University of Cape Town Medical School Entry Requirements

By | September 17, 2021


University of Cape Town Medical School Entry Requirements

Welcome to prospective applicants to undergraduate study programmes in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Undergraduate Prospectus

 
Please consult the Faculty of Health Sciences section of the University’s Undergraduate Prospectus Page
Undergraduate study programmes on offer 35
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
  • Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Bachelor of Science in Audiology
  • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
  • Higher Certificate in Disability Practice
Eligibility for consideration 37
For degree programmes and for Higher Certificate in Disability Practice
Required subjects (National Senior Certificate) 38
At school-leaving level and minimum performance levels to be considered.
International school-leaving certificates 39
Subjects and minimum performance levels to be considered
National Benchmark Tests 40
See more information on NBTs for admission. Visit the NBT site.
The Personal Report and Curriculum Vitae 40
  • The Personal Report (for school-leavers)
  • Curriculum Vitae (for applicants already studying at tertiary level)
Taking a gap year (for school-leavers) 41
Tertiary applicants 41
For applicants already studying at a university or other tertiary institution
Admission direct to second year MBChB 41
For tertiary applicants meeting specific requirements
How we calculate your Faculty Point Score for degree programmes 41
Number of places available in each programme 42
Tables summarising probably scores required for admission to degree programmes 42