Career field

Health & Medicine

Careers that treat and care for people. Almost all of them need pure Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences in Grade 10–12, and most need a Bachelor's pass with high marks.

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Medical Doctor (MBChB)
Diagnose and treat patients in hospitals, clinics and private practice. One of the most competitive university programmes in South Africa.
Pure Mathematics required
Subjects, marks and pay
Professional Nurse
Care for patients, run clinics and manage wards. A four-year degree or a shorter college route, with strong demand across the public sector.
Mathematics strongly preferred
Subjects, marks and pay
Pharmacist
Dispense medicine, advise patients on safe use and manage pharmacy stock in retail, hospital or manufacturing settings.
Pure Mathematics required
Subjects, marks and pay
Physiotherapist
Help people recover movement after injury, surgery or illness, in hospitals, sports settings and private practice.
Pure Mathematics required
Subjects, marks and pay
Dentist
Diagnose and treat teeth and gum problems, from fillings and extractions to preventive care.
Pure Mathematics required
Subjects, marks and pay
Radiographer
Take x-rays, CT and MRI images that doctors use to diagnose patients. A four-year degree with strong hospital demand.
Pure Mathematics required
Subjects, marks and pay
Psychologist
Assess and support people's mental health in clinical, counselling, educational, industrial or research settings.
Mathematics strongly preferred
Subjects, marks and pay

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