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 |
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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 |
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.