Overview

Key facts

The three - year undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering Science in Biomedical Engineering BEngSc (BME) combines subjects in science, engineering, medicine and biology, as well as specific biomedical engineering courses.

Biomedical Engineering offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a pre-professional qualification, thus, the graduate is not eligible for any professional registration based on this degree alone.

After you graduate, there are various routes you can take to obtain a professional qualification, such as Medicine (MBBCh), BSc(Eng) in Electrical or Information Engineering, and BSc(Hons) in Physics.

You can apply for admission into the third year of BSc(Eng) in Electrical / Information Engineering. However, the entry requirements for MBBCh and BSc(Hons) in Physics are competitive and may vary.

Career Opportunities

Physicist or Electrical Engineer or Medical Professional working in the development of:

Artificial Organs

Information Technology for Healthcare

Medical Imaging System Design (e.g. ultrasound or CT scanning)

Modelling and simulation of physiological states and disease

herapeutic Equipment Design

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry
Engineering Mathematics
Electric and Magnetic Systems
Software Development
Signals and Systems
Microprocessors
Electronics
Electric Circuits
Molecular and Cell Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

432 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 3 other Bachelors in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

APS 42+

English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5

Mathematics Level 5

Physical Sciences Level 5

Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in English, Maths and Physical Science stand a greater chance of being accepted.
Medical Aid
English language proficiency
Study Visa
International Clearance to Register
Fee Structure
Passport
Matriculation exemption

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

70050 ZAR / year

≈ 70050 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

70050 ZAR / year

≈ 70050 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students pay double tuition

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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