Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | UKZN

APS Required

points

Duration

6 year(s)

Type

Not Specified

Delivery

Not Specified

Details

The MBChB at UKZN's Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine is a six-year medical degree that trains doctors committed to serving South Africa's diverse and complex healthcare needs. Founded with a commitment to equity and transformation, the Medical School has a proud history of producing doctors who work in under-served communities throughout KwaZulu-Natal and beyond. The programme combines rigorous biomedical science training with early clinical exposure and community-based placements, preparing graduates for South Africa's compulsory community service year after internship. Entry is highly competitive and selection requires strong performance across all required subjects.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 5
Mathematics: Level 5
Life Sciences: Level 5
Physical Sciences: Level 5
Life Orientation: Level 4
Overall aggregate: at least 65%
APS: N/A (aggregate-based selection)

Career Prospects

Medical Officer – Provides primary and secondary medical care in South African public hospitals and community health centres after internship and community service.
Specialist Registrar – Pursues postgraduate specialisation in fields like surgery, paediatrics, or internal medicine at South African academic hospitals.
General Practitioner – Opens or joins a private medical practice serving South African patients across urban and suburban communities.
Academic Clinician – Combines clinical practice with medical teaching and research at South African medical schools.
Public Health Doctor – Analyses disease patterns and develops health interventions for South Africa’s national and provincial health departments.

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