Walter Sisulu University WSU Admission Requirements for Medicine
Walter Wisulu University Admission Requirements for Medicine, The admission requirement for Medicine at Walter Sisulu University is carefully outlined below;
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBChB)
Admission procedure
Due to the structure of this curriculum, admission to MBChB can only be at MBChB I level. However, under special circumstances, students coming from other medical schools that offer integrated problem-based and community-based programmes, may be considered at levels other than MBChB I, on a case-by-case basis.
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Compulsory Subjects
5(60-69%) in English at Home language or First Additional language level
5(60-69%) in Mathematics
5(60-69%) in Physical Science
5(60-69%) in Life Sciences
Not Compulsory Subjects
4(50-59%) in isiXhosa
4(50-59%) in Life Orientation
Good performance in Grade 11 end-of-year examinations and Grade 12 mid-year/trial examinations will be a recommendation.
Applicants with qualifications from countries other than the Republic of South Africa will have their qualifications evaluated by the Joint Matriculation Board (JMB).
The University Admissions Office will communicate with the JMB on this issue. Candidates with A-levels should have obtained a minimum of 3 principal passes at grades D or better. Applicants with diplomas and/or degrees will be considered on merit.
Selection Procedure
A selected number of candidates will be short-listed for an interview, after which recommendations for final selection for admission will be referred to the Faculty Admissions Committee.
Final selection for admission
Academic results and/or performance, as well as performance at interview will weigh equally.
The recommendations of the Faculty Admissions Committee for admission will be final.
The closing date for MBChB applications will be 30 September.
Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the University with official results. No applicants will be processed without results.
Std 9/Grade 11 : End-of-year results
Std 10/Grade 12 : June or trial examination results
Std 10/Grade 12 final results
Diploma/Degree end-of-year results