 2026. Enquire to Dr Chanelle Windvogel at
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The Matie community is spoiled for choice with a rich and wide range of academic, cultural, sporting, social, and skills advancement opportunities. See our slim selection of events superbly fit for allowing the Tygerberg doctoral community to connect and advance.
The FMHS Committee for Postgraduate Research (CPR) considers all research master's and doctoral matters on behalf of the FMHS Faculty Board.
Submit PPC reports or enquiries to ?
tyg-phd@sun.ac.za?.
Doctoral examinations receive priority attention from Ms Tamarra Adriaanse via our dedicated doctoral examination mailbox at
medphd@sun.ac.za?. Detailed information is also available on the requirements for finalising the dissertation.
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Dr Chanelle Windvogel receives ?research master's theses for examination at
tyg-thesis@sun.ac.za. Send a single email with the approved thesis, the Turnitin report, a signed release form, and if relevant, the programme rubric.?
| ? | ?Should you be interested in enrolling for a PhD in a different SU faculty, please visit the postgraduate programmes page. |
The Tygerberg Doctoral Office is one of seven
FMHS offices for
Research and Internationalisation Development and Support (RIDS). Click below to view our organogram.
As the Tygerberg Doctoral Office team, we practice collegiality; we cap our own carbon footprint; we champion full participation in SU activities by staff and students living with a disability; and we strive to contribute to the realisation of inclusive ed?ucation.
