Faculty of Health Sciences
Provides health-focused undergraduate programmes in pharmacy, nursing, physiology, dietetics, social work, psychology, and sport sciences.
-
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
A three-year BA with Psychology specialisations including Labour Relations Management, Tourism Management, and Geography and Environmental Management. Available at Potchefstroom an…
-
Bachelor of Consumer Studies
A three-year degree covering consumer behaviour, food science, and retail management, with specialisations in Food Product Management and Fashion Retail Management (four years each…
-
Bachelor of Health Sciences
A three-year BHSc with specialisations including Sport Coaching and Human Movement Sciences, Recreation Science and Tourism Management, and Sport and Recreation Administration. Ava…
-
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics
A four-year degree in Biokinetics focusing on exercise science and rehabilitation. Students must be medically fit for the physical component of the course.
-
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene
A four-year BHSc in Occupational Hygiene training students to identify and control workplace health hazards.
-
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physiology
A three-year BHSc with specialisations in Physiology and Biochemistry, or Physiology and Psychology. Life Sciences is recommended.
-
Bachelor of Nursing
A four-year professional nursing degree available at Mahikeng and Potchefstroom. Participation in a job shadowing programme (40 hours) is recommended.
-
Bachelor of Pharmacy
A four-year professional pharmacy degree at the Potchefstroom Campus. Due to high demand and limited capacity, selection is competitive and based on academic performance.
-
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
A four-year BSc in Dietetics training students in nutrition science, clinical dietetics, and food service management.
-
Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology
A three-year BSocSc in Psychology at the Mahikeng Campus, preparing students for postgraduate study and careers in psychological services.
-
Bachelor of Social Work
A four-year professional social work degree available at Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, and Vanderbijlpark. Prepares students for registration with the South African Council for Social S…
-
Diploma in Coaching Science
A two-year Diploma in Coaching Science (Sport Coaching) available at Mahikeng and Potchefstroom. Selection is based on academic paper and best average mark.