Overview

What is The Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP)?

This gives these candidates the opportunity to complete their undergraduate medical studies in a period of only four years after which they enter their internship and government mandated community service period.

South Africa has a critical need for well-trained, knowledgeable medical professionals who are able to provide health care services often with very limited resources. To honour our commitment to improving the lives of our fellow citizens and to address current shortage of well-educated and highly skilled doctors, the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Faculty of Health Sciences has established the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) to increase the number of medical graduates.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Chemistry (offered in Semester

Physics (offered in Semester

Biology (full year)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

432 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences View 20 other Bachelors in Public Health 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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Other requirements

General requirements

ll the regular minimum requirements are also applicable to non-South African applicants.

All foreign applicants must contact the Wits International Office to enquire about additional requirements that may apply to them. This includes asylum seekers, refugees and all applicants who are not South African citizens.

The Wits International Office will advise on the accreditation of foreign qualifications as well as issues around study permits and accommodation.

International applicants who obtained their university degrees in a language other than English will have to provide proof of English proficiency

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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

73910 ZAR / year

≈ 73910 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

73910 ZAR / year

≈ 73910 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What is The Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP)?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Johannesburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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