Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB)

Bachelor 6 years Full-time APS 35+ NSFAS Funded
35
Minimum APS Score NQF Level 7
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
6 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
Prinshof Campus
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

A six-year degree preparing medical doctors for careers as general medical practitioners and, after postgraduate training, as medical specialists.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • English Home Language or English First Additional Language 5 60–69%
  • Mathematics 6 70–79%
  • Physical Sciences 5 60–69%

Additional Requirements

  • Selection is based on final Grade 11 examination results.
  • Applicants from countries with their own medical schools cannot apply for the MBChB.
Selection based on Grade 11 results. Places reserved in Designated Group and Open categories. Cut-off points vary by category and number of applicants.
Career Opportunities
General Medical Practitioner Medical Specialist (postgraduate) Surgeon Academic Researcher
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