Undergraduate Applications and Admissions

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) offers students opportunities to undergo training in
the health sciences. Selection is based on academic performance and the university ensures that
selected students have the ability/potential to complete their studies in the requisite minimum time. SMU
also prioritise transformation and endeavours to attract talented students from all demographic
groupings in South Africa and a few from Southern African Development Community (SADC).

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) offers opportunities to Southern African and
Southern African Development Community (SADC) nationals an opportunity to undergo a career in
medicine. SMU in keeping up with international standards, bases selection on academic and non-
academic measurable variables and ensures that selected students have the ability/ potential to
successfully complete their studies in the requisite minimum time. SMU endeavours to attract talented
students from all demographic groupings in South Africa whilst prioritising transformation. In this
regards, a quota system based on a principle that promotes equitable chances and fairness to students
from all population groups (Indigenous Africans – 80.2%; Coloureds – 8.8%; Whites – 8.5%;
Indians/Asians – 2.5%) is applied in all selection process excluding the special foundation medicine
programme. This proportion is based on the census demography of the SA population and will apply
from one census to the other annually.

The selection process is done in three phases.

Preselection
Students are offered a provisional place based on their final Grade 11 results. Pre-selected grade 11
students are expected to have attained an admission point score (APS) of at least 35.
Students will be preselected based on the performance in the following four subjects: English, Life
Sciences, Physical Science and Mathematics (shown in Table 1).

Table 1: Pre-Selection Criteria

 Proposed APS SMU Admission Score
Subjects Minimum Points for preselection
English 6 6
Mathematics 6 6
Physical Science 6 6
Life Sciences 6 6
Additional subject 1 5
Additional subject 2 4
Life Orientation 4
Total 35 points 24 points

A preselection offer is withdrawn if the applicant’s performance in these four subjects drops below their
performance in the Grade 11 results. The application is then returned to the general pool of applicants
in which applicants will be considered on the basis of their Grade 12 performance only using the four
subjects previously listed.

Table 2 Admission Point Score Conversion Table

IGCSE/GCSE/NSC HIGCSE
AS - A-
APS NSC Grade 11 Grade 12 IBHL IBSL APS
Level Level

10 A 7 10

9 9

8 B 6 8

7 80-100% 7 1 A C 5 7 7

6 70-79% 6 2 B D 4 6 6

5 60-69% 5 7 3 C E 3 5 5

4 50-59% 4 6 D 2 4 4

3 40-49% 3 5 4 E 1 3 3

2 30-39% 2 4 2 2

1 0-39% 1 3 1 1

NSC – National School Certificate South Africa

IGCSE - International General Certificate of Education
NSSC – Namibian Senior Secondary School Certificate A Level – Advanced Level
O-level – Ordinary Level
AS-level – Advanced Subsidiary Level
IB – International Baccalaureate Schools (higher levels and standard levels)

Phase 2 Final selection

The second phase of selection is done soon after the GRADE 12 results have been released. Pre-
selected students who either maintained or improved their Grade 11 SMU selection score are given
substantive offers. Those whose scores fall below the level at which they received a pre-selection offer
are then included in the general pool of applicants for consideration.
In order for students to be selected from the main data pool they should comply with the following
admission requirements:
a) Must achieve the minimum APS score of 35 as described above in Table 2
b) Compete on the basis of the four subjects in the preselection criteria. Students will be selected
by order of merit using the percentage marks in these subjects: Mathematics, Physical
Science, Life Science, English Language. These will be done on a demographic basis using
the census data.
c) A first degree in Natural Sciences. An applicant with a degree may not be admitted into the
ECP (extended curriculum programme)
d) Have excelled in First year BSc courses at SMU. Eligibility means the attainment of at least
three distinctions during their first year.
e) A relevant matriculation or examination process that qualifies enrolment into a degree
programme (for SADC nationals mainly Lesotho and Swaziland, with an APS to be
determined by the enrolment committee on basis of Table 2)

A total of 250 spaces are offered during the second phase of selection based on the following
distribution:
 155 (One hundred and fifty) students
 this number comprises pre-selected students now given substantive offers on grounds
of either having maintained their performance in the SMU Admission Score
 Students selected from the remaining pool of applicants from other school leaving
assessments.
 Five (5) students from SADC sponsored by their governments (in terms of governments
agreements, preference to be given to those from Lesotho, Swaziland and Namibia
 Thirty (30) who have competed their First Degree at SMU. This includes students who have
health professional degrees such as nursing, physiotherapy, dietetics and occupational
therapy. Selection will be based on a calculation of points for each symbol.
 Five (5) students who have completed a first degree at another university.
 Five (5) sponsored by the South African National Defence Force
  Five (5) students who have excelled in BSc or equivalent first year courses at SMU. These will
be assessed on the basis of at least three distinctions and then in merit order. For general
BSc (first year subjects) and for applicants from the extended curriculum programme in BSc
using both ECP 1 and 2 averages. Please see detailed comments below.
 50 MBChB-ECP 1 students who passed all the six Foundation Modules
Note:
1. Due to the limited number of places available and the competitive nature of the degree
programme attainment of the minimum requirements stated in Table 1 does not
guarantee admission.
2. Students attaining high SMU Admission Score not selected in among the top 150 are
placed on a waiting list.

Phase 3 Selection into Medicine Foundation (MBChB-Extended Curriculum Programme)

Non-quantifiable measurable variables that include social background (schooling and rural origin i.e.
quintile 1 and 2 schools, rurality and socioeconomic circumstances) form the core policy of selection of
MBChB-ECP students. The MBChB-ECP programme is meant to address historical inequalities with
regard to access to a medical career. Students are selected from all disadvantaged schools country
wide such that selected candidates reflect the demographic (socio-economic) profile of the country.
However, students from quintile 1 and 2 have equal chances of being selected to the six year programme
if they meet the requirements presented in Table 1.

The Medicine Foundation Programme at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is a one year
course that prepares students for entry into the six-year medicine degree course offered by the
university. The foundation programme focuses on developing the students’ knowledge in the sciences
and study skills required when studying towards a medicine degree. The following modules are offered:

• Medical Foundation Biophysics and Numeracy

• Medical Foundation Biology
• Medical Foundation Biochemistry
• Medical Foundation English for Medicine.
• Medical Foundation Introduction to the Human Body (Anatomy and Physiology)
• Medical Foundation Study Skills and Information Management.
Eligibility
This programme is only available to students from disadvantaged schools who are South African citizens
and are currently enrolled in quintile 1 and 2 schools during time of application who do not achieve direct
entry into the six-year medicine degree programme. Applications that do not meet these criteria will be
declined. The minimum academic requirements are presented in Table 3
 Table 3 MBChB academic requirements
Subjects Proposed Minimum points
Mathematics 5
Physical Science 5
Life Sciences 5
English Language 5
Life Orientation 4
Additional Subject 1 4
Additional Subject 2 4
Total 32

A student may be selected with a score of 4 in either English or Life Sciences provided that the overall
score is still competitive.
Duration: 1 year
Progression rule to the six-year medicine programme (MBChB)
The student must pass all the six foundation modules with a minimum of 50%.
Note: A student who fails any of the six foundation modules cannot repeat. There is no credit offered
to such student.

Selection of an applicant with a previous degree

Applicants with a previous degree will be selected to fill the allocated quotas referred to in the list
above. Matric will be used to look at certain/specified subjects. Applicants must have done
Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) and Physical Science/Life Sciences at Matric level.

A basic calculation will be applied to the performance of these applicants. The resultant score will be
used in descending order to select applicants from this pool.

The process of the calculation will be as follows:

 Each subject is awarded a score based on the percentage achieved as per the table below.
The percentage will be rounded off to the nearest decimal
 In the event a subject has been completed as a supplementary result, the score awarded will
be 0
 In the event of year of study being repeated or a subject being repeated in a subsequent year
of study, all attempts at the subject are scored and each counts as a course for the purposes
of this calculation.
 These are then added together and divided by the number of subjects included
 The minimum score which will be considered eligible is 12
 Table 4: Points awarded for particular scores on academic transcript

≥ 75% 24
70 – 74% 16
65 – 69 12
60 – 64 8
55 – 59 4
50 – 54 0
Fail 0
A subject passed after a supplementary examination 0

Table 5: Additional points to be awarded:

Completion of a BSc, BDS or other science based degree completed in minimum 2

time

Honours degree in minimum time with distinction 3

Honours degree in minimum time without distinction 2
Four year professional degrees will be awarded points 2
Masters degree 1
Masters degree with distinction 2
Doctoral degree 2

Selection of students following completion of first year at SMU

 BSc First Year students with Average Year 3 Distinctions.

 Maximum number of spaces is 5.
 This does not include candidates with BSc (Diet), BSc (Physio) etc, or those in an Extended Degree
Programme (ECP) or those with a foundation course in any subjects. Students will only be
considered at the end of their passed first year.
 Applicants will only be considered for MBChB I.
 Such a student must have distinctions (> 75%) in three full year subjects (e.g. Chemistry I) if taking
4 courses; or distinctions in four modular courses (e.g. Chemistry) if taking 8 modules / semester
courses, or at least half of the year’s credits, to be considered for selection, and an average of 70%.
 Selection is on a competitive basis.

SCHOOL OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES

SHC B1 The BCur (007) and BNSA01 Programme

Selection and Admission Requirements

For practical reasons a limited number of applicants can be admitted to the degree programme. A
Selection Committee therefore selects students on merit.
An applicant for the B Cur/BNSA01 programme must have
(a) a National Senior Certificate endorsed for bachelor’s degree study (or equivalent school leaving
certificate with full Exemption certificate .
(b) an APS of at least 26;
(c) passed in the following subjects at the following, or better levels of achievement

Subject Points
Life Sciences 4
Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences 4
Language of Learning/English 4
Additional subject 1 History/Agriculture/Geography 3
Additional subject 2 3
Consumer studies/Information Technology
Life orientation 3
TOTAL POINTS 26

SHC B3 BACHELOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEGREE PROGRAMME BOTA01

Selection and Admission Requirements
(i) Students are selected on merit by a Selection Committee and notified accordingly by
the Office of the Registrar.
(ii) Students with a Bachelor’s Health Sciences degree or a BSc qualification will be
considered for selecting if they meet the minimum requirements.
(iii) Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences students who are changing from other degree
programmes will be selected on their academic performance.
(iv) Students with foreign qualifications must submit their documentation to SAQA for
valuation. Certificates of equivalence must be submitted to the University with their
application.

National Senior Certificate (NSC) Applicants:

Applicants require the following minimum Admission Point Score (APS)

Subject Points
Life Sciences 4
Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences 4
Language of Learning/English 4
Life orientation 3
2 Additional Subjects 3 each
TOTAL POINTS 25
In addition to the University Rules relating to selection and admission, English must be at a minimum
of 4 and Life Orientation at a minimum of 3.

SHC B4BSc (Dietetics) DEGREE PROGRAMME BDIA01 /004 – Old Curriculum BSc (Dietetics)

Selection and Admission Requirements

(i) For practical reasons a limited number of applicants may be admitted to the degree
programme. Students are therefore selected on merit by a Selection Committee and notified
accordingly by the Office of the Registrar.

(ii) Students who have been refused re-registration at any other University shall not be admitted
to this programme.
 (iii) Students who have been excluded from other courses or programmes at Sefako Makgatho
Health Sciences University are not eligible.

SHC B4.1.2 Admission

Applicants must have the following minimum Admission Point Scores (APS)

Subject APS
Mathematics 4
Physical Science 4
Language of learning & teaching (English) 4
Life Sciences 4
Life orientation 3
Additional subject 1 3
Additional subject 2 3
TOTAL 25

In addition to the University Rules relating to selection and admission, English must be at a minimum
of 4 and Life Orientation at a minimum of 3.

SHCB5 BSc (Physiotherapy) DEGREE PROGRAMME BPT01

Selection and Admission Requirements

(i) For practical reasons, a limited number of applicants will be admitted to the degree programme.
Students are selected on merit by a Selection Committee and notified accordingly by the Office of the
Registrar.
(ii) Applicants who chose physiotherapy as a first choice will be given preference for selection.

Applicants must
(a) have a National Senior Certificate (NSC) endorsed for bachelor’s degree study with the following
minimum Admission Point Score (APS) a minimum of a 4 for English and a 4 for Life Orientation

Subject Score
Life Sciences 4
Mathematics 4
Physical Science 4
Language of Learning 4
Life Orientation 4
Additional Subject 1 4
Additional Subject 2 4
Total Score 28 points
29

Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (BSLPA degree programme)

Selection and Admission Requirements

For practical reasons, only a limited number of applicants shall be admitted to the degree programme.
Students are selected on merit by a SHCS selection Committee

The General Rules apply. A candidate must comply with the conditions and meet the selection criteria
as determined by the Department. The following minimum selection criteria will be followed:
National Senior Certificate (NSC) applicants

Applicants require the following minimum Admission Point Score (APS):

SUBJECTS APS
Compulsory Subjects
Mathematics 4
English 4
Life Sciences 4
Any language at home or first additional level 4
Life Orientation 3
2 Additional Subject 3 each
TOTAL 25

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

SOP B 1 B PHARM PROGRAMME (BPRA01)

Selection and Admission Requirements

SOP 1.1.1 National Senior Certificate Applicants

National Senior Certificate (NSC) applicants require the following minimum Admission Point
Score (APS) as indicated in Table 1.

The APS for the candidate will be calculated by using the APS grade in Table 2. The candidates
will be ranked according their APS.

Table 1 Minimum APS score

Subject Grade
Life Sciences 5
Mathematics 5
Physical Sciences 5
English 5
Life Orientation 4
Two additional subjects: preferably Accounting & Economics 4 (each)
Total points required (minimum) 32

Table 2. APS points per percentage

APS % APS Points
90 – 100% 8
80 – 89% 7
70 – 79% 6
60 – 69% 5
50 – 59% 4
SOP B1.1.2 Applicants who left school prior to 2008 (prior to National Senior Certificate)

(i) Candidates who are in possession of a Matriculation Certificate of the Matriculation Board
OR Certificate of Exemption from the Matriculation Examination granted by the Matriculation
Board/HESA (Higher Education South Africa, now called USAf (Universities South Africa)
with University Exemption must have passed Mathematics and at least two of the following
subjects in higher grade (with a minimum symbol D) at matric level: English, Biology,
Physiology or Physical Science (Table 3).
(ii) Candidates with Mathematics in the standard grade level who have achieved an A or B
rating may be considered.

Table 3
Symbol Higher Grade (HG) Standard Grade (SG) %
A 8 6 80% +
B 7 5 70-79
C 6 60-69
D 5 50-59

SOP B 1.1.3 Non-South African should obtain the following:

(I) A-Levels in the following subjects: mathematics, physical science, biology and English
(II) A Matriculation exemption certificate from the South African Matriculation Board/
Universities South Africa (USAf).

SOP B 1.1.4 Mature Age applicants

Applicants without university exemption who have completed appropriate training within the
requirements of the National Qualifications Framework will be considered (e.g. formally trained Post
Basic pharmacist assistants, pharmacy technicians) provided that they are in possession of a
matriculation certificate with the following subjects: Mathematics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and
English with a minimum APS level of 4 per subject.
SOP B 1.1.5 Graduates

(i) Graduates with Health Sciences/BSc degrees will be considered only for enrolment into
First Year. Graduates with degrees will be given preference over those with diplomas due
to the higher National Qualifications Framework (NQF) ranking for a degree
(ii) Marks obtained during the degree will be scored according to Table 4 below:

Table 4
Percentage obtained POINTS
≥75 24
70-74 16
65-69 12
60-64 8
55-59 4
≤54 0

 Points are allocated according to the above table to all courses. The points will be summed
and divided by the number of courses.
 Candidates with a total of 12 points qualify for selection process.
 Selection is on a competitive basis and a student’s average should be 65% in the final year.
 The time to complete the degree is also taken into account. A three or four year Health
Sciences/BSc completed in the minimum time: two additional credits (+2)
  Honours Degree: one additional credit if achieved in minimum time (+1).
 Master’s Degree: one additional credit if achieved in minimum time (+1)

SOP B 1.1.6 Transfers from SMU and/or other universities

 Applicants with incomplete Health Sciences/BSc degrees will be considered only for
enrollment into First Year. Preference will be given to applicants in the final year of their
studies.
 Selection is on a competitive basis and a student’s average mark should be 65% and above
including Matric (Grade 12) results.
 Each application will be considered by the Selection Committee and ranked based on their
academic outcomes
 Students with degrees or studying for degrees will be given preference over those with
diplomas due to the higher NQF ranking for a degree

SOP B 1.1.7 Selection Process

The B Pharm Selection Committee will screen all candidates who comply with the selection
requirements. The candidates will be informed of the outcome of the selection process by the Office of
the Registrar.

Successful applicants will be admitted into first year level

General information for registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC): All
students admitted to the first year of study must register with the SAPC before 31 March of the
relevant year. Please contact the School of Pharmacy for further information.

School of Science and Technology

The School offers the following extended BSc degree curriculum programmes

COURSE CODE PROGRAMME MAJOR SUBJECTS*

BSCK01 Life Sciences Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry,
Physiology

BSCL01 Mathematical Sciences Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,

Physics

BSCM01 Physical Sciences Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry,

Mathematics

* Any Two Majors in

Final Year

Admission to BSc‐ECP (Extended Curriculum Programme)

An applicant must have obtained

(a) an NSC with a Bachelor endorsement;
(b) a minimum APS of 24
(c) the following minimum APS per subject:

Subject Score
English 4
Mathematics 4
Life Science 4
Physical Science 4
Any two other NSC subjects with a minimum NSC score of 4
each

 SSTB1.2 Admission criteria other than the above shall comply with Rules as
described for the BSc Programme.
 SSTB 2 The curriculum for the BSc-ECP Programme shall extend over
four years and be composed of a combination of modules that
include two majors.
 SSTB 3 The Dean may in exceptional circumstances and on the
recommendation of the head of Department exempt a student
who is repeating a module from the practical component of that
module.

Bachelor of Science (normal)

The School offers the following BSc curriculum programmes or streams

COURSE CODE PROGRAMME MAJOR SUBJECTS*
BSCG01 Life Sciences Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry,
Physiology

BSCH01 Mathematical Sciences Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,

Statistics, Computer Science, Physics

BSCI01 Physical Sciences Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry,

Mathematics

BSCJ01 Occupational & Environmental & Occupational

environmental health Psychology,
Sciences Pathophysiology

* Any Two Majors in

Final Year

Admission to BSc Programme

An applicant must have obtained (a) an NSC with a Bachelor endorsement; (b) a minimum
APS of 25 and (c) the following minimum APS per subject:
Subject Score
English 4
Mathematics 5
Life Science 4
Physical Science 4

Any two other NSC subjects with a minimum NSC score of 4 each
 A Senior Certificate with full University Exemption obtained prior to 2008 with a
minimum APS (Admission Point Score) of 25 on the following scale:

Senior Certificate Higher Grade Senior APS points

Certificate
Standard
Grade
A 7
B A 6
C B 5
D C 4
E D 3
F E 2
G F 1

Having satisfied the admission requirements in SSTB9, and subject to the availability of
space, a student must meet the following minimum APS in a relevant subject to be admitted
into a stream of choice:

BSc Stream Course Code Subject Score

Life sciences BSCG01 Life science 5
Mathematical Sciences BSCH01 Mathematics 5
Physical Sciences BSCI01 Physical Science 5
Occupational and Environmental Life Science 5
Sciences

SCHOOL OF ORAL HEALTH SCIENCES

1. ADMISSION TO THE SCHOOL OF ORAL HEALTH SCIENCES

Admission to the School of Oral Health Sciences is gained by competition

(i) according to a predetermined rating system - comprehensive rating document for all Schools

(ii) in proportion to population profile percentages

(iii) first choices will primarily be considered

(iv) second choices will secondarily be considered if space is available subsequent to the selection
of first choice candidates

2. ADMISSION CRITERIA (REQUIRED SUBJECTS) FOR MATRICULANTS INTO BDS,

BDT and BOH

A MATRICULANTS PRIOR TO 2008

(i) BDS 1: A matriculation exemption certificate with at least four of the following subjects
Mathematics, Physical Science, English, Biology or Physiology or Zoology or Botany with a
minimum symbol in Mathematics and Physical Science on HG as E and on SG as C
 BDT 1 and BOH 1: A matriculation exemption certificate with at least four of the following
subjects Mathematics, Physical Science, English, Biology or Physiology or Zoology or Botany
with a minimum symbol in Mathematics, Physical Science and Biology on HG as E and on SG
as C

(ii) To differentiate between applicants with equal MR ratings, priority will be given to those students
with ratings obtained for mathematics, physical science, English, and biology/zoology/botany,
in that order

(iii) Selection is based on equal opportunity within each population group as formerly defined (ie.
Black, Coloured, Indian, White) according to the demographic profile of the country as
determined by the latest census figures. The total number of students in a class to reflect the
demographic profile.

B MATRICULANTS FROM 2008

(i) BDS 1/B Dent Ther 1/ B Oral Hyg 1: A National Senior certificate with the following subjects
 Life Sciences
 Mathematics
 Physical Sciences
 Language of learning and teaching
 Life orientation
 2 Additional subjects
(ii) Selection is based on equal opportunity within each population group as formerly
defined (ie. Black, Coloured, Indian, White) according to the demographic profile of the country
as determined by the latest census figures. The total number of students in a class to reflect
the demographic profile
 3. CREDITS (RATINGS)

A. MATRICULANTS PRIOR TO 2008

(i) Matriculation Rating (MR)

A Matriculation Rating (MR) scale according to the following table will be used. This
will be applied to the two best scores for the following subjects:

 Mathematics (HG = E; SG = C),

 Physical Science (HG = E; SG = C),
 English and
 Biology or Physiology or Zoology or Botany
Symbol Higher grade Standard grade

A 8 6

B 7 5

C 6 4

D 5 -
E 4 -

(ii) Cut off point (MR Rating) for consideration of admission

The following cut-off MR rating will be used as guideline for cut-off for admission into:

- BDS I - 12 or higher

- B Dent Ther I - 10 or higher

- B Oral Hyg I - 10 or higher

B. MATRICULANTS FROM 2008

(i) BDS 1: At least a minimum rating as follows –

 Life Sciences 5 (60-69)
 Mathematics 5 (60-69)
 Physical Science 5 (60-69)
 Language of learning and teaching 5 (60-69)
 Life orientation 3 (40-49)
 Additional subject 4 (50-59)
 Additional subject 4 (50-59)
A Matriculation Rating (MR) scale is calculated according to the combination of the
following four subjects divided by 2:

 Mathematics
  Physical Science
 English and
 Life Sciences

(ii) B Dent Ther 1 and B Oral Hyg 1: At least a minimum rating as follows –
 Life Sciences 4 (50-59)
 Mathematics 4 (50-59)
 Physical Science 4 (50-59)
 Language of learning and teaching 4 (50-59)
 Life orientation 3 (40-49)
 Additional subject 3 (40-49)
 Additional subject 3 (40-49)
A Matriculation Rating (MR) scale is calculated according to the combination of the
following four subjects divided by 2:

 Mathematics
 Physical Science
 English and
 Life Sciences

4. ADDITIONAL CREDITS TO MR RATING FOR ADMISSION

A APPLICANTS WITH INCOMPLETE QUALIFICATIONS

(i) SMU students who passed the first year at the first attempt and wish to change to
BDS will obtain an additional credit of one point added to MR rating for each distinction
obtained in their first academic year for

 a full year module

 average of 75% and above for combination of semester modules
(iii) Incomplete degree from SMU who has passed, at the first attempt, all the subjects of the
programme followed with at least two distinctions. (The academic record to be the
determining factor of the academic competence of a candidate)
+1

B APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS

(i) Admission for qualified SMU (Medunsa/UL) dental therapist/oral hygienist into BDS 1
(New curriculum):

a) A limited number of spaces is secured for dental therapists or oral hygienist qualified
from SMU. Number of spaces to be determined by the selection committee:

- an average of 60% attained in each assessment / evaluation during the final

year
- a final mark ranking within the top 5 of each course

(ii) Application from all other graduate and diploma candidates who completed their
qualification in the minimum time without failing any module during their academic study
period, with the exception of failing a language module during (eg. Zulu, Sepedi, Xhosa)
during the academic programme
a) The matriculation rating (MR) applies (divided in half), to which is added to any
additional credits obtained. Students will then be selected according to the final
credit rating

b) A student who has completed a degree/diploma in any of the relevant oral

health sciences such as B Dent Ther, B Oral Hyg, B Tech, UDOH and Diploma
in Dental Technology qualifies for the following credits:

i) If the three/four year degree was completed in -

 the minimum time: +3

 one year more than the minimum time: +2
 two years more than the minimum time: +1
ii) If the two/three year diploma was completed in -

 the minimum time: +2

  one year more than the minimum time: +1

c) A student who has completed a degree in any of the Applied Health Sciences
such as BSc, B Cur, BSc (Physiotherapy), B Rad, B Occ Ther and BSc (Diet)
qualifies for the following credits:

o If the degree was completed in the minimum time: +2

o If the degree was completed in one year more than
o the minimum time: +1
d) A Technikon / University qualified dental assistant will obtain 1 credit added to MR
rating +1
e) Other degrees (BA, B Com, etc) will be credited as under c) above

f) For a Honours degree +1

g) *For a Masters degree +2

h) *For a PhD degree +4

*Note: Rating for postgraduate degrees is accumulative and every degree obtained will be credited
and not only the highest degree

5. ALLOCATION OF AVAILABLE PLACES IN FIRST YEAR

5.1 Total number of places to be determined according to the personnel budget of the preceding year,
to achieve appropriate staff: student ratios and the regulations determined by the HPCSA

- First time repeaters are given automatic places

-1 space for a Foreigner from non-SADC countries per degree programme

- Distribution of space between the categories of applications to be determined by the Selections

Committee

Programme Total Matriculants With Qualifications/incomplete

number qualifications

BDS 50 35 15 (including repeaters)

B Dent Ther 25 18 7 (including repeaters)

B Oral Hygiene 25 18 7 (including repeaters)

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