Physical examination and procedures, patient trust, and a licence with personal liability. AI assists diagnosis and paperwork rather than replacing the doctor.
2027 published example: English level 4, Mathematics level 4, Physical Sciences level 4, Life Sciences level 4; Selection score and ranking must be confirmed. Two additional 20-credit subjects at level 3; at most one additional language.
The CAO gives first preference to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Profession knowledge, interview and possible aptitude test; academic ranking and programme choice matter. Minimums do not guarantee admission. On-time CAO applications for 2027 closed on 30 September 2026; from 1 October the CAO accepts late applications only for selected DUT programmes, so check the CAO.
Your qualification route
Choose a clinical technology programme and investigate the specialisations it supports.
Complete the qualification, clinical training and assessments for the relevant discipline.
Confirm the appropriate HPCSA registration and practice requirements.
Clinical technology is different from designing medical equipment as a biomedical engineer and from analysing samples in a medical laboratory.
