Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS)

Bachelor 5 years Full-time
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
5 Years
Campus
Health Sciences Campus
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

Offered under the Faculty of Health Sciences. Dental Science requires English, Mathematics, Physical Sciences AND Life Sciences.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects NSC levels

  • English Home Language or First Additional Language 5 60–69%
  • Mathematics 5 60–69%
  • Physical Sciences 5 60–69%
  • Life Sciences 5 60–69%

Additional Requirements

  • All applicants to BDS must spend time observing specific procedures as performed by a Dentist, Dental Therapist or Oral Hygienist to gain insight into the profession
  • Applicants must complete a job shadowing certificate of attendance (minimum 16 hours)
  • Only observation hours completed between 1 July 2025 and 31 July 2026 will be accepted
  • Download form from: www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/additional-requirements/ under Additional Requirements
  • Applicants who fail to submit a certificate of attendance will not be considered for admission
  • Please note that from 2029 the Faculty may require applicants to all Health Sciences programmes to have completed both Life Sciences and Physical Sciences
Selection is not based on school leaving results only. A Composite Index (CI) is calculated with 60% weighting for academic results (five subjects) and 40% for National Benchmark Test scores. Dental Science specifically requires BOTH Physical Sciences AND Life Sciences.
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