University of Cape TownBachelor's DegreeBachelor of Science – Human Anatomy and Physiology major
Faculty of Science
Duration3 yearsNQF level7Campuses1
About this course
UCT 2027 admission scoring: Guaranteed: 660 FPS; likely: 640 WPS; possible targeted-redress admission: 550 FPS. Minimum consideration: 550 FPS. Chemistry is required for this major. Source pages: programme 64-69; admission requirements 68-69. UCT uses faculty-specific FPS/WPS rather than the standard APS field.
What you may study
Core natural sciences; mathematics or statistics; laboratory methods; scientific computing; data interpretation; research practice; and discipline-specific practical work. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.
Required school subjects
MathematicsLevel 6 · 70%Mathematics 70% or above.
Physical SciencesLevel 5 · 60%Physical Sciences 60% or an explicitly permitted major-specific substitute.
Other admission conditions
Guaranteed: 660 FPS; likely: 640 WPS; possible targeted-redress admission: 550 FPS. Minimum consideration: 550 FPS.
Mathematics, AL and QL must be written for placement; scores are not used for Science admission.
Possible study paths
Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. Honours, postgraduate diploma or advanced study in the relevant scientific discipline, subject to academic performance and programme requirements.
Where this qualification may lead
Laboratory analyst; research assistant; quality-control technician; science officer; technical specialist; or scientific-services practitioner, depending on the specialisation.
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