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15. MEDICINE, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
B Dental Therapy KN-W-BDT 30 Sep 1 3 yrs * See Note 1 below
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* NOTE 1: Preference will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice applicants. The closing date for this programme is 30 September. We regret that applications received after this date cannot be considered. Applicants who studied/studying at a tertiary institution must submit a certified copy of an academic record not later than 09 January 2026. Students are required to undergo clinical training/placements at training sites outside Durban (some of which may be in rural KZN) as part of their mandatory HPCSA/SAPC/SANC clinical training. Such placements are compulsory, non-negotiable, may be on rotational and/or longitudinal basis and may be extended up to a year or longer. Whilst the University/College of Health Sciences will provide clinical training in collaboration with the KZN Dept of Health, in line with UKZN regulations, students are responsible for the cost of travel, accommodation and the basic costs of living, as applicable to and in the placement site.
* NOTE 2: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants will only be considered if they place this programme as choice 1, 2 or 3. Minimum 28 points excluding LO. Ranking criteria applies. Applicants will be subjected to entrance tests and are required to submit a portfolio, the details will be provided by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. Applicants must be 18 or older in 2025 and be physically fit. Applications received until 31 Aug will be considered.The NSC subjects Mathematical Literacy andTechnical 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 3: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants will only be considered if they place this programme as choice 1. Applicants may be required to write an entrance test, visit clinical training centres and spend at least 8 hours in the discipline specific department (Proof of letter from the Head of Department is required) and attend interviews prior to final acceptance into the radiography programme.The NSC subjects Mathematical Literacy andTechnical 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 4: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants will only be considered if they place this programme as choice 1. Minimum 28 points excluding LO. Ranking criteria applies. Applicants will be subjected to entrance tests and are required to submit a portfolio, the details will be provided by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. Applicants must be 18 or older in 2025 and be physically fit. Applications received until 31 Aug will be considered.The NSC subjects Mathematical Literacy andTechnical 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.
KN – UKZN: W-WESTVILLE • DU – DUT: D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
30
36
Minimum entry requirements
NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Life Sci and Maths 3
Matric Exemption with Biol 'D' HG/'C' SG
Course duration
Notes
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
Entry term
Access route
DEGREE STUDY
B Health Science: Diagnostic Radiography
DU-D-RAD
31 Aug
28
NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and Life Sci 4 and one 20 credit subject (not more than one lang) 4
B Health Science: Radiography Sonography
DU-D-RAS
Senior Cert with Engl 'D' HG/'C' SG and Biol and Maths and Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG
B Health Science: Radiography Therapy and Oncology
DU-D-RTO
NC(V) 4 with 70% in Engl, Maths, Phys Sci and Life Sci
4 yrs
4 yrs
4 yrs
* See Note 2 below
* See Note 3 below
* See Note 4 below
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