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Bachelor of Science in Audiology

Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration4 yearsNQF level8Campuses1
Course overview

About this course

UCT 2027 admission scoring: Guaranteed: 720 FPS; likely: 710 WPS; targeted-redress possible: 550/565/610 FPS by redress category. Sub-minimum school APS: 340. Source pages: programme 40-44; admission requirements 44. UCT uses faculty-specific FPS/WPS rather than the standard APS field.

Course content

What you may study

Biomedical sciences; professional practice; ethics; communication; clinical or laboratory skills; supervised practical learning; and discipline-specific health sciences. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Entry requirements

Required school subjects

MathematicsLevel 5 · 60%Mathematics 60%, or Mathematical Literacy 70%.
Mathematical LiteracyLevel 6 · 70%Alternative to Mathematics: Mathematical Literacy 70%.
Physical Sciences or Life Sciences65%Physical Sciences or Life Sciences 65% or above.
English65%English Home or First Additional Language 65% or above.
Next three best NSC subjects60%60% in each of the next three best subjects, excluding Life Orientation.
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Confirm programme-specific rules with the institution.
Admission

Other admission conditions

Guaranteed: 720 FPS; likely: 710 WPS; targeted-redress possible: 550/565/610 FPS by redress category. Sub-minimum school APS: 340.
AL, QL and Mathematics: Intermediate or above; Mathematical Literacy exemption rule applies above 75%.

Further study

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. Relevant honours, postgraduate diploma, clinical specialisation, master's or research study, subject to professional and institutional admission rules.

Career possibilities

Where this qualification may lead

Roles in clinical practice, community health, laboratories, rehabilitation, health services or research, depending on the qualification and required professional registration.

Study locations

Available campuses

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Clinical / Teaching CampusGroote Schuur / Health Sciences CampusCape Town, Western CapeView campus
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