BCMP at University of Pretoria

The Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) is a three-year degree awarded to clinical associates by universities in South Africa.

Admission requirements

The following persons will be considered for admission: a candidate who is in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required Grade 12 certificate with university endorsement; a candidate who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution; and a candidate who is a graduate of another faculty at the University of Pretoria.

Life Orientation is excluded in the calculation of the APS.

Selection is based on the Grade 11 final examination results and the Biographical Information Form.

Admission to Health Sciences programs is subject to a selection process.

The applications of international candidates who come from countries that have medical schools will not be considered for placement in the MBChB programme except where intergovernmental agreements are in place.

For selection purposes, the sum of the results in six subjects, including English, Mathematics, and Physical Science, is calculated.

Candidates, please note that your APS may not drop with more than two points in your final school examination results in order to maintain your provisional admission.

PLEASE NOTE that compliance with the minimum admission requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to any programme in this Faculty.

Selection queries may be directed to healthapplications@up.ac.za.
Physical Science and Life Sciences are not compulsory subjects but will be an advantage for selection purposes.

Minimum requirements

Achievement level
English Mathematics APS
NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level
4 3 D D 4 3 D D 25.

Additional requirements

Also, consult the General Regulations.

Each student must apply to the Registrar of the Health Professions Council of South Africa for registration as a clinical associate, immediately after admission to the first year of study.

After obtaining the degree, graduates must also register as clinical associates with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

Duration: 3 years

How much does a clinical medical practitioner earn in South Africa?

In some other countries, clinical associates earn up to R40 000 a month.

Clinical associates don’t get rural allowances either,” Leballo said.

According to the medical and dental board of the HPCSA, entry-level public-sector doctors in South Africa earn over R40 000 before deductions.

What does a Bcmp do?

Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP)

Clinical associates work at the supervision of a qualified medical practitioner.

Teamwork and communication skills are critical and clinical associates need good clinical skills to manage common ailments and diseases.