The Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree that qualifies graduates as Clinical Associates — a mid-level healthcare cadre created by South Africa's National Department of Health to strengthen the clinical workforce at district and community hospitals, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Clinical Associates work under the supervision of medical doctors, performing clinical assessments, managing common and emergency conditions, and providing patient care in settings where doctors may be scarce. The programme includes extensive clinical training in district hospitals, preparing graduates for immediate deployment in South Africa's public health system. UP's Clinical Medical Practice programme is aligned with national health priorities and the expansion of primary healthcare coverage under the NHI.
Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4 (50-59%); Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy: Level 3 (40-49%); Life Sciences: Level 4 (50-59%); APS: 28 (excluding Life Orientation).
