University of Pretoria, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences

The School of Medicine at University of Pretoria started out as the Faculty of Medicine in 1943.  The first class comprised of 57 students. Over the years class sizes increased and departments of allied health care were added to the Faculty. 

With the formation of the Faculty of Health Sciences in 1999 the School of Medicine was established as one of four Schools in the Faculty, the others being Schools of Dentistry, Health Care Sciences and Health Systems & Public Health. 

The School of Medicine offers training for the following degrees:

• MBChB
• MMed in different specialties
• MPharm Med
• MPhil (Philosophy and ethics of mental health)
• BClinical Medical Practice
• MPhil (Pain Management)
• Master of Early Childhood Intervention
• BScHons
• BSport Science
• MSc
• Doctor of Medicine
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Postgraduate Diplomas are also offered in Family Medicine and in General Ultrasound.

The Online Application System is intended for use by new prospective students submitting an application to UP for the first time. It is not intended for students presently registered at the University of Pretoria.

University of Pretoria, School of Medicine Application Process

How to apply

Before continuing please read the admission requirements of the University of Pretoria.

Please ensure that you meet the admission requirements before applying.

• It is in your best interest to complete your own application. The University of Pretoria does not make use of representatives, agents or agencies during the application process. If you choose to make use of representatives, agents or agencies, you do so at own risk. 
• The closing dates are non-negotiable. It is your responsibility to ensure you apply before the applicable deadline! 
• It is of utmost importance that you provide your correct personal email and postal addresses to enable the University of Pretoria to communicate with you directly. 

Persons with disabilities: 

The online application system provides the facility for an applicant to disclose his/her disability status. Applicants are encouraged to make use of this facility to disclose their disability status at this point in the application process. Such a disclosure will in no way prejudice an application. Disclosing your disability status enables the University of Pretoria to better anticipate the needs arising from these disabilities. 

Applying via Online Application 

Please be informed that payment of your online application, is not the final step. You still need to click on “VERIFY” and “APPLY”.Important note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to upload required supporting .pdf documents.  It is also the responsibility of the applicant to verify and finally click on “apply” to submit an online application.  The online application system is not intended for use by students presently registered and studying at the University of Pretoria.   Please contact your Faculty should you wish to change to another field of study or if you wish to pursue a different degree.  Important!  If you have not clicked on VERIFY and APPLY as your last two steps, your application has not officially been submitted to the University of Pretoria.

 Before starting the application process, please:

• Review the checklist at the end of this document, to take notice of all pre-requisites. You will need to have certain information ready, as well as certain supporting documents available electronically, without which you will not be able to complete your online application.

 You will only be able to submit your online application once you have:

• Completed the full online application form, AND
• Uploaded all the necessary scanned supporting documents in .pdf format, AND
• Either paid the application fee by credit card OR uploaded proof of bank deposit at Standard Bank, Account Number 012602604 (see checklist) .
• If you have not clicked APPLY, your form has not been submitted.

Once your application has been successfully submitted after you have clicked VERIFY and APPLY:

•  You will no longer be able to do any further editing of your application via the Online Application system.
• You will be informed by email what your allocated student number (EMPLID) is.
• You will also be sent other important procedures describing how to check your progress and application results on the student portal.

University of Pretoria, School of Medicine Contact Details

Ms Moipone Mbiza

Personal Assistant

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +27 12 354 5276

Mrs Judy Hassett

Senior Administrator

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +27 12 319 2380 / 2500

For All application Inquiries, please contact Student Administration

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +27 12 356 3064 / 12 319 2911