The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biomedical Sciences at Wits is a three-year degree providing foundational and applied training in the biological and chemical sciences underpinning medicine and healthcare. All applicants must write the National Benchmark Tests. Students develop knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, and pathology, preparing them for laboratory-based careers in diagnostic medicine, pharmaceutical research, and public health. South Africa's National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) and growing pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector create strong demand for qualified biomedical scientists, particularly for research into HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria — diseases with significant burden in South Africa.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 5
Mathematics: Level 5
Life Sciences or Physical Sciences: Level 5
APS: 36 (composite index)