Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery at Cape town university

What is a Bachelor in Medicine? It is an undergraduate degree focused on the humanistic values and clinical training required for a variety of medical fields. Students may be able to choose a concentration, but some universities simply offer a general look at medicine.

The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) degree commonly referred to as the ‘medical degree’ trains physicians and surgeons to diagnose illnesses and prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from injury or disease.

Admission Requirement

Guaranteed admission

792 FPS or above

Meet Minimum Subject Requirements

NBT scores of Proficient for AL, QL and Mathematics.

Probable admission

807 WPS or above

Meet Minimum Subject Requirements

NBT scores of Intermediate for AL, QL and Mathematics

Possible admission

644 FPS or above

Meet Minimum Subject Requirements

NBT scores of Intermediate for AL, QL and Mathematics

Advanced (A) Level

48 points plus NBT score in the Proficient range

At least a C symbol in two A Level subjects (including Mathematics PLUS Physics or Chemistry) and a B in the remaining subject (Physics or Chemistry) and in English, both of which may be at AS or IGCSE Level.

Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level

48 points plus NBT score in the Proficient range

AS and IGCSE level subject requirements: At least B in four AS level subjects (including Mathematics and Physics and Chemistry), and a B symbol in English, which may be at IGCSE/ Ordinary Level.

International Baccalaureate

48 points plus NBT score in the Proficient range

At least grade 5 in three Higher level subjects, two of which must be Mathematics and/or Chemistry and/or Physics and/or English
At least grade 5 in the remaining two subjects (Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics or English not taken at Higher level), which may be at Standard level.

Mathematical Studies is not acceptable. IB applicants need to be in possession of the IB Diploma, not the Certificate.

Which subject is best for surgeon?

Surgeons typically start out by enrolling in a university or college with a strong pre-medical program and by choosing a major related to medicine, such as biology, physics, or chemistry.

After earning a bachelor’s degree, they must pass the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) in order to apply to medical school.

How much does a surgical Doctor earn in South Africa?

The average pay for a General Surgeon is ZAR 2,421,846 a year and ZAR 1,164 an hour in South Africa.

The average salary range for a General Surgeon is between ZAR 1,590,400 and ZAR 3,372,145. On average, a Doctorate Degree is the highest level of education for a General Surgeon.