The MBChB degree is a medical degree that requires a strong foundation in the sciences, including physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. Dental assisting is a vocational course that does not provide the necessary academic foundation for studying medicine.
To be eligible for admission to the MBChB program at UKZN, you will need to have completed a Bachelor's degree in a science-related field, such as biology, chemistry, or physics. You will also need to have passed the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) and the Medical Entrance Examination (MEE).
If you are interested in pursuing a career in medicine, you may want to consider completing a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BScHS) degree at UKZN. This degree provides a strong foundation in the sciences and prepares students for careers in healthcare professions, including medicine, dentistry, and nursing.