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.