Apply Now: Health Sciences at University

In this episode of Khetha, brought to you by the Department of Higher Education and Training in partnership with SABC Education, we focus on the importance of applying early for Health Sciences programmes at university.

Health Sciences applications often close earlier than other fields, usually around May or June, making it important for learners and prospective students to understand the application process, admission requirements, closing dates, required documents, application fees, and assessment tests.

The discussion unpacks different Health Sciences career paths, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, emergency care, physiotherapy, radiography, psychology, dietetics, occupational therapy, environmental health and more. The episode also explains key requirements such as Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Admission Point Scores, Grade 11 results, and the National Benchmark Test.

Listeners are encouraged to apply early, track their application status, prepare all required documents, and seek support where needed. For further career guidance, contact DHET’s Career Development Services via SMS or “please call me” on 072 204 5056, call 086 999 0123, email careerhelp@dhet.gov.za, or visit www.careerhelp.org.za.

Source: Khetha script for “Apply Now: Health Sciences at University,” programme date 04–08 May 2026.

Apply Now: Health Sciences at University
In this episode of Khetha, brought to you by the Department of Higher Education and Training in partnership with SABC Education, we focus on the importance of applying early for Health Sciences programmes at university.
Health Sciences applications often close earlier than other fields, usually around May or June, making it important for learners and prospective students to understand the application process, admission requirements, closing dates, required documents, application fees, and assessment tests.
The discussion unpacks different Health Sciences career paths, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, emergency care, physiotherapy, radiography, psychology, dietetics, occupational therapy, environmental health and more. The episode also explains key requirements such as Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Admission Point Scores, Grade 11 results, and the National Benchmark Test.
Listeners are encouraged to apply early, track their application status, prepare all required documents, and seek support where needed. For further career guidance, contact DHET&rsquo;s Career Development Services via SMS or &ldquo;please call me&rdquo; on 072 204 5056, call 086 999 0123, email <a data-start="1326" data-end="1348">careerhelp@dhet.gov.za</a>, or visit <a href="http://www.careerhelp.org.za" data-start="1363" data-end="1384">www.careerhelp.org.za</a>.
Source: Khetha script for &ldquo;Apply Now: Health Sciences at University,&rdquo; programme date 04&ndash;08 May 2026.

The DHET - Khetha Digital Media Campaign forms a vital part of South Africa’s national education and skills development strategy. It is positioned within the broader educational ecosystem where the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) shares responsibility with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to serve the learning and skills development needs of South Africans at different stages of their academic and career journeys.

The campaign builds on a tradition of public education and empowerment through multiple media platforms, particularly targeting high school learners, graduates, job seekers, and out-of-school youth to provide accessible career guidance, bursary information, internship opportunities, and entrepreneurial support.

The DHET - Khetha Digital Media Campaign forms a vital part of South Africa&rsquo;s national education and skills development strategy. It is positioned within the broader educational ecosystem where the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) shares responsibility with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to serve the learning and skills development needs of South Africans at different stages of their academic and career journeys.
The campaign builds on a tradition of public education and empowerment through multiple media platforms, particularly targeting high school learners, graduates, job seekers, and out-of-school youth to provide accessible career guidance, bursary information, internship opportunities, and entrepreneurial support.