UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND - GUIDE FOR UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS 2024
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GUIDE FOR UNDERGRADUATE
APPLICANTS 2024
Visible Resonance Light Show @The Great Hall. Homecoming 2022. Disclaimer: This publication contains information about regulations, policies, tuition fees, curricula and programmes of the University applicable at the time of printing. Amendments to, or updating of the information in this publication may be effected from time to time without prior notification. The accuracy, correctness, or validity of the information contained in this publication is therefore not guaranteed by the University at any given time and is always subject to verification. The user is kindly requested to, at all times, verify the correctness of the published information with the University. Failure to do so will not give rise to any claim or action of any nature against the University by any party whatsoever.
Welcome
Congratulations on choosing Wits! As a bona fide student of the University of the Witwatersrand, you would be
embarking on a special journey of discovery at a special time in our history. For just over 100 years, Wits University
has been producing innovators, job creators and thought-leaders across all fields of society, from engineering to
law, climate change, finance, palaeontology, astrophysics, medicine and more.
At Wits University, you will be exposed to academic know-how, thought-leadership and frontline research in
the latest technologies and methodologies that will lead Africa to a meaningful contribution to its own future.
With top rated lecturers and professors, Wits combines the academic with the social imperative, enabling exposure
to experiences and equipping you with the tools you need to thrive in your career as responsible global citizens.
With no less than four Nobel prize winners during its 100 year history, we pride ourselves on being integral to the
fabric of this great city that is Johannesburg.
Thank you for choosing Wits as the next step in your academic and professional development. As a part of the 2024
student cohort, you will hold a place in Wits’ history as you take it into its next century. I hope that you will enjoy being
a part of our vibrant community and I wish you the best on your academic journey with us.
Professor Zeblon Vilakazi
Vice-Chancellor and Principal
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WITS
HOMECOMING.
SEPTEMBER
2022
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CONTENTS
ABOUT WITS
Wits in the academic rankings 4
Wits’ achievements in research 5
Attractions at Wits 8
State-of-the-art infrastructure and technology 9
ADMISSIONS
National Senior Certificate 11
National Benchmark Test 12
National Certificate (Vocational) 13
ADMISSIONS BY FACULTY
Commerce, Law and Management 14
Engineering and the Built Environment 16
Health Sciences 18
Humanities 20
Science 22
APPLICATIONS
Apply online and application closing dates 24
Changing programmes 26
Changing your contact details 27
International Students Office 28
International qualifications 29
FEES, SCHOLARSHIPS and BURSARIES
Average tuition fees 30
Paying for your studies 31
Fees and funding 32
Scholarships and bursaries 33
Career Guidance - www.gostudy.net 34
PROGRAMMES
Commerce, Law and Management 38
Engineering and the Built Environment 56
Health Sciences 75
Humanities 92
Science 115
STUDENT LIFE
Recreation and getting around Joburg 140
STUDENT SUPPORT and SERVICES
Counselling and Careers Development Unit 141
Student Representative Council 142
Campus Housing and Residence Life 144
Disability Rights Unit 146
Recreation around Wits 147
Wits Sport 149
REFERENCES
List of acronyms 153
Contact information 154
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A World-Class Developing Employable
University Graduates
10 000
Wits is a leading African university that is ranked in the top
About
1%
of universities in the world. In 2022, Wits
celebrated 100 years of academic and
research excellence, social justice and
the advancement of the public good. Our history is highly employable students
inextricably linked to that of mining, the City, and civic graduate annually
and political activism.
Of those employed,
Top Top Top 93% find jobs within
10 65 30
6 months of graduating
in Canada
and Australia
in the
EU and US
in the UK
+200 000
graduates in
Located in the Economic
Hub of Africa 100 years
400 buildings, 7 campuses,
including the Wits Rural Facility
11 Libraries, 18 Residences, 2 commercial Ranked
98th
companies – Wits Health Consortium
and Wits Enterprise
Wits owns the Sterkfontein Caves in the
in the world for Alumni
Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site
Employability (CWUR)
and a private teaching hospital – the
Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre
The Home of Talented Scholars SCIENCE
COMMERCE, LAW
AND MANAGEMENT
13%
26%
42 175 students STUDENT
25% ENROLMENT
57% female HUMANITIES BY
FACULTY
Almost 50% are first in their family
19%
to attend a university
ENGINEERING AND THE
13% BUILT ENVIRONMENT
5 Faculties, 33 Schools, over 3 000 courses HEALTH SCIENCES
1 665 academics, 6 582 employees,
2 213 joint staff
Wits administers R1 billion in student financial
Postgraduate students now make aid, scholarships and bursaries annually. There
up almost 40% of Wits students are numerous services available for students.
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WITS RESEARCH AND
Digital Transformation
Wits University continues to generate high-quality, household electrification. The PeCo grid is an innovative,
locally-relevant knowledge that matches and exceeds robust, affordable and easy-to-use off-grid electrification
global standards in research fields like Covid-19, HIV, solution that can seamlessly expand as the user’s needs
genetics, quantum computing, energy, migration, grow, thus giving users the freedom to choose their own
diversity and inequality. Wits has long been recognised energy solution. It is an innovative alternative to utility
as a global leader in HIV research and has contributed grid electrification, which can reach the unreachable,
a vast amount of knowledge in the fight against the such as the sparse populations of indigent households in
Covid-19 pandemic, amongst other research highlights. the rural regions of Sub-Saharan Africa.
COVID-19 VACCINE TRIALS DRIVING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Wits scientists, researchers and clinicians are at the Wits is a leader in digital business and governance, big
forefront of fighting COVID-19 in SA. Wits led SA data, artificial intelligence, robotics, supercomputing,
and Africa’s first Covid-19 vaccine trials - the Oxford/ and quantum computing. WitsQ - the Wits Quantum
AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine trial and the Novavax Initiative, an African first, seeks to advance quantum
Covid-19 vaccine trial. technologies through research, innovation, business,
education, outreach and ethics. www.wits.ac.za/innovate
NEW INJECTION TO PREVENT HIV
An HIV study showed that a newly discovered injection THE WITS DIGITAL DOME
was more effective than the current daily HIV pill to This is an iconic centenary project that will support data
prevent HIV in women. Wits University’s Early unblinding science exploration and discovery in radio astronomy,
of the long-acting cabotegravir (CAB LA) is a milestone fluid dynamics, the digital arts, and lightning studies
for prevention of HIV among women in sub Saharan – to be held in the current Planetarium space. The
Africa. Planetarium will be modernised to a full-dome, real-time,
interactive digital system that provides the opportunity
REPURPOSING DRUGS TO TREAT DANGEROUS to broaden this role to well beyond astronomy. The Wits
DISEASES Digital Dome will serve as a new hub for researchers and
Drug repurposing (or repositioning) is a cost-efficient postgraduate training across many disciplines, from the
approach that eliminates the lengthy timeframes of sciences through to the arts and the many connections
conventional drug development, thus giving patients in between, to inspire a new generation of scientists and
treatment sooner. New uses are identified for a drug explorers.
outside of its original scope of indication, resulting
in more effective treatment. The head of the Wits WITS SCIENTISTS HAVE DISCOVERED:
Advanced Drug Delivery Platform (WADDP) research • a new species of dinosaur
unit notes how drug repurposing may reduce the • the dung beetle wind compass
risks associated with the process of conventional drug • an asteroid that contributed to mass extinction
discovery and development, as existing knowledge on and climate change
candidate drugs can be further developed more quickly • an ancient drop of water that rewrites the Earth’s
and enhanced. history.
MOST INFLUENTIAL RESEARCH ON FRACTAL LIGHT WITS STUDENTS HAVE DEVELOPED:
The Optical Society of America named Wits’ research • a new genetic mobile application
involving fractal light from lasers as the most influential • an off-grid solution to electrify households in
in optics and photonics. Climate scientists are Africa (PeCo Grid) and,
developing the first Earth System Model based in Africa • self-sanitising surfaces to prevent infections in
which will contribute to the fight against the climate hospitals.
emergency.
Wits Professors developed technology using molecular
MAJOR AFRICAN GENOME STUDY diagnostics that ensures the efficacy of the equipment
Wits geneticists have discovered more than three million that tests for tuberculosis. The technology increases
new genetic and susceptibility variants which informs access to TB testing, which improves the diagnosis
African population history, environmental adaptation and treatment of TB around the world, and ultimately
and susceptibility to disease. inhibits further infection. They also developed the
SmartSpot technology which guarantees the quality
PECO GRID of the molecular diagnostic tests, and which is used in
PeCo grids aim to address the challenge of access more than 30 countries worldwide.
to electricity by providing smart solar solutions for
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Wits Chris Seabrooke Music Hall: Launched at
the beginning of the Wits centenary campaign,
it is the only purpose-built live music hall with
a modern acoustic design in Johannesburg;
designed specifically for musical performances.
Origins Centre: Houses
Palaeoanthropological and
Archaeological material, as
well the largest rock engraving
archive on the continent.
Wits Theatre: One of the finest performing arts facilities
The Wits Anglo American Digital Dome (formerly in the country providing support for the mounting of
the Planetarium: The nearly 100-year-old Star productions and aspects of technical teaching and
Projector at the Wits Planetarium is being replaced practical training. The Wits Theatre has established itself
by a fully digital digital dome projection system. as South Africa’s major venue for contemporary dance.
Attractions
ON WITS
CAMPUSES
History, heritage and science at Wits Wits Art Museum (WAM):
Houses 9 000 of the world’s
largest and finest collections of
African art and is a rich resource
Tshimologong Digital Innovation for research and training.
Precinct: This Precinct facilitates
the incubation of start-ups, the
commercialisation of research and
the development of high-level The Life Sciences Museum:
digital skills for students, working The only natural history museum
professionals and unemployed youth in Johannesburg
The Adler Museum of Medicine:
8 Preserves South Africa’s history of
the health sciencesWITS OFFERS STATE-OF-THE-ART
Infrastructure and Technology
Unlimited and fast WiFi
Smart classrooms
Future libraries
Knowledge hubs
Online resources
E-degrees and short courses
Blended Learning
Learning via electronic and online media as
well as traditional face-to-face teaching by
expert lecturers.
Simulation Labs
Students are trained and assessed on how to
react to conditions as they would under real life
circumstances. Clinical skills, attitudes, knowledge
and reasoning are evaluated, preparing students
for transition into the real clinical environment.
eZones
A student-centred adaptive learning
environment on Wits Education Campus
that uses advanced eLearning tools to
deliver education that prepares students
for the 21st Century.
9ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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APPLY ON TIME
Consider this: over 100 000 applications were received in 2022,
for 2023, all competing for just over 5 000 undergraduate places.
The same number of applications can be expected in 2023, for
the 2024 cohort.
Application closing dates - see Page 24.
MORE IMPORTANTLY
Study hard and keep your grades up as admission into Wits requires
high marks. Provisional acceptance is based on self-reported Grade 11
final marks, with final acceptance based on your final Matric results.
10National Senior Certificate
Minimum Admission Requirements (Bachelor’s Degree Pass)
NB: Compliance with the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place at the University. The University has a
specific number of places for first year undergraduates, approved by the Department of Higher Education and
Training. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements
where applicable.
Applicants require the following to be considered for entry into any of the five faculties:
• National Senior Certificate (NSC), or Independent Examinations Board (IEB), or South African Comprehensive
Assessment Institute (SACAI) subjects, and
• Certain levels of achievement as set out in this Guide, as well as a Bachelor’s degree pass.
Points
Wits tabulates the points score for all subjects on the LLB, Education and Humanities (except for Speech-
following basis: Language Pathology and Audiology)
• English must be taken either as Home • Wits does not distinguish between designated vs.
Language or First Additional Language non - designated subjects when calculating the
• Mathematics is a core and compulsory subject admission points score (APS)
for all numerate programmes in Commerce, • The APS calculation is based on the best seven
Law and Management, Engineering and the subjects including Life Orientation (faculty specific
Built Environment, Science and most of the subjects must be included in the calculation)
programmes in the Health Sciences Faculty • Further Studies subjects are also included in the
• Mathematical Literacy will be considered for APS calculation
WITS ADMISSION POINTS SCORE (APS) National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Admission Points Score (APS)
Mathematics
Wits APS for
English and
Orientation
Wits APS
Wits APS
Subjects
for Life
NSC Scale of
Other
APS%
Wits
NSC %
Achievement
7 80 - 99
8 90-100 8+2=10 4 8
6 70 - 79
7 80-89 7+2=9 3 7
5 60 - 69
6 70-79 6+2=8 2 6
5 60-69 5+2=7 1 5 4 50 - 59
4 50-59 4 0 4 3 40 - 49
3 40-49 3 0 3 2 30 - 39
0 30-39 0 0 0 1 0 - 29
0 0-29 0 0 0
CALCULATE YOUR POINTS
Note: Seven subjects are used in the calculation of APS CENTRAL APPLICATION SERVICE (CAS)
Wits
Subject % The DHET has published the Draft Central
APS
Application Service Bill, 2019 to enable the
1. English Home Language OR establishment of a Post-School Education
First Additional Language and Training Central Application Service.
The CAS will offer advice and serve as an
2. First Additional Language
application channel for students applying
3. Mathematics/Maths Literacy for PSET opportunities. The service allows
4. students to apply for study places, pay a
single application fee and facilitate their
5.
applications to more than one institution if
6. necessary. The University will provide further
7. Life Orientation updates as and when these become available.
TOTAL APS
www.wi t s . a c . z a /un de rg ra dua te /e n t r y- re q u i re m e n t s /ad m i s s i on - re q u i re m e n t s - n s c/ 11National Benchmark Tests
Test Dates (*Dates are subject to change)
Health Sciences as well as Humanities (Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology): no later than 13 August 2023
Science: The test must be written by 31 October 2023. (Your test results are used in addition to your Grade 12 results to
identify students who may need additional support during the course of their studies).
For a comprehensive list of test dates, registration dates and available venues, please refer to the NBT website:
www.nbt.ac.za
The following applicants are required to write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being considered for admission:
Wits Additional Placement Test (WAPT)
Faculty of Health Sciences
GRADUATE ENTRY MEDICAL
All applicants, except those applying to the Graduate Entry Medical
PROGRAMME (GEMP)
Programme (GEMP) only, those who are in their final year of a
degree and those who have already completed a degree, must (GEMP) applicants only
write the NBT before being considered for admission. Please note: To be able to calculate a composite
• Applicants who achieve in the ‘basic’ range (refer to the index, all components that contribute
Benchmark Performance Levels table below), are unlikely to to this must be finalised (i.e.Tertiary
be considered for a place in the Health Sciences degrees. Aggregate). Applicants will be notified
• These are standard tests for all medical schools in South of their eligibility to write the WAPT,
Africa and you are only required to write the tests once, scheduled for September 2023, as and
irrespective of the number of medical schools you have when documentation for applications is
applied to. complete. This means that the Faculty has
received an academic transcript and all
other pertinent documents. If documents
Benchmark Performance Levels are not submitted by July 2023, no
Academic Quantitative further consideration will be given to your
Maths application. Applicants will need to start
Literacy Literacy
preparing well in advance of notification.
Min Max Min Max Min Max All information about the content and
nature of each of the components of the
Proficient 69 100 70 100 69 100
test is given on the GEMP website:
Intermediate 35 68 40 69 37 68
www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp
Basic 0 34 0 39 0 36
Faculty of Humanities account for selection purposes and thus it is not
advisable to write the tests more than once in
Applicants to the Bachelor of Speech-Language any year.
Pathology, Bachelor of Audiology. • NBT results are valid for three years.
Mature age applicants who wrote matric pre-2008, Rules
with no degree exemption, may qualify for exemption • Applicants to register on www.nbt.ac.za/ to
and will be required to write the NBT test for all Arts write the tests. Registration closes approximately
degrees (excluding BA Law, Bachelor of Speech- three weeks prior to each of the test dates. You
Language Pathology and Bachelor of Audiology). can register for the NBT even before you submit
Two Tests your application to the University.
DO NOT wait for an official notification from the
1) Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test University in order to register and write the tests.
2) Mathematics Test You may miss the NBT deadline.
The test results will be used in addition to the Grade • A fee is charged for the tests. The fee can only be
11 results (for early decision making purposes) and the paid once you have registered to write the test.
Grade 12 results (for final decision-making purposes). • Results received for tests written after this
• Both tests (1 and 2) must be written at one date WILL NOT be taken into consideration.
session. Applicants are encouraged to write the tests as
• ONLY the first attempt results will be taken into early as possible.
12National Certificate (Vocational)
Subject to institutional admission requirements, the minimum admission requirement to a Bachelor’s degree
programme is a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by Council for General and Further Education and
Training. The minimum legislative requirements for admission to a Bachelors degree include the achievement of:
• Three fundamental subjects between 60 - 69%
(including English as the language of learning and teaching at Wits).
• Three vocational subjects from the designated list between 70-79% (4).
WITS INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
An applicant who holds an NCV may be invited to write a test, provided that he/she has met the following compulsory
institutional requirements as well as the Faculty and degree-specific requirements. An applicant must have:
• Taken English as either language of learning and teaching or as the first additional language
• Taken Mathematics as a fundamental component
• Achieved 70-79% for all seven subjects - in fundamental and vocational categories.
Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
English 4 (70%)
BCom
BEconSc Mathematics 4 (70%)
BAccSc
Four subjects from Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Besides meeting the University’s requirements an applicant who holds an NCV will be
interviewed by the Dean, Assistant Dean and relevant Head of School.
Faculty of Science
Mathematics 5 (80%)
Physical Sciences 5 (80%)
English 5 (80%)
Faculty of Health Sciences
MBBCh, BPharm English HL/First Additional Language 4 (70%)
BSc(Physio),
BHSc Mathematics 4 (70%)
(Biomedical and
Biokinetics) Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Sciences 4 (70%)
English HL/First Additional Language 4 (70%)
BDS Mathematics 4 (70%)
Life Sciences and Physical Sciences 4 (70%)
BNurs English HL/First Additional Language 3 (60%)
BSc (OT)
BCMP Mathematics 3 (60%)
Bachelor of Oral
Health Sciences Life Sciences and Physical Sciences 3 (60%)
Faculty of Humanities
Applicants who present with an NCV will not be considered.
Admission Points Score % Rating
Outstanding 80-100 5
Highly competent 70-79 4
Competent 50-69 3
Not yet competent 40-49 2
Not achieved 0-39 1
www.wits. ac .z a /un de rg ra dua te /e n t r y-re q u i re m e n t s /n at i on al - ce r t i f i cate -vocat i on al - n cv- gu i d e l ines/ 13Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
FA C U LT Y
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass
Closing Date: 30 September 2023
BY
English Home
Language
Duration Maths
Programmes APS OR Mathematics Waitlisting
(years) Literacy
First Additional
Language
ADMISSIONS
School of Business Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce
(BCom) Applicants with an APS of 35-37,
as well as English Level 6 AND
- General 3 38 + 5 5 Mathematics Level 6, will be
- Politics, Philosophy and wait-listed, subject to place
Economics availability.
- Information Systems
School of Accountancy
Applicants with an APS of 39-43,
as well as English Level 6 AND
Bachelor of
3 44 + 5 6 Mathematics Level 6, will be
Accounting Science (BAccSci)
wait-listed, subject to place
availability.
Applicants with an APS of 35-37,
BCom as well as English Level 6 AND
3 38 + 5 5 Mathematics Level 6, will be
- Accounting wait-listed, subject to place
availability.
School of Economics and Finance
Applicants with an APS of 39-41,
as well as English Level 5 AND
Mathematics Level 7, will be
Bachelor of Economic wait-listed, subject to place
3 42 + 5 6
Science (BEconSci) availability. Applicants interested
in Actuarial Science require
Mathematics
Level 7 and English Level 6.
School of Law
Applicants with an APS of 35-42,
as well as English Level 6 AND
Bachelor of Commerce
3 43 + 5 5 Mathematics Level 6, will be
with Law - BCom (Law)
wait-listed subject to place
availability.
Subject to assessment criteria as determined by the School of Law and place
No
Two-year LLB availability. Wits students who have completed a BA Law or BCom Law are
2 matric APS 4
(for graduates only) eligible to apply for the two-year LLB. Applicants must have obtained an average
calculation
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 at
No 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 Maths
Four-year LLB 4 46 + 6 4 6
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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FA C U LT Y
Matriculation Board)
Advanced Level (A Level)
Advanced Level (A Level)
Certificate of Secondary
Ordinary Level (O Level)/
Higher Int. Certificate of
Certificate of Secondary
Secondary Education
International General
Advanced Subsidiary
Advanced Subsidiary
Higher International
Education (HIGCSE)
Education (IGCSE)
(O Level)/IGCSE
Ordinary Level
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate
International
International
(IB Diploma)
(IB Diploma)
(AS Level)
(AS Level)
(HIGCSE)
BY
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
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.
www.wi t s . a c . z a /un de rg ra dua te /e n t r y- re q u i re m e n t s /ad m i s s i on - re q u i re m e n t s - n s c/ 15Faculty of Engineering
FA C U LT Y
and the Built Environment
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass
Closing Dates: 30 June 2023 (Bachelor of Architectural Studies) | 30 September 2023 (all other programmes)
BY
Programmes English Home
Language
Physical
(Refer to Page 70 for information on the APS OR First Mathematics Additional Information
Science
common First year curriculum for all Additional
professional engineering degrees). Language
ADMISSIONS
School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Chemical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand a
(4 years) 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 Science stand a
(4 years) greater chance of being accepted.
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Civil Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand a
(4 years) greater chance of being accepted.
School of Electrical and Information Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Electrical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand a
(4 years) greater chance of being accepted.
Bachelor of Engineering Science in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Biomedical Engineering (BEngSc(BME)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand a
(3 years) greater chance of being accepted.
Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English,
(BEngSc(DA)) 42 + 5 5 5 Mathematics and Physical Science stand a greater
(3 years) chance of being accepted.
School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Aeronautical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand a
(4 years) greater chance of being accepted.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Industrial Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand a
(4 years) greater chance of being accepted.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Mechanical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand a
(4 years) greater chance of being accepted.
School of Mining Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Mining Engineering BSc(Eng) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand a
(4 years) greater chance of being accepted.
School of Architecture and Planning
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
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) process is conducted by a panel of senior academics from the School of
34 + 4 4
(3 years) 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 Planning Applicants with an APS of 30-35 will be wait-listed
36 + 5 5
(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 + 5 5
(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) 36 + 5 5
subject to place availability.
(BSc(CS)(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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FA C U LT Y
Matriculation Board)
Advanced Level
Advanced Level
Advanced Level
Ordinary Level (O Level)/
Higher Int. Certificate of
Higher Int. Certificate of
Higher Int. Certificate of
Certificate of Secondary
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate
Secondary Education
Secondary Education
Secondary Education
International General
(IB Diploma))
(IB Diploma))
(IB Diploma))
International
International
International
Education (IGCSE)
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Subsidiary
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
(AS Level)
(AS Level)
(AS Level)
(A Level)
(A Level)
(A Level)
(HIGCSE)
(HIGCSE)
(HIGCSE)
BY
Physics
English Language Mathematics
Chemistry
ADMISSIONS
(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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FA C U LT Y
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass
Closing Date: 30 June 2023
English Home Life
Language Sciences
Maths Life Physical
Programmes Selection Procedures OR First Mathematics AND/OR
Literacy Sciences Science
BY
Additional Physical
Language Science
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 is
ADMISSIONS
calculated, taking into consideration, (i) your academic results for five subjects and (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 Science/Life Sciences and the best two
other subjects. Dental Science requires English, Mathematics, Physical Science AND Life Sciences. All applicants (excluding applicants who are applying to the Graduate
Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only, 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 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 90 for more information on the NBT and the WAPT.
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) only, those who are in their
• Health Systems final year of a degree and those who have already
Sciences completed a degree, must write the NBT by
(All 3 years) 13 August 2023 before being considered for
admission.
Bachelor of Clinical
Refer to Page 90 for more information on
Medical Practice
the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za 4 4 7 4
(BCMP)
(3 years)
There are two entry points into the MBBCh:
Bachelor of
• First year, for applicants currently in Grade 12 and ;
Medicine and
5 5 5
Bachelor of Surgery • Third year, for applicants who have completed a
(MBBCh) (6 years) 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
(5 years) time observing specific procedures as performed
by a Dentist/Dental Therapist/Oral Hygienist to
gain insight into the profession. Applicants must
complete a job shadowing certificate of attendance
Bachelor of (minimum 16 hours). Only observation hours
Oral Health completed between 1 July 2022 and 31 July 2023 will
Sciences be accepted. Please download the form from: 4 4 7 4
(BOHS) www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/
(3 years) under Additional Forms.
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
5 5 5
(BPharm)
(4 years)
Bachelor of All applicants to BSc Occupational Therapy must
Science in spend time observing an Occupational Therapist
Occupational and all applicants to BSc Physiotherapy must spend 4 4 4
Therapy time observing a Physiotherapist, to gain insight
(BSc (OT) into the profession. Applicants must complete a job
(4 years) shadowing certificate of attendance (minimum 16
hours). Only observation hours completed between
Bachelor of 1 July 2022 and 31 July 2023 will be accepted. Please
Science in download the form from:
Physiotherapy www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/
5 5 5
(BSc under Additional Forms. Applicants who fail to
Physiotherapy) submit a certificate of attendance will not be
(4 years) considered 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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FA C U LT Y
Matriculation Board)
Advanced Level (A Level)
Ordinary Level (O Level)/
Higher Int. Certificate of
Higher Int. Certificate of
Higher Int. Certificate of
Certificate of Secondary
Secondary Education
Secondary Education
Secondary Education
International General
Advanced Subsidiary
Advanced Subsidiary
Advanced Subsidiary
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)
BY
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
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
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 1-2
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
A choice of A choice of A choice of
A choice of TWO
TWO from TWO from TWO from
HL 4-7, HL 4-7, from Biology,
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2 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
TWO from TWO from TWO from
HL 4-7, HL 4-7, from Biology,
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-B A-C 1-2 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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FA C U LT Y
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass
Closing Dates: 30 June 2023 (B Speech Language-Pathology and B Audiology and BA Film and Television)
30 September 2023 (all other programmes)
BY
English Home
Language
Maths Technical
Programmes APS OR First Mathematics Waitlisting
Literacy Mathematics
Additional
ADMISSIONS
Language
Bachelor of Arts (BA) 30-35 points. Preference is given to
36 + 5
(3 years) higher English results.
Applicants who wish to take law courses
Bachelor of Arts in their first year of study must meet the
(Law) 43 + 5 3 4 admission requirements for law
(3 years) (40-42 points). Preference is given to
higher English results.
Professional and Specialist degrees:
Wits School of Arts (WSoA)
English Home
Language
Programme Additional Selection Criteria APS OR First Waitlisting
Additional
Language
An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed,
Bachelor of Arts in Consideration for any degree 34 + 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
Digital Arts (4 years) in the Wits School of Arts given to higher English results.
requires applicants to fulfil
Bachelor of Arts in the academic entrance An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed,
Theatre and criteria set out by the 34 + 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
Performance (4 University. In addition, it is given to higher English results.
years) required that the applicant
Bachelor of Arts in successfully complete an An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed,
Film and Television interview/audition/portfolio/ 34 + 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
(4 years) written assignment at the given to higher English results.
Wits School of Arts that will
Bachelor of Arts in An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed,
take place from
Fine Arts 34 + 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
May 2023. Consideration into
(4 years) given to higher English results.
the degree is dependent on
you successfully fulfilling An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed,
Bachelor of Music
both these criteria. 34 + 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
(4 years)
given to higher English results.
Wits School of Education (WSoE)
Mathematics OR Maths Literacy OR
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Technical Mathematics
- Foundation Phase An APS of 31-36 may be wait-listed,
Teaching 37+ 5 4 5 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
(4 years) given to higher English results.
- Intermediate Phase An APS of 31-36 may be wait-listed,
Teaching 37+ 5 4 5 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
(4 years) given to higher English results.
- Senior Phase and
An APS of 31-36 may be wait-listed,
Further Education
37+ 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
and Training
given to higher English results.
Teaching (4 years)
School of Human and Community Development (SHCD)
Bachelor of An APS of 30-33 points may be
Speech-Language Applicants for the Bachelor of wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Speech-Language Pathology, 34 + 5 4
Pathology Preference is given to higher English
(4 years) Bachelor of Audiology are results.
required to write the NBT.
An APS of 30-33 points may be
Bachelor of
Please refer to Page 12 for wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Audiology 34 + 5 4
more information on the NBT. Preference is given to higher English
(4 years)
results.
An APS of 30-33 points may be
Bachelor of Social
wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Work 34 + 5
Preference is given to higher English
(4 years)
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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FA C U LT Y
Matriculation Board)
Mature Age Exemption only
International Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate
Int. Gen. Certificate (IGC)/
Advanced Level (A Level)
Advanced Level (A Level)
Secondary Education for
Ordinary Level (O Level)/
Ordinary Level (O Level)/
Higher Int. Certificate of
Higher Int. Certificate of
Certificate of Secondary
Secondary Education
Secondary Education
International General
Advanced Subsidiary
Advanced Subsidiary
Education (IGCSE)
(IB Diploma))
(IB Diploma))
(AS Level)
(AS Level)
(HIGCSE)
(HIGCSE)
(IGCSE)
BY
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/
A Level AS Level IB Diploma HIGCSE O Level/IGC/IGCSE A Level AS Level IB Diploma HIGCSE
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
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
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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FA C U LT Y
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass
Closing Date: 30 September 2023
All applicants to the Faculty of Science, are required to write the National Benchmark Test on 31 October 2023.
Refer to Page 116 for more information on the NBT.
BY
English Home
Duration Language or First Physical
Programmes APS Mathematics Waitlisting
(years) Additional Science
ADMISSIONS
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 of Applicants with 41-42 points may be
3 43 + 5 5
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 of Applicants with 40-41 points may be
3 42+ 7 7 7
Actuarial Science wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Bachelor of Science in the field of
Applicants with 41-43 points may be
Computational and Applied 3 44+ 5 6
wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in the field of Applicants with 41-43 points may be
3 44+ 5 6
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 Science
Bachelor of Science in the field of
Applicants with 40-41 points may be
Physical Sciences (Chemistry/ 3 42+ 5 6 5
wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Physics)
Bachelor of Science in the field of
Applicants with 40-42 points may be
Chemistry with Chemical 3 43+ 5 6 6
wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Engineering
Bachelor of Science in the field of Applicants with 40-42 points may be
3 43+ 5 6 5
Materials Science wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Bachelor of Science in the field of Applicants with 40-42 points may be
3 43+ 5 6 6
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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FA C U LT Y
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
International General
Advanced Subsidiary
Advanced Subsidiary
Advanced Subsidiary
Education (HIGCSE)
Education (HIGCSE)
Education (HIGCSE)
Education (IGCSE)
Advanced Level
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate
(IB Diploma))
(IB Diploma))
(IB Diploma))
International
International
International
Certificate of
Secondary
Secondary
Secondary
Secondary
(AS Level)
(AS Level)
(AS Level)
(A Level)
BY
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 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-B A-B 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7
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 Science
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
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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www.wits.ac.za/applications
follow steps 1-5... Application
01 1. choose yoUr programme/s
• Apply for a maximum of three programmes. Order of
choice does not matter. Wits does not rank applications
and a decision for each degree choice will be provided.
closing dates
30 JUNE 2023
• Each choice of degree is considered individually and the All Health Sciences programmes
outcome of one does not affect the outcome of another.
• If you apply for two programmes within one Faculty,
you are advised to apply for one programme in a less
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
restricted Faculty (e.g. Humanities, Commerce or
Science). Bachelor of Audiology
• Try to keep your options open, especially when applying
for programmes in faculties such as Health Sciences or
Engineering.
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology
• Additional selection requirements:
• Some degrees have additional selection Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television
requirements such as portfolio and essay
submissions, auditions or the National
•
Benchmark Test (NBT).
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/ 30 SEPT 2023
(Additional Forms)
02
All other programmes
Residence applications
2. Upload sUpporting docUments
Supporting documents required at the time of application
CURRENT MATRIC APPLICANTS
Applicants currently in Grade 12 must upload their final Grade 11 results at the point of application. Hard copies of
final Grade 11 results are not required.
PAST MATRIC APPLICANTS
Applicants who have completed Grade 12 or are currently upgrading must upload their final Grade 12 results.
APPLICANTS WITH TERTIARY EXPERIENCE
Applicants with tertiary experience must upload an official academic transcript of all tertiary studies, whether
these have been completed or not. Academic transcripts are required to include a statement of good conduct.
All documents need to be certified within the last three months. If you are requested to post or courier any
documents, please use: Student Enrolment Centre, Private Bag 4, Wits, 2050, or Student Enrolment Centre
Braamfontein Campus East, Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, Jorissen Street, Braamfontein,
Johannesburg, 2000.
Note: If you are unable to upload supporting documentation at the point of application, you will be able to do
so via the student self-service portal after submission of your application. No emailed documentation will be
accepted.
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3. pay yoUr application fee
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R100 Application fee for South African citizens and Permanent Residents (non-refundable)
R700 Application fee for foreign citizens (non-refundable)
How to pay
Access the self-service portal once you have submitted your application. Click the Campus Finances tile. Select Make a
Payment>Application Fee. Or deposit the exact amount into the Wits application fee account:
Bank: Standard Bank Account name: Wits University - Application Fees
Account type: Current Account Account number: 200 346 385
Branch code: 004805 Branch name: Braamfontein
CI number: 074A SWIFT code: SBZAZAJJ (for international payments)
Use your Temporary ID or Person Number as a reference
You can pay via EFT, credit card or through a direct deposit at the bank. You can also pay in cash or using a credit card at
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the: Fees Office, Braamfontein Campus East, Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
4. sUbmit yoUr application
You will receive an email from the University acknowledging receipt of your application. The acknowledgment email
will contain a person number (which will become your student number). You will also be assigned an Admissions
Consultant whom you may contact for any application related queries or any programme amendments you wish
to make. Further communication will include various instructions (e.g. write the NBT, attend an interview, or submit
outstanding documents).
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5. access the self-service portal
Upload any outstanding
Access the student Apply for residence documents (Click on
Update personal details
self-service portal (click the Residence the Documents and
(click the Student Centre tile)
https://self-service.wits.ac.za/ Self-Service tile) Communications tile)
View all correspondence
generated Upon successful application
Check your application status Generate a fee estimate - accept offer and register
Navigator > Self Service > (click the Fee Estimator tile) online within the stipulated
(click the Admissions tile)
Wits Student Self service > timeframe.
Communication History
Note:
• Certain programmes have additional selection criteria, e.g. NBT/audition/portfolio.
• Applicants currently writing matric may be made a provisional offer depending on self-reported Grade 11 results.
• Firm offers can only be confirmed after the release of the final matric results.
• Successful applicants will receive communication offering a firm place and information about registration and
orientation programme.
• You are required to respond to the offer and register within a few days to secure your place.
• Places are limited, therefore you may only accept one offer.
• Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee a place for any applicant.
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