Undergraduate Selection Information for all schools
Selection policies
Selection Procedure
  • The selection process of the various schools in the Faculty of Health Sciences will take place as below. 
  • Only a limited number of candidates are admitted to the first year of study.                                
  • No late applications will be considered.                
SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

 

  • The closing date for submission of applications for selection is end of May.                    
  • All school-leaving applicants for the above fields of study must write the  (National Benchmark Tests). The results of the test will be used as an additional guideline for the selection process.
  • More information about this test may be obtained from L Masisi, Benito Khotseng Building, Room B3

T: +27 51 401 2448
E: nbt@ufs.ac.za

 Method of selection

  • A holistic approach is followed in the selection process, based on a points system including academic achievement, cultural activities, and sport.
       
  • Final selection will only take place in January, after the final Grade 12 results are obtained. 

 Application for Admission

  • Online OR hard-copy applications for admission to the university, together with the required forms (medical report and health questionnaire) must ALL reach the university. 
     
  • Completed hard-copy applications for admission and enquiries regarding programmes must be addressed to:

University of the Free State 
George du Toit Building Room 145
205 Nelson Mandela Drive
Bloemfontein
9301

For enquiries:
T: +27 51 401 9296
or +27 51 401 3000

 

SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SCIENCES

 

  • All applications for admission to B Occupational Therapy, BSc (Dietetics), BSc (Physiotherapy), B Biokinetics, B Optometry and B Sport Coaching are subject to selection, refer to: SHRS Selection Policy
  • The closing date for submission of applications for selection is end of May.   
  • All school-leaving applicants for the above fields of study must write the (National Benchmark Tests). Results of this test will serve as additional guide for selection.
     

  • More information about this test may be obtained from L Masisi, Benito Khotseng Building, Room B3

    T: +27 51 401 2448
    E: nbt@ufs.ac.za

  • Students who intend to follow a degree in B Occupational Therapy must provide proof of having visited an occupational therapy practice.

 Method of selection

  • A holistic approach is followed in the selection process, based on a points system including academic achievement, cultural activities, and sport.
     
  • Final selection will only take place in January, after the final Grade 12 results are obtained.

 Application for Admission

  • Online OR hard-copy applications for admission to the university, together with the required forms  (medical report and health questionnaire) must all reach the university.                              
  • Completed hard-copy applications for admission and enquiries regarding programmes must be addressed to:

University of the Free State 
George du Toit Building Room 145
205 Nelson Mandela Drive
Bloemfontein
9301

For enquiries:
T: +27 51 401 9296
or +27 51 401 3000

SCHOOL OF NURSING

 

  • Due to the demand in the nursing profession and limited practical training facilities, prospective students for the Bachelor of Nursing degree are subjected to selection, refer to: BNursing Selection Policy
  • All prospective students for the above field of study must write the (National Benchmark Tests). Results of this test will serve as additional guide for selection.
                                 

Method of selection

  • Selection takes place according to the selection policy of the School of Nursing.
      
  • Final selection will only take place in January after the final Grade 12 results are obtained.

 Application for Admission

  • A prospective student must submit his/her completed application for admission online to the university, together with the required forms (selection form, medical report, health questionnaire): 

University of the Free State 
George du Toit Building Room 145
205 Nelson Mandela Drive
Bloemfontein
9301

For enquiries, please contact
T: +27 51 401 2965/2361
F: +27 51 401 3399
E: June Klopper 

General Information

The general regulations of the university, revised where necessary, are applicable to this faculty. Refer to the university's policy documents.  It is the sole responsibility of the student to familiarise him/herself with the general/faculty regulations. A number of regulations apply to the various degrees and options.

Three sets of regulations are applicable:

A.  General Regulations of the University

These are applicable to all faculties and consequently also to the qualifications and programmes of this school. Unless otherwise specified, the general regulation regarding Baccalaureus degrees applies to the degrees set forth below.

The general regulations are available in Part I of the University Rule Book, available at the UFS SASOL Library, and deal with important issues such as the following:

  • Admission to the university, degree and diploma studies, and occasional study (separate courses).
  • Registration as a student, course adjustments, simultaneous registration, course compilation, duration of study, prerequisites, acknowledgement of courses passed at another institution.
  • Degrees with honours, re-admission and preventing students from continuing, re-assessment, special assessment, examination hall rules, misreading of examination timetable, results and mark sheets.

The assessment and other regulations applicable to you are summarised in the regulations below.

B. Faculty Regulations

These are specifically applicable to degrees and programmes offered in the different schools.


FACULTY CONTACT

Central Information Office
T: +27 51 401 3739
F: +27 86 579 5154

E: StudentAdminFHS@ufs.ac.za

Student Administration
Faculty Administration

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