OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of surgery programme is an academic qualification that prepares graduates with the comprehensive knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes required to provide safe, effective, and patient-centred Healthcare. This qualification serves as a foundational step in preparing individuals for a career in medicine, enabling them to diagnose, manage, and prevent illnesses while promoting overall Health and well-being. Beyond clinical competence, the degree fosters critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication, which are essential in navigating complex Healthcare environments. It is offered at the Medical School Campus and is completed over a minimum of 12 semesters of full-time study.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- NSC-Deg with APS of 30
- English (HL/ FAL) at level 4.
- LO at level 4.
- Mathematics at level 4.
- Life Sciences at level 4.
- Physical Sciences at level 4.
Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is subject to space and discipline requirements.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Level 1
Semester 1
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| EDSJ1CS |
Critical Social Justice and Citizenship |
0 |
Semester 2
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| EDSJ1CS |
Critical Social Justice and Citizenship |
0 |
Year Modules
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| CMED1BF |
Basic & Foundation Science for Medicine |
96 |
| CMED1PC |
Becoming a Professional |
32 |
| CMED1EN |
English Literacy |
8 |
| CMED1ZU |
isiZulu |
8 |
| CMED1CL |
Computer Literacy |
8 |
Level 2
Semester 1
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| CMED2CR |
Homeostasis |
72 |
Semester 2
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| CMED2NG |
Co-ordination, Protection and Control |
72 |
Year Modules
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| CMED2HD |
Community & Evidence Based Practice I |
16 |
Level 3
Semester 1
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| CMED3MN |
Mental Health and Neuro-musculo-skeletal Problems |
64 |
Semester 2
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| CMED3RH |
Reproductive Health, Blood and AI, Infectious Diseases and Aids |
64 |
| CMED3IC |
Integrated Approach to Illness, Cardinal Symptoms of Disease |
16 |
Year Modules
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| CMED3E2 |
Community & Evidence Based Practice II: Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice |
16 |
Level 4
Semester 1
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| CMED4IM |
Integrated Medicine 1 |
24 |
| CMED4EL |
Community and Evidence-Based Practice III |
16 |
| CMED4PC |
Integrated Primary Care 1 |
24 |
| CMED4CH |
Child Health 1 |
24 |
| CMED4IO |
Integrated Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1 |
24 |
| CMED4IA |
Integrated Acute Care |
24 |
| CMED4II |
Introductory Integrated Medicine 1 |
24 |
Semester 2
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| CMED4IM |
Integrated Medicine 1 |
24 |
| CMED4EL |
Community and Evidence-Based Practice III |
16 |
| CMED4PC |
Integrated Primary Care 1 |
24 |
| CMED4CH |
Child Health 1 |
24 |
| CMED4IO |
Integrated Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1 |
24 |
| CMED4IA |
Integrated Acute Care |
24 |
| CMED4II |
Introductory Integrated Medicine 1 |
24 |
Level 5
Semester 1
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| CMED5IM |
Integrated Medicine 2 |
24 |
| CMED5OG |
Integrated Obstetrics and Gynecology 2 |
24 |
| CMED5PC |
Integrated Primary Care 2 |
24 |
| CMED5CH |
Child Health 2 |
24 |
| CMED5MH |
Mental Health 1 |
24 |
| CMED5SP |
Integrated Surgical Practice 1 |
24 |
Semester 2
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| CMED5IM |
Integrated Medicine 2 |
24 |
| CMED5OG |
Integrated Obstetrics and Gynecology |
24 |
| CMED5PC |
Integrated Primary Care 2 |
24 |
| CMED5CH |
Child Health 2 |
24 |
| CMED5MH |
Mental Health 1 |
24 |
| CMED5SP |
Integrated Surgical Practice 1 |
24 |
Level 6
Semester 1
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| CMED6IM |
Integrated Medicine 3 |
32 |
| CMED6IO |
Integrated Obstetrics and Gynecology 3 |
32 |
| CMED6PC |
Integrated Primary Care 3 |
32 |
| CMED6CH |
Child Health 3 |
32 |
| CMED6MH |
Mental Health 2 |
32 |
| CMED6IS |
Integrated Surgical Practice 2 |
32 |
Semester 2
| Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
| CMED6IM |
Integrated Medicine 3 |
32 |
| CMED6IO |
Integrated Obstetrics and Gynecology 3 |
32 |
| CMED6PC |
Integrated Primary Care 3 |
32 |
| CMED6CH |
Child Health 3 |
32 |
| CMED6MH |
Mental Health 2 |
32 |
| CMED6IS |
Integrated Surgical Practice 2 |
32 |
