UFS Faculty of Health Sciences Admission or entry Requirement
Undergraduate Selection Information
For the undergraduate selection requirements and selection procedure for all schools, please download our faculty booklet (PDF).
Read below for more information and to download selection forms for the different schools.
Refer to the academic programmes for the yearbooks of the schools.
Refer to the prospective students portal for general orientation and registration.
Selection Results
For selection results (‘No selection record’ means that you are NOT selected) enter your student number. Successful candidates will receive a selection letter via email, that must be completed and returned as indicated on the letter before the indicated date. If your application has been unsuccessful, you will be notified via email.
Selection Procedure
Points to Remember
- The selection process of the various schools in the Faculty of Health Sciences will take place as below.
- For admission requirements and full details of the selection procedure, please download our faculty booklet (PDF).
- Only a limited number of candidates are admitted to the first year of study.
- Please refer to the specific school’s selection form for this year’s closing date.
- No late applications will be considered.
- Please read our ‘Frequently Asked Questions‘ page for any queries concerning the selection procedure.
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | SCHOOL FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS | SCHOOL OF NURSING |
| All applications for admission to MB ChB and BMedSc are subject to selection. The closing date for submission of applications for selection is end of May. All prospective students for the above fields of study must write the NBT(National Benchmark Tests). The results of the test will be used as an additional guideline for the selection process. More information about this test may be obtained from Miss L Masisi, Benito Khotseng Building, Room B3T: +27 51 401 2448E: nbt@ufs.ac.zaMethod of selectionA holistic approach is followed in the selection process, based on a points system including academic achievement, cultural activities, and sport. For detailed information, please view the current selection policy for MB ChB and BMedSc Final selection will only take place in January, after the final Grade 12 results are obtained. Application for AdmissionOnline and hard-copy applications for admission to the university, together with the required forms(medical report, health questionnaire and photographs) must reach the university simultaneously. Completed applications for admission and enquiries regarding programmes must be addressed to:The Information Centre, University of the Free State, Nelson Mandela Drive, Thakaneng BridgeORThe Information Centre, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300 For enquiries: T: +27 51 401 9296 or +27 51 401 3000 | All applications for admission to B Occupational Therapy, BSc (Dietetics), BSc (Physiotherapy) and B Optometry are subject to selection. The closing date for submission of applications for selection is end of May. All prospective students for the above fields of study must write the NBT(National Benchmark Tests). Results of this test will serve as additional guide for selection. Students who intend to follow a degree in B Occupational Therapy must provide proof of having visited an occupational therapy practice.Method of selectionA holistic approach is followed in the selection process, based on a points system including academic achievement, cultural activities, and sport. For detailed information, please view the current selection policy for the School for AHP: Selection policy Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy or Selection policy Dietetics / Optometry / Biokinetics Final selection will only take place in January, after the final Grade 12 results are obtained.Application for AdmissionOnline and hard-copy applications for admission to the university, together with the required forms(medical report, health questionnaire and photographs) must reach the university simultaneously. Completed applications for admission and enquiries regarding programmes must be addressed to:The Information Centre, University of the Free State, Nelson Mandela Drive, Thakaneng BridgeORThe Information Centre, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300 For enquiries: T: +27 51 401 9296 or +27 51 401 3000 | Due to the demand in the nursing profession and limited practical training facilities, prospective students for the BSocSc Nursing degree are subjected to selection. All prospective students for the above field of study must write the NBT (National Benchmark Tests). Results of this test will serve as additional guide for selection. Please refer to the selection form for this year’s closing date. Method of selectionSelection takes place according to the Selection Policy of the School of Nursing. Final selection will only take place in January after the final Grade 12 results are obtained.Application for AdmissionA prospective student must submit his/her completed application for admission form to the university, together with the required forms (selection form, medical report, health questionnaire) and photographs to:The Programme Director: Undergraduate Programme, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, UFS PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300For enquiries please call T: +27 51 401 2965/2361 F: +27 51 401 3399 E: Mrs June Klopper |
| Note: Please quote your student number in all letters to the university. |
General Information
The general regulations of the university, revised where necessary, are applicable to this faculty. Refer to the university’s policy documents. It is the sole responsibility of the student to familiarise him/herself with the general/faculty regulations. A number of regulations apply to the various degrees and options.
Three sets of regulations are applicable:
A. General Regulations of the University
These are applicable to all faculties and consequently also to the qualifications and programmes of this school. Unless otherwise specified, the general regulation regarding Baccalaureus degrees applies to the degrees set forth below.
The general regulations are available in Part I of the University Yearbook, available at the UFS-SASOL Library and deal with important issues such as the following:
- Admission to the university, degree and diploma studies, and occasional study (separate courses).
- Registration as a student, course adjustments, simultaneous registration, course compilation, duration of study, prerequisites, acknowledgement of courses passed at another institution.
- Degrees with honours, re-admission and preventing students from continuing, re-assessment, special assessment, examination hall rules, misreading of examination timetable, results and mark sheets.
The assessment and other regulations applicable to you are summarised in the regulations below.
B. Faculty Regulations
These are specifically applicable to degrees and programmes offered in the different schools.