Health Sciences
Advanced Diploma Technical and Vocational Teaching (TVET)
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Degree
- Diploma
- Next intake
- Closing dates: Semester 1 30 September; Semester 2 30 April
Health Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) is listed in UKZN's Undergraduate Prospectus 2027 with CAO code(s) KN-M-MBC; it is offered at Medical School (Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine). A six-year course leading to the registerable basic medical qualification; it uses problem-based learning, lectures, clinical bedside teaching, rural attachments and research electives.
Faculty: College of Health Sciences | Department: Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine | Duration: 6 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Semester 1 (February); apply via CAO | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
NSC-Deg with Engl, Life Sci, Maths and Phys Sci 5 and LO 4 (with at least 65% aggregate). Minimum 60% in each of Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Sciences and English with an aggregate of 65%; upgraded Matric results are not accepted; NBT not required. Closing date 30 June 2026, no late applications.
Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Semester 1 starts in February and runs to late June; Semester 2 runs from August to early December. Semester 2 admission is limited to programmes where admission is considered.
South African first-time undergraduate applicants apply through the CAO. International, returning, gap-year and internal-transfer applicants apply online directly to UKZN. For 2026 entry: Medicine (MBChB) closed 30 June 2025; all other programmes closed 30 September 2025 (Semester 1); Semester 2 closing date was 30 April 2026. No late applications from international students.
Applications for the 2027 academic year are open. UKZN application fees: South African applicants R210 on time and R420 late; SADC and rest of Africa R490; outside Africa $153. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid with reference APPN followed by the student number.
Apply through the official page: https://www.cao.ac.za/Apply.aspx?content=Apply
Health Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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