University of South Africa Medical School
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences
| Qualification stream: | Biomedical Sciences |
| Qualification code: | 98053 – BMI |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 6059 |
| APS/AS: | 20 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 8 years |
- Admission requirements
- Student fees and funding your studies
- Application for admission
- Registration
- Curriculum
Admission and re-admission requirements
Qualification admission requirements
Your admission to University of South Africa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) or equivalent with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, 50% in Mathematics and 50% in Physical Science, if any Physics or Chemistry modules form part of the curriculum of a selected qualification,
or
a Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning, and with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Mathematics, and a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Physical Science, if any Physics or Chemistry modules form part of the curriculum of a selected qualification.
Applicants who comply with the minimum statutory admission requirements but do not meet the additional College requirements, may follow University of South Africa’s alternative pathway. Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
Student fees and funding your studies
Application fee
Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:
- R105 for online applications
- R160 for hard copy applications
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through University of South Africa or do not qualify for admission to University of South Africa.
Student fees
Click here to find out more about University of South Africa’s student fees, and the bursaries and loans for University of South Africa students.
Apply for admission
Applications for semester 1 of the 2018 academic year are now closed.
Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges
University of South Africa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enrol for them.
Take note of the following:
- Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification.
- Apply for admission during University of South Africa’s application period via your TVET college or via University of South Africa.
Registration
University of South Africa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of University of South Africa’s offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.