Courses required to become a Medical Researcher in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Medical Researcher in South Africa, offered at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University and University of KwaZulu-Natal, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 3 courses across 2 South African institutions that lead to becoming a Medical Researcher: 3 Bachelor's Degrees. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Health & Medicine course category.

Where to study to become a Medical Researcher in South Africa

SMU and UKZN each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Medical Researcher. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page below before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Medical Researchers (2)

3 courses across 2 universities lead toward a career as a Medical Researcher, including the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Extended Curriculum Programme (MBChB-ECP). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Medical Researcher

3 courses

Universities (3)

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University logo

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree · 6 years minimum, up to 8 years maximum
Admission Points (APS) of 3…
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University logo

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Extended Curriculum Programme (MBChB-ECP)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree · 1-year foundation phase followed by the standard 6-year MBCh
Total minimum 32 admission …
University of KwaZulu-Natal logoN/A (selection on aggregate…