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UP 2027 example: English level 5, Mathematics level 4 and APS 32. This is a selection programme.

Published minimums only. Selection, bachelor admission, any extra requirements and available places still apply. Applications for 2027 closed on 30 June 2026.

UCT 2027 example: Mathematics 60% or Mathematical Literacy 70%, Physical Sciences or Life Sciences 65%, English 65%, 60% for the next three best subjects, and 715 FPS out of 900 (school results plus NBT) for guaranteed admission. Selection and 40 places apply.

Band A (guaranteed admission) is 715 FPS out of 900: six school subjects as percentages (600) plus up to 300 NBT points. Band B (likely) is 670 WPS; Band C (possible, SA applicants in targeted redress categories only) is 510 FPS for redress 1, 515 for redress 2 and 600 for redress 3 and 4. Sub-minimum APS of 340. NBT scores of Intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics; applicants with more than 75% for Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics test. 40 places; the faculty prioritises first-choice applicants, and meeting the minimum criteria is no guarantee of acceptance. Applicants with Mathematical Literacy are considered on an individual basis. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

Wits 2027 example: APS 34 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5 and Mathematics level 4. APS 30-33 is wait-listed, subject to place availability. The NBT is also required. 4 years.

Only 30 places are available in the first year of study; applicants are selected on academic merit (school leaving results and NBT scores). APS 30-33 is wait-listed, subject to place availability, with preference given to higher English results. The NBT had to be written by 17 August 2026 for early feedback. Applications closed on 30 June 2026.

Stellenbosch 2027: NSC aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation); at least 60% in two of English, Afrikaans and a third South African language; Physical Sciences 50% OR Life Sciences 60%. For 2027, applicants with Mathematics 50% or Mathematical Literacy 80% are prioritised (the prospectus lists Mathematics 50% as a minimum).

Selection programme: meeting the minimum admission requirements is by no means a guarantee for successful selection. Applicants are ranked on academic merit for a goal of more or less 30 students. Preference is given to South African citizens, permanent residents and refugees. The applicant must be eligible to register with the HPCSA.

UKZN 2027: APS 30 (Life Orientation excluded) with English and Life Orientation at level 4, Mathematics at level 3 and Life Sciences or Physical Sciences at level 3. 4 years at Westville.

Only first to third CAO choices are considered, and no late applications are considered (closing date 30 September 2026). Meeting the minimums does not guarantee a place: UKZN selects by academic ranking from APS 48 down until the places are filled. Compulsory clinical placements, some outside Durban, are at the student's own cost for travel, accommodation and living. The School of Health Sciences web page lists different subject levels (Mathematics Level 4, Life Sciences Level 4, Physical Sciences Level 3); the 2027 prospectus, the CAO 2027 handbook and College rule CHS SHU 45 give the levels used here, so confirm with UKZN.