Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The MB ChB is offered in the School of Clinical Medicine on the Bloemfontein Campus (plan code C834100).

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 36. Minimum AP 36; English Level 5 (60%); Mathematics Level 5 (60%); Life Sciences Level 5 (60%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60%). Subject to selection; the preferred programme must be the first choice. Closing date for 2027 applications 31 May 2026.

ZAR 82,450 a year (2027). Prospectus 2027 estimated fee structure: estimated average tuition per year for 'MB ChB'; guideline for first year, excludes food, uniforms, textbooks, study material, accommodation and travel; subject to change. Source

Domestic applicants: ZAR 79,950 a year (2026). Indicative estimated average cost per year for SA and SADC students, listed as 'M.B.,Ch.B.' (first-year amount shown). Year 1 R79,950; Year 2 R83,030; Year 3 R60,000; Year 4 R83,630; Year 5 R87,520. Tuition is charged per module and varies with modules re Source

Undergraduate applications open online on 1 April. Closing dates: 31 May for MB ChB, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Radiation Science, Biokinetics, Dietetics and Sport Coaching; 31 July for Nursing, Social Work and Architecture; 31 August for international undergraduate applications; 30 September for transferring students and all other selection and non-selection programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.ufs.ac.za

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