Do you dream of a career within the medical field, helping and caring for the sick and injured? Whether you dream of becoming a Doctor, Nurse, Surgeon, Dietitian, Occupational Therapist (or any other health science professional), you will need to obtain a qualification within this sector.
In order to be accepted into the Medical/ Health faculty at a university or tertiary institution, you must show above average results in Science (Life Science/ Biology and sometimes Physical Science too) and Mathematics. Medical studies take a lot of dedication and time, but they are highly worth it if you are passionate about the field.
Here are a list of all the Medical bursaries available in South Africa for 2023 and 2024 years of study. We have also provided the average annual salary for various careers within the Medical field.
AUDIOLOGY BURSARIES FOR 2023 & 2024
Audiologists are medical professionals who identify, diagnose and treat patients with hearing, balance and related auditory disorders. Audiologists perform hearing tests, and thereafter access the results, provide a diagnosis to their patients and discuss recommendations for further testing and treatments (whether that includes hearing aids or a referral for surgery). These medical professionals provide personalised services to help minimise the conditions of these disorders, so that patients may have an improved quality of life. Generally, Audiologists have completed a Master’s degree in their field and have sufficient computer literacy skills, needed to generate digital reports and perform other duties.
Audiologist with 1 to 4 years of experience can expect to earn an average of R260 000 per annum, while those with 5 to 9 years of experience earn around R340 000 per annum, and highly skilled Audiologists with over 10 years of experience could earn around R480 000 per annum.
BIOCHEMISTRY BURSARIES FOR 2023 & 2024
Biochemistry explores the chemical processes relating to and within living organisms. Biochemists use advanced laboratory equipment to study the chemical principles of biological processes, as well as the effects of drugs, hormones or nutrients on a certain biological organism. They also use chemical techniques and knowledge to solve complex biological problems. Most professionals in this field have completed either a Bachelor’s degree or Postgraduate Bachelor’s degree.
Biochemists with less than 1 year of experience will earn an average of R145 000 per annum, while those with 1 to 4 years of experience earn around R175 000 per annum, and Biochemists with 5 to 9 years of experience earn around R290 000 per annum.
Here are a list of bursaries and scholarships that fund Biochemistry studies:
CPGR Bursary
CHIETA Bursary
Department of Water & Sanitation Bursary
DSI-CSIR Bursary
HORTGRO Bursary
Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary
SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
Umgeni Water Bursary
DIETETICS & NUTRITION BURSARIES FOR 2023 & 2024
Clinical dietitians and nutritionists work in clinics, care facilities, hospitals, private practices and other institutions, to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients. These healthcare professionals are responsible for creating nutritional programmes for people, based on the patients health requirements, as well as advising them on how to maintain healthier lifestyles.
Dietitians with less than 1 year of experience will earn an average of R218 000 per annum, while those with 1 to 4 years of experience earn around R240 000 per annum, and Dietitians with 5 to 9 years of experience earn around R297 000 per annum. A highly skilled Dietitian with over 10 years of experience could earn around R350 000 per annum, and those with over 20 years of experience are earning in the range of R515 000 per annum.
DENTAL & DENTISTRY BURSARIES FOR 2023 & 2024
Dentists are healthcare professionals that diagnose and treat problems with teeth, gums and related parts of a patients mouth. There are various sectors within the denistry field, such as:
-Orthodontists: they straighten teeth by applying braces or other appliances.
-Oral pathologists: they diagnose conditions within the mouth such as oral diseases, ulcers or bumps.
-Dental public health specialists: they promote dental health and prevention of dental diseases within certain communities.
-Endodontists: they perform root canals, which entails removing the blood supply and nerves for an injured or infected tooth.
-Pediatric dentists: they provide dental treatment for children and special needs patients.
-Prosthodontists: they replace missing teeth with bridges, crown or movable parts like dentures.
-Periodontists: they treat the bones and gums that support the teeth.
-Oral and maxillofacial radiologists: they diagnose disease in the neck and head by way of imaging technologies.
-Oral and maxillofacial surgeons: they operate on the jaws, mouth, gums, teeth, head and neck. They also provide procedures such as removing impacted teeth and repairing cleft lip or palate.
Dentists with less than 1 year of experience can expect a starting salary of R377 000 per annum, those with 1 to 4 years of experience earn around R395 000 per annum, and Dentists with 5 to 9 years of experience earn around R546 000 per annum. A highly skilled Dentist with over 10 years of experience could earn around R715 000 per annum, and those with over 20 years of experience are earning more than R1 million per annum.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE BURSARIES FOR 2023 & 2024
An Emergency Medical Technician (also known as an “EMT”) responds to emergency calls to provide immediate care to critically injured or ill patients, and thereafter to transport them to a medical facility. During transportation, EMT’s are responsible for monitoring the patients vital signs, while the other EMT drives the emergency vehicle.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)’s with 1 to 4 years of experience can expect a salary of R98 000 per annum, those with 5 to 9 years of experience earn around R160 000 per annum and highly skilled EMT’s with over 10 years of experience could earn around R166 000 per annum.
ERGONOMICS BURSARIES FOR 2023 & 2024
Ergonomists deal with the safety and efficiency of transportation, equipment and various systems. These professionals ensure protection, health and comfort within the work environment, in various fields. Also known as human factors specialists, these professionals promote health and productivity in a work environment.
GENERAL MEDICAL BURSARIES FOR 2023 & 2024
Medicine is a branch of science that’s main focus is to care for a patient by managing their diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, treatment, palliation, as well as promoting their health. The practice of medicine has been around for thousands of years, from traditional healers in the 1600s to the 21st-century doctor.
Medicine consists of many health care practices that aim to ensure the patient’s well-being is restored and that, ultimately, any other further diseases or health-related problems are prevented or eliminated. Medicine is extremely vital to society and all inhabitants of the planet. As mentioned, it is a practice that has been going on for thousands of years as it is used to treat and cure many diseases and health problems. Without traditional and Western Medicine there would be a major decrease within the population, an outbreak of many health-related issues, as well as diseases.
To obtain a qualification in this highly demanded field, you will need to take Mathematics, Physical Science, and Biology as subjects in school. Once in university, you will need to obtain a Bachelor of Medicine and later complete Honours, Masters, and Doctoral programmes if you wish to open your own practice within the field. Some careers related to medicine are General Practitioner, Surgeon, Dentist, Nurse, Pathologist, Endocrinologist, Pharmacist, and more.
