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🇿🇦 University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences
ESTD. 1912 Accredited Institution

University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences

Cape Town, South Africa Language: English Intakes: January

About University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences

UCT Faculty of Health Sciences is Africa's top-ranked medical school. Historic birthplace of the world's first human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital, UCT delivers globally acclaimed medical education.

Key Institutional Advantages

#1 Ranked University in Africa
Birthplace of modern cardiac surgery and Nobel-winning medical discoveries
World-class teaching hospitals including Groote Schuur Hospital
Seamless eligibility for GMC UK, ECFMG, and AMC Australia

Admission Eligibility & Requirements

  • 01. National Senior Certificate or IB 38+ / A-Levels AAA with Chemistry & Biology
  • 02. National Benchmark Tests (NBT) performance
  • 03. Personal statement and community leadership portfolio
Institutional Information Profile

University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences

Independent medical education listing with accreditation credentials and campus details.

WFME / CAAM-HP / HPCZ Recognized
Teaching Hospital Affiliations