UCT Medical School
UCT Medical School
The Department of Medicine is a large academic and clinical department which plays a leading role in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and research. We provide clinical services to the communities of the Western Cape and, in the case of our highly specialized services, to patients throughout southern Africa. Based in Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH), the Department consists of 18 clinical divisions and 10 major research units, covering cardiology, aging, leukemia, lung infection, chronic diseases, porphyria, HIV, and Immunology.
They have a strong research ethic and a rising research output in both the basic and applied medical sciences. The staff provides clinical care to patients in our principal teaching hospital, Groote Schuur Hospital, and in its associated regional hospitals: Somerset Hospital and Victoria Hospital, as well as in the UCT Private Academic Hospital. The Department of Medicine at George Hospital is a satellite training unit of the department. Our expertise spans the full spectrum of internal medicine, including highly specialized areas such as renal, cardiac, and liver transplantation.
Departments
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Undergraduate Programmes
The faculty grants undergraduate degrees in speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and medicine. There are also two further degrees available: an Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation Science and a Higher Certificate in Disability Studies.
These undergraduate programs all follow a set curriculum. The degree programs offer in-depth training at hospitals and clinics in the Cape Town area as well as in other pertinent community settings, which may include informal settlements and schools. UCT Medical School
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
The six-year MBChB program is divided into two semesters. The Health Professions Council of South Africa will grant you permission to practice medicine when you receive your MBChB degree, complete a two-year internship, and perform a year of community service. You can work as a medical doctor in a community clinic, a public or private hospital, an existing medical practice, your own practice, or a variety of other places. Many Departments in the Faculty of Health Sciences offer the MBChB curriculum.
Bachelor of Science in Audiology
Audiologists do hearing tests, fit hearing aids, handle speech and language issues associated with hearing loss or deafness, and manage noise monitoring and control. After four years of study, students must perform a year of community service. After completing your community service, the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) will grant you permission to work as an audiologist. You can start your own practice or work as an audiologist at schools, community centers, hospitals, and outpatient clinics.
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Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
The purpose of occupational therapy is to assist individuals in overcoming functional challenges brought on by health issues and in developing their abilities so they can be independent and productive at home, at work, and in their free time. This degree program lasts four years. The Health Professions Council of South Africa will permit you to work as an occupational therapist if you earn this degree and after completing a year of community service. You will work with people of all ages who are having difficulty adjusting to their circumstances or their environment due to illness, trauma, or developmental delay. These people’s lives have also been affected by other factors.
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
The goals of physiotherapy are to treat persons who have been wounded or incapacitated as well as to promote a healthy lifestyle among community members. In order to prevent and treat damage and disease, physiotherapy employs physical treatments such as massage, electrotherapy, and other physical measures. This degree program lasts four years. The Health Professions Council of South Africa will permit you to work as a physiotherapist if you have earned this degree and served a year in the community. UCT Medical School
Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-language therapists diagnose and treat patients with communication difficulties, including stuttering, voice disorders, swallowing disorders, and issues with sound production and language acquisition. People who have speech and language issues may also be treated if they have cerebral palsy or have had a stroke. After four years of study, students must perform a year of community service. After completing your community service, the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) will grant you permission to work as a speech-language therapist.
Higher Certificate in Disability Practice
The Higher Certificate in Disability Practice is designed to prepare school-leavers and home-based carers for careers in community-based disability practice. Students pick up basic abilities for caring for and preventing disabilities. The credential offers students fundamental information, mental tools, and practical methods for use in the area of disability-inclusive community development. The certification shows that the student has obtained a fundamental level of knowledge from higher education and the necessary skills for their position as community development workers.
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Eligibility & Process
Undergraduate study programs on offer
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
- Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
- Bachelor of Science in Audiology
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
- Higher Certificate in Disability Practice
- Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation Science
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| General Eligibility for Consideration | 32 |
| For degree programs and for Higher Certificates in Disability Practice | |
| Admission Requirements – National Senior Certificate | 32 & 35 |
| At school-leaving level and minimum performance levels to be considered | |
| Admission Requirements – International school-leaving certificates | 38 |
| Subjects and minimum performance levels to be considered | |
| Taking a gap year (for school leavers) | 33 |
| Tertiary applicants | 34 |
| For tertiary applicants meeting specific requirements | |
| How we calculate your Faculty Point Score for degree programs | 34 |
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| Number of places available in each program | 34 |
Please note: for detailed information on these degrees and diplomas please consult the Health Sciences Faculty handbook.
Contact Us
Reception
Tel +27 21 650 3002
Undergraduate Admissions
For all master’s degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing applications:
Salega Tape
Tel: 021 406 6340
For all Postgraduate Diploma programs (excluding Nursing), honours programs, and doctoral programs:
Taryn-Lee Safers
Tel: 021 406 6028
Foreign doctors, registrar, and sub-specialty training:
Thobeka Mngaza
Tel: 021 404 7768
For general inquiries:
Tel 021 650 2516