Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSci) - Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor 3 years Full-time
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
3 Years
Campus
Health Sciences Campus
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

Offered under the Faculty of Health Sciences. Selection is based on a Composite Index (CI) combining a 60% weighting for academic results and 40% for National Benchmark Test scores.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects NSC levels

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

Additional Requirements

  • All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application
  • Results from online NBTs will not be considered
  • 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. The five subjects used are English, Mathematics, best of Physical Sciences/Life Sciences, and the best two other subjects.
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