The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) at the University of Limpopo is a six-year professional degree that produces medical doctors registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). UL's School of Medicine — one of only a handful in the country — trains doctors with a particular emphasis on rural and community health, primary healthcare, and the health challenges of South Africa's underserved northern provinces. Clinical training takes place at the Mankweng Hospital complex and affiliated health facilities, providing graduates with deep exposure to the high burden of disease and complex patient presentations characteristic of Limpopo's health landscape.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
Mathematics: 60%
Physical Sciences: 60%
Life Sciences: 60%
APS: 27
Medical Officer – Provides primary and secondary healthcare as a community service doctor and beyond in public hospitals and clinics across South Africa, an essential post following internship and community service.
Medical Specialist – Pursues postgraduate specialisation in fields such as internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, or obstetrics through the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) after completing internship and registrarship.
General Practitioner – Establishes or joins a private general practice, providing comprehensive outpatient care to a patient panel in South Africa’s private health sector.
Public Health Physician – Leads disease surveillance, health programme management, and epidemic response for the National Department of Health, provincial health departments, or the WHO and other international health organisations.
Academic and Research Doctor – Contributes to medical education and clinical research at South African medical schools and research institutions, driving improvements in health outcomes through evidence generation.
