NOTE: The minimum admissions requirement is a matric endorsement unless otherwise stated.
* Likely acceptance level: These are guidelines only. They do not guarantee admission. Places are limited.
| Programme | Minimum faculty admission requirements HG = Higher grade SG = Standard grade | Minimum admission requirements* These are guidelines only. They don't guarantee admission. Places are limited. | Faculty selection procedures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce (3 years) BCom | English (First or Second language) Pass HG min 40% Mathematics Pass HG or min 60% SG | 26 points and above. PROVIDED Maths HG is at least a D or SG a B symbol and English HG is at least a D symbol | |
| Bachelor of Economic Science (3 years) BEconSc | English (First or Second language) PASS HG min 40% Mathematics PASS HG Min 70% | 28 points and above PROVIDED maths HG is at least a B symbol and English HG is at least a D symbol | |
| Bachelor of Accounting Science - (3 years) BAccSc | English (First or Second language) PASS HG min 40%, Mathematics PASS HG min 60% | 29 points and above PROVIDED Maths HG is at least a C symbol and English HG is at least a C symbol. | |
| Bachelor of Commerce with Law - (3 years) BCom Law | English (First or Second language) PASS HG min 60%, Mathematics PASS HG min 60% | ||
| Bachelor of Laws - (4 years) LLB | English (First or Second language) PASS HG min 60%, Mathematics PASS HG min 60% | ||
| Subject to assessment criteria as determined by the School of Law, and place availability. Wits applicants who have completed a BA Law or BCom Law are eligible to apply for the two-year LLB. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree at an institution other than Wits are required to apply for the three-year LLB programme. Wits applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree without Law modules are also required to apply for the 3-year LLB. Applicants must have obtained an average of at least 60% in an undergraduate degree. |
| Programme | Minimum admission requirements HG = Higher grade SG = Standard grade | Minimum admission requirements These are guidelines only. They do not guarantee admission. Places are limited | Selection procedures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Engineering (4 years) BSc(Eng) | Mathematics Pass HG Physical Science (or Physics and Chemistry) Pass HG | Branch of: - Electrical 26 and above - Mechanical 24 and above - Aeronautical 24 and above - Civil 24 and above - Industrial 24 and above - Metallurgy 21 and above - Chemical 24 and above - Mining 20 and above. | Applicants may be required to attend an interview. NOTE Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the likely acceptance level does not guarantee admission. Selection will be based on final Grade 12 results. |
| Bachelor of Engineering Science in Biomedical Engineering (3 years) BEngSc (BME) | As above for BSc (Eng) | Applicants considered on matriculation performance and may be required to complete a questionnaire or attend an interview.It is unlikely that places will be offered to applicants with less than 30 points. | |
| Bachelor of Architectural Studies (3 years) BAS | Mathematics Pass HG or min 60% at SG English Pass HG | Acceptance dependent on departmental selection procedures. Applicants are required to complete a written and graphic exercise and may be required to attend an interview. Applicants with a points rating of 23 and above may be considered on this basis. | |
| Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning BSc (URP) Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies BSc (CS) Bachelor of Science in Property Studies-BSc (PS) | Mathematics Pass HG or minimum 60% at SG English Pass HG | All degrees 24 points and above. |
| Faculty and Degree (full-time duration in years) | Minimum faculty admission requirements HG = Higher grade SG = Standard grade | Minimum admission requirements | Faculty selection procedures |
|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (6 years)
| Mathematics Pass HG or min 60% SG Physical Science or Biology or Physiology Pass HG or min 60% SG English Pass HG | Criteria considered for selection include: Academic performance and the NBT scores. 16 hours of observation or assistance with a Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist are required. Hours can be completed from July of the year preceding application, to July of the year of application. A certificate of attendance needs to be completed. BOHS: 16 hours of observation or assistance with an Oral Hygienist are required. Hours can be completed from July of the year preceding application, to July of the year of application. A certificate of attendance needs to be completed. | You will not be selected solely on your school leaving results, although they are very important. A composite index is calculated, taking into consideration (1) your academic results for FIVE subjects; (2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores. The Faculty of Health Sciences does not calculate an APS score. Only fi ve subjects are used to derive a matriculation score, which is calculated according to the percentages obtained, NOT symbols. These are English, Mathematics, Physical Science/ Life Sciences and the best two other subjects. Applicants applying to only the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) are NOT required to write the NBT tests. GEMP applicants may be invited to write the Wits Additional Placement Test (WAPT). For more information on the WAPT please refer to www.wits.ac.za. ALL GEMP applicants need to prepare for the WAPT in the event that you are invited to write the test. |
| Bachelor of Nursing (4 years) BNurs Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (4 years) BSc(OT) Bachelor of Health Sciences (Biokinetics) (3 years) Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice - BCMP (3 years) Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences - BOHS (3 years) | Mathematics Pass HG or minimum 50% SG Physical Science and/or Biology Pass HG or min 50% SG English Pass HG |
| Programme | Minimum faculty admission requirements HG = Higher grade SG = Standard grade | Minimum admission requirements | Faculty selection procedures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (3 years) BA | English (First Language) Pass HG or English (Second Language) min 40% HG | 22 points and above Applicants with 20 or 21 points will be waitlisted | |
| Bachelor of Arts With Law (3 years) followed by a 2 year LLB | English (1st language) Pass HG or English (2nd language) Pass HG minimum 40% Mathematics | 26 points and above | |
| Professional and specialist degrees (all 4 years): BA Social work BA Fine Arts BMus BA Dramatic Art BA Performing and Visual Arts) BA Film and Television BA Digital Arts | As above | 22 points as well as meeting departmental selection procedures | For professional and specialist programmes: BA(Social Work) - NBT BA(Fine Arts) - interview/submission of portfolio BMus - interview and audition BA(Dramatic Art) - interview, written assignment and/or audition BA (Digital Arts) - workshop |
| Bachelor of Audiology (4 years) Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology (4 years) | As above plus pass Mathematics HG or min 50% SG | 25 points and above and departmental selection procedures | All applicants for Bachelor of Audiology, and/or Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology are required to write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being considered for admission. There are two tests of three hours each. The first test is the Academic and Quantitative Literacy test (AQL) which is written by ALL applicants. The second test is the Mathematics test (MAT) which is written by applicants doing/ or who have done Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy). For more details on the tests, please refer to: www.nbt.ac.za |
| Bachelor of Education - (4 years) BEd Foundation Phase Teaching BEd Intermediate Phase Teaching BEd Senior Phase and FET Teaching | English (1st language) Pass HG or English (2nd language) Pass HG minimum 40% | 18 points and above |
| Faculty and Degree | Minimum faculty admission requirements HG = Higher grade SG = Standard grade | Minimum admission requirements | Faculty selection procedures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) General BSc in the field of: Computer Science Biological Sciences Geographical & Archaeological Sciences Geological Sciences Mathematics of Finance | Mathematics Pass HG min 40% English Pass HG (First or Second Language) | 26 points and above | Applicants with between 24 or 25 points will be waitlisted |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) in the field of: Astronomy & Astrophysics Chemistry with Chemical Engineering Nuclear Sciences & Engineering Physical Sciences Actuarial Sciences Mathematical Sciences | English Pass HG (1st or 2nd language) Mathematics and Physical Sciences Pass HG minimum 40% |