Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science at Central University of Technology, Free State

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 30. Minimum Qualification: A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with endorsement for a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification. A minimum of 30 points on the CUT scoring scale is required (applicants with 35+ may qualify for direct admission, while those with 30–34 may be referred for psychometric evaluation). Required Subjects & Pass Levels: Life Sciences: Minimum 50% (Level 4) Physical Sciences: Minimum 50% (Level 4) Mathematics: Minimum 50% (Level 4) (Mathematical Literacy is NOT accepted) English: Minimum 50% (Level 4) Life Orientation: Minimum 40% (Level 3) Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification. Selection Process & Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Selection Process: Due to limited capacity and programme-specific requirements, all applicants are subject to a formal selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee automatic admission. Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Option: If you are a First-Time Entering (FTE) student and narrowly miss the mainstream requirements, you may be considered for the ECP stream if you meet one of the following: You achieved one level below the required mark in only one prerequisite subject (e.g., 40% instead of 50% in Life Sciences). OR you meet all subject requirements but achieved one level below the required APS (M-score). * Note: Students in the ECP may not change to the regular programme and must complete the ECP in full.