ADMISSION

REQUIREMENTS

2025
 Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
FAC U LT Y

Minimum Admission Requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass
Closing Date: 30 September 2024
BY
ADMISSIONS

English Home
Language
Duration Maths
Programmes APS or Mathematics Waitlisting
(years) Literacy
First Additional
Language

School of Business Sciences

Bachelor of Commerce
Applicants with an APS of 35-
(BCom)
37, as well as English Level 6
- General
3 38 + 5 5 AND Mathematics Level 6, will
- Politics, Philosophy and
be wait-listed, subject to place
Economics
availability.
- Information Systems

The Wits Margo Steele School of Accountancy

Applicants with an APS of 39-
Bachelor of 43, as well as English Level 6
Accounting Science 3 44 + 5 6 AND Mathematics Level 6, will
(BAccSci) be wait-listed, subject to place
availability.

Applicants with an APS of 35-

37, as well as English Level 6
BCom
3 38 + 5 5 AND Mathematics Level 6, will
- Accounting
be wait-listed, subject to place
availability.

School of Economics and Finance

Applicants with an APS of 39-

41, as well as English Level 5
Bachelor of Economic
3 42 + 5 7 AND Mathematics Level 7, will
Science (BEconSci)
be wait-listed, subject to place
availability.

School of Law

Applicants with an APS of 35-

42, as well as English Level 6
Bachelor of Commerce
3 43 + 5 5 AND Mathematics Level 6, will
with Law - BCom (Law)
be wait-listed subject to place
availability.

Subject to assessment criteria as determined by the School of Law and

No
Two-year LLB place availability. Wits students who have completed a BA Law or BCom Law
2 matric APS 4
(for graduates only) are eligible to apply for the two-year LLB. Applicants must have obtained an
calculation
average of at least 60% for the final year of their undergraduate degree.

Subject to assessment criteria as determined by the School of Law and

place availability. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree
No at an institution other than Wits are required to apply for the three-year LLB
Three-year LLB
3 matric APS 4 programme. Wits applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree
(for graduates only)
calculation without Law modules are also required to apply for the three-year LLB.
Applicants must have obtained an average of at least 65% for the final year
of their undergraduate degree.

Applicants with an APS of 40-

45, as well as English Level 6
AND Mathematics Level 4 OR
Four-year LLB 4 46 + 6 4 6
Maths Literacy Level 6, will be
wait-listed, subject to place
availability.

NB: DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE, MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE.
FINAL SELECTION IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES, ACADEMIC RESULTS AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHERE
APPLICABLE.

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International Qualifications

FAC U LT Y
(Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)

Advanced Level (A Level)

Advanced Level (A Level)

Certificate of Secondary
Ordinary Level (O Level)/

Certificate of Secondary

Higher Int. Certificate of

Secondary Education
Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced Subsidiary
International General

Education (HIGCSE)
Higher International
Education (IGCSE)

(O Level)/IGCSE
Ordinary Level
Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate

BY
International

International
(IB Diploma)

(IB Diploma)
(AS Level)

(AS Level)
(HIGCSE)

ADMISSIONS
English Language Mathematics

School of Business Sciences

HL 4-7
HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C SL 5-7 1-3 A-C A-B 1-3
SL 5-7

The Wits Margo Steele School of Accountancy

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-B A 1-2
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

School of Economics and Finance

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-B A 1-2
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

School of Law

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-B 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-B A-B A-B 1-2 A-C A-C A-C 1-2
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

NB: DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE, MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE.
FINAL SELECTION IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES, ACADEMIC RESULTS AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
WHERE APPLICABLE.

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 Faculty of Engineering and the Built
FAC U LT Y

Environment
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass
BY

Closing Dates: 30 June 2024 (Bachelor of Architectural Studies) 30 September 2024 (all other programmes)
ADMISSIONS

English Home
Programmes
Language
(Refer to Page 56 for information on the Physical
APS or First Mathematics Additional Information
common first year curriculum for all Science
Additional
professional engineering degrees).
Language

School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical
42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand
Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)
a greater chance of being accepted.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in

Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand
(4 years) a greater chance of being accepted.

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in
42 +
Civil Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)
Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand
a greater chance of being accepted.

School of Electrical and Information Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in
42 +
Electrical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)
Bachelor of Engineering Science in Biomedical
42 +
Engineering (BEngSc(BME)) (3 years)
Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts
42 +
(BEngSc(DA)) (3 years)
5 5
5 5
5 5
Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
5 English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand
a greater chance of being accepted.
Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
5 English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand
a greater chance of being accepted.
Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
5 English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand
a greater chance of being accepted.

School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Aeronautical
42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand
Engineering (BSc(Eng))(4 years)
a greater chance of being accepted.
Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Industrial
42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand
Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)
a greater chance of being accepted.
Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical
42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand
Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)
a greater chance of being accepted.

School of Mining Engineering

Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mining
42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand
Engineering BSc(Eng) (4 years)
a greater chance of being accepted.

School of Architecture and Planning

Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) (3 years)
Acceptance depends on departmental selection. Applicants
must complete a written and graphic exercise and may
be required to attend an interview. Following an interview,
applicants with a Wits APS of 29-33 may be accepted on
the basis of exceptional scores. The BAS selection process
is conducted by a panel of senior academics from the
34 + 4 4
School of Architecture and Planning, which is monitored
by the Assistant Dean. Selection is based predominantly
on performance in the selection exercise, interview and
academics. Demographic balance is taken into consideration
where a choice needs to be made between applicants
scoring within the same range.

Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Applicants with an APS of 30-35 will be wait-listed
36 + 4 4
Planning (BSc(URP)) (3 years) subject to place availability.

School of Construction Economics and Management

Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies Applicants with an APS of 30-35 will be wait-listed
36 + 4 4
(BSc(CS)) (3 years) subject to place availability.

Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies

Applicants with an APS of 30-35 will be wait-listed
(in the field of Property Studies) (BSc(CS) 36 + 4 4
subject to place availability.
(Property Studies) (3 years)

NB: DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE, MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE.
FINAL SELECTION IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES, ACADEMIC RESULTS AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHERE
APPLICABLE.

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International Qualifications

FAC U LT Y
(Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)
General Certificate of

Secondary Education
Secondary Education

Secondary Education

Secondary Education
Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced Subsidiary
Advanced Subsidiary
Level)/International
Ordinary Level (O

Advanced Level

Advanced Level

Advanced Level

Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate

Certificate of
Certificate of

Certificate of

(IB Diploma))
(IB Diploma))

(IB Diploma))

International
International

International

Higher Int.
Higher Int.

Higher Int.
(AS Level)

(AS Level)

(AS Level)
(A Level)

(HIGCSE)
(HIGCSE)

(HIGCSE)

(A Level)
(A Level)
(IGCSE)

BY
ADMISSIONS
Physics
English Language Mathematics
Chemistry
(BSc ChemEng and BSc Metallurgy ONLY)

School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

HL 4-7,
A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7
HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 HL 4-7,
A-D A-D 1-3
SL 5-7

HL 4-7,
A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7
HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7
HL 4-7,
A-D A-D 1-3
SL 5-7

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

School of Electrical and Information Engineering

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

School of Mining Engineering

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

School of Architecture and Planning

HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

School of Construction Economics and Management

HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

NB: DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE, MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE.
FINAL SELECTION IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES, ACADEMIC RESULTS AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHERE
APPLICABLE.

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 Faculty of Health Sciences
FAC U LT Y

Minimum Admission Requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass. Closing Date: 30 June 2024

English Home Life

BY

Language Sciences
Maths Life Physical
Programmes Selection Procedures or First Mathematics AND/OR
Literacy Sciences Science
ADMISSIONS

Additional Physical
Language Sciences

When applying to the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will not be selected on your school leaving results only, although they are very important. A Composite Index
(CI) is calculated, taking into consideration a 60% weighting for, (i) your academic results for five subjects and a 40% weighting for (ii) your National Benchmark
Test scores. Only five subjects are used to derive an academic score, which is calculated according to the percentages obtained, NOT symbols. These are English,
Mathematics, Physical Sciences/Life Sciences and the best two other subjects. Dental Science requires English, Mathematics, Physical Sciences AND Life Sciences.
All applicants (excluding applicants who are applying to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) or the Graduate Entry Physiotherapy Programme (GEPP),
those who are in their final year of their degree, and those that have already completed a degree), are required to write the National Benchmark Test. Qualifying
GEMP and GEPP applicants will be invited to take the Wits Additional Placement Test (WAPT). Applicants are advised to prepare in advance in the event that they
are invited to write the WAPT. Refer to Page 73 for more information on the NBT and the WAPT.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FROM 2028 THE FACULTY MAY REQUIRE APPLICANTS TO ALL HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMMES TO HAVE COMPLETED BOTH LIFE SCIENCES
AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

Bachelor of Health
Sciences: (BHSci)
• Biomedical All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants, except
Sciences those applying to the Graduate Entry Medical
5 5 5
• Biokinetics Programme (GEMP) or the Graduate Entry
• Health Systems Physiotherapy Programme (GEPP), those who are
Sciences in their final year of a degree and those who have
(All 3 years) already completed a degree, must write the NBT
by 18 August 2024 before being considered for
admission.
Bachelor of Clinical
Refer to Page 73 for more information on
Medical Practice 4 4 7 4
the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za
(BCMP) (3 years)

Bachelor of There are two entry points into the MBBCh:

Medicine and • first year, for applicants currently in Grade 12
Bachelor of and ; 5 5 5
Surgery (MBBCh) • third year, for applicants who have completed
(6 years) a relevant degree (GEMP).

Bachelor of Dental All applicants to Bachelor of Dental Science and

Science (BDS) Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences must spend 5 5 5 5
time observing specific procedures as performed
(5 years)
by a Dentist/Dental Therapist/Oral Hygienist
to gain insight into the profession. Applicants
must complete a job shadowing certificate of
attendance (minimum 16 hours). Only observation
Bachelor of hours completed between 1 July 2023 and 31
Oral Health July 2024 will be accepted. Please download
Sciences the form from: www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/ 4 4 7 4
(BOHS) apply-to-wits/additional-requirements/ under
(3 years) Additional Requirements. Applicants who fail to
submit a certificate of attendance will not be
considered for admission.

Bachelor of
Nursing (BNurs) 4 4 4
(4 years)

Bachelor of
Pharmacy (BPharm) 5 5 5
(4 years)

All applicants to BSc Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of must spend time observing an Occupational
Science in Therapist and all applicants to BSc Physiotherapy
Occupational must spend time observing a Physiotherapist, 4 4 4
Therapy (BSc (OT) to gain insight into the profession. Applicants
(4 years) must complete a job shadowing certificate of
attendance (minimum 16 hours). Only observation
hours completed between 1 July 2023 and 31 July
Bachelor of 2024 will be accepted. Please download the form
Science in from: www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-
Physiotherapy wits/additional-requirements/ under Additional 5 5 5
(BSc Requirements. Applicants who fail to submit a
Physiotherapy) certificate of attendance will not be considered
(4 years) for admission.

NB: DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE, MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE.
FINAL SELECTION IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES, ACADEMIC RESULTS AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHERE
APPLICABLE.
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International Qualifications

FAC U LT Y
(Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)

Advanced Level (A Level)

Ordinary Level (O Level)/

Certificate of Secondary

Higher Int. Certificate of

Higher Int. Certificate of

Higher Int. Certificate of

Secondary Education

Secondary Education

Secondary Education
Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced Subsidiary
International General

BY
Education (IGCSE)

Advanced Level

Advanced Level
Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate
(IB Diploma))
International

International

International
(IB Diploma)

(IB Diploma)
(AS Level)

(AS Level)

(AS Level)
(HIGCSE)

(HIGCSE)

(HIGCSE)
(A Level)

(A Level)

ADMISSIONS
English Language Mathematics Biology/Physics/Chemistry

ALL Applicants must have done English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics or Chemistry.
Bachelor of Dental Science applicants must have done English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics AND Chemistry.

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
SL 5-7 SL 5-7
Physics Physics Physics Physics
OR OR OR OR
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
HL 4-7, HL 4-7, TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
Physics Physics OR Physics Physics
OR Chemistry Chemistry OR Chemistry OR Chemistry

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
HL 4-7, HL 4-7, TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
Physics Physics Physics Physics
OR Chemistry OR Chemistry OR Chemistry OR Chemistry
A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2
HL 4-7, HL 4-7, Biology AND Biology AND Biology AND Biology AND
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 Physics AND Physics AND Physics AND Physics AND
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
SL 5-7 SL 5-7
Physics Physics Physics Physics
OR OR OR OR
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
SL 5-7 SL 5-7
Physics Physics Physics Physics
OR OR OR OR
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry
A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2
A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
HL 4-7, HL 4-7, TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
Physics OR Physics OR Physics OR Physics OR
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
SL 5-7 SL 5-7
Physics Physics Physics Physics
OR OR OR OR
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry
A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2
A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-B A-C 1-2 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
SL 5-7 SL 5-7
Physics Physics Physics Physics
OR OR OR OR
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry

NB: DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE, MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE.
FINAL SELECTION IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES, ACADEMIC RESULTS AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHERE
APPLICABLE.
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 Faculty of Humanities
FAC U LT Y

Minimum Admission Requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass
Closing Dates: 30 June 2024 (B Speech Language-Pathology And B Audiology And BA Film And Television)
30 September 2023 (all other programmes)
BY
ADMISSIONS

English Home
Language
Maths Technical
Programmes APS or First Mathematics Waitlisting
Literacy Mathematics
Additional
Language

Bachelor of Arts 30-35 points. Preference is given to

36 + 5
(BA) (3 years) higher English results.

Applicants who wish to take law courses

in their first year of study must meet the
Bachelor of Arts
43 + 5 3 4 admission requirements for law
(Law) (3 years)
(40-42 points). Preference is given to
higher English results.

Professional and Specialist degrees:

Wits School of Arts (WSoA)

Programme Additional Selection Criteria
Bachelor of Arts in Consideration for any degree
Digital Arts (4 years) in the Wits School of Arts
requires applicants to fulfil
Bachelor of Arts in the academic entrance
Theatre and criteria set out by the
Performance (4 University. In addition, it is
years) required that the applicant
Bachelor of Arts in successfully complete an
Film and Television interview/audition/portfolio/
(4 years) written assignment at the
Wits School of Arts that will
Bachelor of Arts in take place from
Fine Arts (4 years) May 2024. Consideration
into the degree is dependent
on you successfully fulfilling
Bachelor of Music
both these criteria.
(4 years)
English Home
Language
APS or First Waitlisting
Additional
Language
An APS of 30-35 points may be wait-listed,
36 + 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
given to higher English results.
An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed,
34 + 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
given to higher English results.
An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed,
34 + 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
given to higher English results.
An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed,
34 + 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
given to higher English results.
An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed,
34 + 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
given to higher English results.

Wits School of Education (WSoE)

Mathematics or Maths Literacy or

Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Technical Mathematics

An APS of 31-36 may be wait-listed,

Foundation Phase
37 + 5 4 5 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
Teaching (4 years)
given to higher English results.

An APS of 31-36 may be wait-listed,

Intermediate Phase
37 + 5 4 5 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
Teaching (4 years)
given to higher English results.
Teaching subjects: Physical Sciences, Life
Senior Phase and Sciences, Engineering Graphics & Design (EGD),
Geography, History, IsiZulu Home Language, An APS of 31-36 may be wait-listed,
Further Education
37 + 5 IsiZulu First Additional Language, Sesotho Home subject to place availability. Preference is
and Training Language, Sesotho First Additional Language, given to higher English results.
Teaching (4 years) Information Technology, Mechanical Technology
(Auto), Mathematics, Technical Mathematics

School of Human and Community Development (SHCD)

Bachelor of Applicants for the Bachelor An APS of 30-33 points may be

Speech-Language of Speech-Language
Pathology (4 years) Pathology, Bachelor of
Audiology are required to
write the NBT. Please refer to
Bachelor of Page 12 for more information
Audiology (4 years) on the NBT.
34 + 5 4 wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Preference is given to higher English results.
An APS of 30-33 points may be
34 + 5 4 wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Preference is given to higher English results.

An APS of 30-33 points may be

Bachelor of Social
34 + 5 wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Work (4 years)
Preference is given to higher English results.

NB: DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE, MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE. FINAL
SELECTION IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES, ACADEMIC RESULTS AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHERE APPLICABLE.
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International Qualifications

FAC U LT Y
(Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)

Mature Age Exemption only

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate
Int. Gen. Certificate (IGC)/
Advanced Level (A Level)

Advanced Level (A Level)

Ordinary Level (O Level)/

Ordinary Level (O Level)/

Secondary Education for

Certificate of Secondary

Higher Int. Certificate of

Higher Int. Certificate of

Secondary Education

Secondary Education
Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced Subsidiary
International General

Education (IGCSE)

(IB Diploma))

(IB Diploma))

BY
(AS Level)

(AS Level)
(HIGCSE)

(HIGCSE)
(IGCSE)

ADMISSIONS
English Language Mathematics

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

HL 4-7
HL 4-7 SL 5-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-D A-D 1-3
SL 5-7 (Maths
Method)

Professional and Specialist degrees:

Wits School of Arts (WSoA)

O Level/ IGC/ O Level/IGC/

A Level AS Level IB Diploma HIGCSE A Level AS Level IB Diploma HIGCSE
IGCSE IGCSE

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

Wits School of Education (WSoE)

Bachelor of Education (BEd)

HL 4-7 HL 3-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-D A-D 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 4-7

HL 4-7 HL 3-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-D A-D 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 4-7

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

School of Human and Community Development (SHCD)

HL 4-7 HL 3-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-D A-D 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 4-7

HL 4-7 HL 3-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-D A-D 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 4-7

HL 4-7 Teaching subjects: Physics, Biology, Geography, History,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 Information Technology, Mathematics

NB: DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE, MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE. FINAL
SELECTION IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES, ACADEMIC RESULTS AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHERE APPLICABLE.

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 Faculty of Science
FAC U LT Y

Minimum Admission Requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass
Closing Date: 30 September 2024
All applicants to the Faculty of Science are required to write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2024.
BY

Refer to Page 116 for more information on the NBT.

ADMISSIONS

English Home
Duration Language or First Physical
Programmes APS Mathematics Waitlisting
(years) Additional Science
Language

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Applicants with 40-41 points may be

3 42 + 5 5
General wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Biological Sciences

Bachelor of Science in the field Applicants with 41-42 points may be

3 43 + 5 5
of Biological Sciences wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science in the
Applicants with 40-41 points may be
fields of Geographical and 3 42 + 5 5
wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Archaeological Sciences

Bachelor of Science in the field Applicants with 40-41 points may be

3 42 + 5 5
of Geospatial Sciences wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Bachelor of Science in the field Applicants with 40-41 points may be

3 42 + 5 5
of Environmental Studies wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Bachelor of Science in the field Applicants with 40-41 points may be

3 42 + 5 6 5
of Geological Sciences wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Mathematical Sciences

Bachelor of Science in the field Applicants with 40-41 points may be

3 42 + 7 7 7
of Actuarial Science wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Bachelor of Science in the field

Applicants with 41-43 points may be
of Computational and Applied 3 44 + 5 6
wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in the field Applicants with 41-43 points may be

3 44 + 5 6
of Computer Science wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Bachelor of Science in the field Applicants with 40-41 points may be

3 42 + 7 7 7
of Mathematical Sciences wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Physical Sciences
Bachelor of Science in the
Applicants with 40-41 points may be
field of Physical Sciences 3 42 + 5 6 5
wait-listed, subject to place availability.
(Chemistry/Physics)

Bachelor of Science in the field

Applicants with 40-42 points may be
of Chemistry with Chemical 3 43 + 5 6 6
wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Engineering

Bachelor of Science in the field Applicants with 40-42 points may be

3 43 + 5 6 5
of Materials Science wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Bachelor of Science in the field Applicants with 40-42 points may be

3 43 + 5 6 6
of Astronomy and Astrophysics wait-listed, subject to place availability.

NB: DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE, MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE.
FINAL SELECTION IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES, ACADEMIC RESULTS and OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHERE
APPLICABLE.

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International Qualifications

FAC U LT Y
(Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)

Advanced Level (A Level)

Advanced Level (A Level)

Ordinary Level (O Level)/

Higher Int. Certificate of

Higher Int. Certificate of

Higher Int. Certificate of

Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced Subsidiary
International General

Education (HIGCSE)

Education (HIGCSE)

Education (HIGCSE)
Education (IGCSE)

Advanced Level
Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate
Certificate of

(IB Diploma))

(IB Diploma))

(IB Diploma))
International

International

International
Secondary

Secondary

Secondary

Secondary

BY
(AS Level)

(AS Level)

(AS Level)
(A Level)

ADMISSIONS
English Language Mathematics Physics

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

Biological Sciences

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

Earth Sciences

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7 HL 4-7

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7 HL 4-7

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

Mathematical Sciences

A-B A-B A-B HL 6-7 1-2 A A HL 6-7 1 A-B A-B HL 6-7 1

HL 6-7
A-B A-B A-B 1-2 A A HL 6-7 1
SL 7

HL 6-7
A-B A-B A-B 1-2 A A HL 6-7 1
SL 7

A-B A-B A-B HL 6-7 1-2 A A HL 6-7 1 A-B A-B HL 6-7 1

Physical Sciences

HL 4-7 HL 4-7 HL 4-7

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7 HL 4-7

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7 HL 4-7

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7 HL 4-7

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

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FINAL SELECTION IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES, ACADEMIC RESULTS AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHERE
APPLICABLE.

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