The aim of the programme is to develop a group of Clinical Associates with the knowledge, attitudes and psychomotor skills to be able to assist doctors in district hospitals so as to improve patient care especially in rural disadvantaged communities.
The Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) degree is a 3 year, full-time programme that aims to develop a new group of health care workers (Clinical Associates).
The programme consists of three courses, one to be taken in each year of the three years of study. The first year provides a scientific foundation which will be used for the integrated study of all the organ systems of the body. The second year continues this process for different stages of life with focus on common, chronic and acute medical conditions that are seen in the district hospitals. The third year develops the role of the Clinical Associate in the hospital and community.
The qualified Clinical Associate will be expected to:
Clinical Associates will be taught mainly at district hospitals with some training at other hospitals and Wits Medical School.
The curriculum is based on the principle of developing a sound knowledge of the medical and clinical sciences to enable understanding of conditions and management strategies. Students will be expected to have a detailed knowledge of the biomedical sciences in areas related to the performance of procedures.
The Clinical Associate is able to work as a member of the medical team working under the supervision of a doctor.
Health Sciences - View the Wits University Revised Health Sciences Admissions Policy |
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Bachelor of Health Sciences BHSc
(3 years)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
MBBCh (6 years) Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy BSc (Physiotherapy) (4 years) Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) (4 years) |
The Faculty of Health Sciences does not calculate an APS score. Academic performance and National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores are used for consideration.
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English HL or 1st Add Lang - 5 Mathematics - 5 Life Sciences and/or Physical Science - 5 |
If you are applying to the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will not be selected solely on your school leaving results, although they are very important. A composite index is calculated, taking into consideration
(1) your academic results for FIVE subjects and (2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores. Only five subjects are used to derive a matriculation score, which is calculated according to the percentages obtained, NOT symbols. These are English Language, Mathematics, Physical Science/ Life Sciences and the best two other subjects. (Dentistry requires Physical Science and Life Sciences and the best other subject).
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Bachelor of Dental Science
BDS (5 years)
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English HL or 1st Add Lang - 5 Mathematics - 5 Life Sciences and Physical Science - 5 |
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| Bachelor of Nursing BNurs (4 years) Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy- BSc (OT) (4 years) |
English HL or 1st Add Lang - 4 Mathematics - 4 Life Sciences and/or Physical Science - 4 |
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| Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) (3 years) Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (BOHS) (3 years) |
English HL or 1st Add Lang - 4 Mathematics - 4 or Mathematical Literacy - 7 Life Sciences and/or Physical Science - 4 |
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