University of the Witwatersrand Programmes

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.

All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

There are two entry points into the MBBCh: first year, for applicants currently in Grade 12, and third year, for applicants who have completed a relevant degree (GEMP). All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

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.

All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

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.

All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

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.

All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

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.

All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.