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Current APS: 18
Important Information
If you encounter a programme with an APS of 0, this indicates that the programme does not incorporate APS (Application Point Score) as a part of its admission criteria.
Please ensure to review other specific admission requirements for each programme.
Available Courses
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSci): Biomedical Sciences, Biokinetics, Health Systems Sciences
Requirements
English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%+), Mathematics 5(60%+), Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Sciences 5(60%+)
Additional Information
When applying to the Faculty of Health Sciences, your selection will not be based solely on your school leaving results. A Composite Index (CI) is calculated with 60% from your academic results (five subjects) and 40% from your National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores. The academic score includes English, Mathematics, Physical Sciences or Life Sciences, and the best two other subjects. For Dental Science, both Physical Sciences and Life Sciences are required All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants, except those applying to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) or the Graduate Entry Physiotherapy Programme (GEPP), those who are in their final year of a degree and those who have already completed a degree, must write the NBT by 18 August before being considered for admission.
APS lower than expected? You still have options.
iQ Academy is a registered South African private higher-education institution offering fully online Higher Certificates and Short Courses — many with no minimum APS requirement, so you can still qualify for further study or advance your career.
Important Notice
"DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE, MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE. FINAL SELECTION IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES, ACADEMIC RESULTS AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHERE APPLICABLE."
Important: The information displayed is sourced from the Wits University prospectus.
