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Undergraduate Programmes

University of the Witwatersrand Programmes

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10

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Available Programmes

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Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSci): Biomedical Sciences, Biokinetics, Health Systems Sciences

3 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%+), Mathematics 5(60%+), Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Sciences 5(60%+)

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP)

3 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 4, Mathematics: Level 4, Life Sciences: Level 7, Physical Sciences: Level 4.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh)

6 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 5, Mathematics: Level 5, Life Sciences: Level 5, Physical Sciences: Level 5.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS)

5 years

Key Requirements

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English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 5, Mathematics: Level 5, Life Sciences: Level 5, Physical Sciences: Level 5. All applicants must spend time observing specific procedures as performed by a Dentist/Dental Therapist/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. Please download the 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.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (BOHS)

3 years

Key Requirements

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English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 4, Mathematics: Level 4, Life Sciences: Level 7, Physical Sciences: Level 4. All applicants to Bachelor of Dental Science and Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences must spend time observing specific procedures as performed by a Dentist/Dental Therapist/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. Please download the 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.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)

4 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 4, Mathematics: Level 4, Life Sciences: Level 4, Physical Sciences: Level 4.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

4 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 5, Mathematics: Level 5, Life Sciences: Level 5, Physical Sciences: Level 5.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (BSc (OT))

4 years

Key Requirements

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English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 4, Mathematics: Level 4, Life Sciences: Level 4, Physical Sciences: Level 4. All applicants to BSc Occupational Therapy must spend time observing an Occupational Therapist 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. Please download the 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.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (BSc Physiotherapy)

4 years

Key Requirements

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English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 5, Mathematics: Level 5, Life Sciences: Level 5, Physical Sciences: Level 5. All applicants to BSc Physiotherapy must spend time observing a Physiotherapist 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. Please download the 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.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Health Sciences: (BHSci) Biomedical Sciences, Biokinetics, Health Systems Sciences

3 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 5, Mathematics: Level 5, Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Sciences: Level 5.