Minimum Qualification

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with endorsement for a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification. A minimum of 30 points on the CUT scoring scale is required.

Required Subjects & Pass Levels

• Life Sciences / Biology / Physiology: Minimum 50% (Level 4)
• Physical Sciences: Minimum 50% (Level 4)
• Mathematics: Minimum 50% (Level 4)
• English (Language of Instruction): Minimum 50% (Level 4)

Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification.

Selection Process

Due to the professional nature of this degree, all applicants must successfully complete a formal selection process, which may include a psychometric evaluation, selection test, and/or interview. Provisionally admitted students are subject to a second round of selection after the submission of final NSC results.

Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Option

If you are a First-Time Entering (FTE) student and narrowly miss the mainstream requirements, you may be considered for the ECP stream if you meet one of the following:

• You achieved one level below the required mark in only one prerequisite subject (e.g., 40% instead of 50% in Life Sciences).
• OR you meet all subject requirements but achieved one level below the required APS (M-score).

* Note: Students in the ECP may not change to the regular programme and must complete the ECP in full.