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15. MEDICINE, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Chiropractic
DU-D-CHI
15 Aug
NSC Deg with Engl and LO and Maths 4 and Life Sci and or Phys Sci 4 andTWO additional 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 4
1
4 yrs
* See Note 1 below
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and/or Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG
NC(V) 4 with 70% in Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and Life Sci/Biol
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science
DU-D-BLS
30 Sep
NSC Deg with Engl 4 and Maths and Life Sci and Phys Sci 4 and two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3
1
4 yrs
* See Note 2 below
Matric Exemption with Engl 'D' HG/'B' SG and Biol and Phys Sci and Maths 'D' HG/'B' SG
NC(V) 4 with 70% in Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and Life Sci/Biol and four other subjects
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science
MN-M-BLS
30 Sep
30
NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Life Sci 4 and Phys Sci 4
1
4 yrs
* See Note 3 below
30
Senior Cert with Engl 'D' HG and Maths 'D' HG and Biol and Phys Sci 'D' HG
* NOTE 1: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants must be over 17 years old and physically fit. Selected candidates will be invited to complete an assignment and attend an interview. Successful applicants are required to complete the Master of Health Sciences in Chiropractic to comply with minimum registration requirements of the AHPCSA. Initial short listing is based on the applicants subject selection profile in Grade 11 and/or Grade 12. Applicants whose application has been declined due to poor academic achievement in grade 11 may reapply to the programme should they be able to show improved academic performance in the final grade 12 examinations. Those applicants who wish to reapply should notify the programme of their intention to reapply. In order for the application to be considered, the applicant must submit the final grade 12 results to the Department as soon as these results are available.The NSC subjects Mathematical Literacy and Technical Mathematics will NOT be accepted as a substitute for the NSC subject Mathematics.The NSC subjectTechnical Science will not be accepted as a substitute for the subject Physical Science. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does NOT guarantee selection.
* NOTE 2: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants MAY undergo an interview. Matric results and ranking the programme as 1st or 2nd choice will be used for ranking applicants for acceptance. The NSC subjects Mathematical Literacy andTechnical Mathematics will NOT be accepted as a substitute for the NSC subject Mathematics.The NSC subject Technical Science will not be accepted as a substitute for the subject Physical Science. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does NOT guarantee selection.
* NOTE 3: Contact 031 819 9299 or email: info@mut.ac.za for more details.The closing date for this programme is 30 September. Even though a candidate may satisfy these minimum admission requirements, acceptance is not automatic as further selection criteria are applied. Applicants from FET colleges and elsewhere must have the minimum qualifications of NQF 4 in Mathematics, Life Sciences, Physical Science and English.
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