For applicants who graduated when the symbol system was still in use, the requirements
are as follows:
- Senior Certificate with (Matriculation exemption is a legal requirement, facilitated by the Matriculation Board of University South Africa, wherein students who do not meet the statutory minimum admission requirements to enter tertiary studies in public universities in South Africa and apply for a certificate of exemption.), or M-score of 10 and a minimum of an E symbol on Higher Grade or D symbol on Standard Grade pass for English, Mathematics, Biology/Physiology and Physical Sciences.
- National Certificate must have achieved a minimum pass of 60% for English,
Mathematics, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. - National Senior Certificate with a Diploma endorsement must have the
following subjects and minimum range levels.
· English: 3
· Mathematics: 3
· Life Sciences: 3
· Physical Sciences: 3
· Additional (1): 3
· Additional (2): 3
Total: Minimum of 18 points
The applicant must pass the Medical Fitness and Physical Fitness Evaluations.
Duration: 2 years