Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh)

Bachelor 6 years Full-time
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
6 Years
Campus
Health Sciences Campus
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

Offered under the Faculty of Health Sciences. There are two entry points: first year for applicants currently in Grade 12, and third year for applicants who have completed a relevant degree (GEMP).

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

  • Two entry points: first year (Grade 12 applicants) and third year via Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP)
  • GEMP applicants (those in their final year of degree or who have already completed a degree) are required to write the National Benchmark Test
  • Qualifying GEMP and GEPP applicants will be invited to take the Wits Additional Placement Test (WAPT)
  • 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. GEMP applicants must write the NBT and may be invited to write the WAPT.
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