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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | WSU

APS Required

30 points

University

Walter Sisulu University (WSU)

Duration

5 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Requirements

5 (60-69%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language
5 (60-69%) for any other African Language
5 (60-69%) for Mathematics
5 (60-69%) for Physical Science
5 (60-69%) for Life Science
5 (60-69%) in any other subjects which is not included on the above list

(Additional entry requirements may apply when final selections are made, please refer to the faculty prospectus for further details)

Career Prospects

General Practitioner (GP)
Provide primary healthcare services, diagnose and treat common illnesses, and offer preventative care to patients. GPs work in private practices, clinics, and hospitals.
Medical Specialist
Pursue specialisation in fields such as cardiology, neurology, paediatrics, or surgery to provide advanced medical care. Specialists work in hospitals, private practices, and academic institutions.
Public Health Physician
Focus on improving community health through disease prevention, health promotion, and policy implementation. Public health physicians work for government health departments, NGOs, and international health organisations.
Medical Researcher
Conduct research to develop new treatments, understand diseases, and advance medical knowledge. Researchers work in academic institutions, research centres, and pharmaceutical companies.
Hospital Administrator
Manage hospital operations, including staff coordination, budgeting, and improving patient care systems. Hospital administrators are employed in public and private healthcare facilities.

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