MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)

About this course

UCT sub-minimum APS 450 (below this no offer is made). Guaranteed admission: FPS 810+/900 (APS + NBT scores). Mathematics 70%. Physical Sciences 70%. English 65%. Next 3 best subjects excl. LO all at 70%. NBT Proficient for AL, QL and Mathematics required. Extremely competitive: 240 places. 6-year degree plus 2 years internship and 1 year community service leads to HPCSA registration as a medical doctor.

Subject requirements

• Mathematics70% minimum
• Physical Sciences70% minimum
• English65% minimum

Note: Pure Mathematics is required (Mathematical Literacy is not accepted).

How APS is calculated at UCT

UCT APS = English% + best 5 other subjects% (excl. Life Orientation), max 600. Commerce, Engineering, Humanities and Law: FPS = APS. Science FPS doubles Mathematics and Physical Sciences (max 800). Health Sciences FPS adds NBT score (max 900). Min APS values shown are Band C (minimum consideration)

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