University Of Cape Town Medical School

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University Of Cape Town Medical School

University Of Cape Town 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 comprises 18 clinical divisions and 10 central 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 its associated regional hospitals:

Somerset Hospital and Victoria Hospital, as well as 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

Health Sciences: Undergraduate

The Health Sciences Faculty offers the following undergraduate degrees and diplomas:

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
Medicine and Surgery

Bachelor of Science in Audiology
Audiology

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology
Higher Certificate in Disability Practice
Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation Science

Eligibility & Process

Welcome to prospective applicants to undergraduate study programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Undergraduate study programs on offer 30
  • 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
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
Number of places available in each program 34
Contact Us

Contact details for the Departmental Administration section follow. Most of our Divisions have their own contact details, which may be found under Division’s menu.

Postal Address

Department of Medicine
University of Cape Town
Observatory
South Africa 7925

Physical Address

Department of Medicine
Old Main Building, J – Floor
Groote Schuur Hospital​
Observatory
Cape Town 7925​

Please note: for detailed information on these degrees and diplomas please consult the Health Sciences Faculty handbook.

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