Faculty of Science
Agricultural, health, and natural science programmes across veterinary technology, pharmacy, nursing, engineering sciences, and environmental studies.
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Bachelor of Environmental Health
This degree trains environmental health practitioners, food safety auditors, and occupational hygienists for careers in public health, environmental inspection, and research.
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Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics
This degree trains biokineticists to provide exercise and rehabilitation services across corporate, sport, correctional, and private practice environments.
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Bachelor of Health Sciences in Clinical Technology
This degree trains clinical technologists for careers in cardiology, nephrology, pulmonology, neurology, and cardiovascular perfusion in hospitals and private practice.
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Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science
This degree trains medical technologists to analyse human tissue and blood in pathology, histology, virology, blood transfusion, and laboratory settings.
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Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
This degree trains medical orthotists and prosthetists to assess, design, manufacture, and fit orthoses and prostheses for orthopaedic rehabilitation.
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Bachelor of Health Sciences in Veterinary Technology
This degree trains veterinary technologists in sample collection, processing, diagnostic work, research, and vaccine production for careers in veterinary and biomedical sciences.
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Bachelor of Nursing
This degree prepares registered nurses and midwives to practice in public and private healthcare facilities and as private nurse practitioners.
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Bachelor of Pharmacy
This degree prepares qualified pharmacists for careers in community, hospital, industrial, and regulatory pharmacy.
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Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics
This degree trains diagnostic radiographers, radiation control officers, and medical representatives for careers in healthcare imaging.
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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
This degree trains industrial chemists for careers in chemical manufacturing, mining, petroleum, plastics, paints, building materials, and advanced materials laboratories.
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Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
This diploma trains chemists and laboratory analysts for careers in manufacturing, mining, research, forensic departments, and national science councils.
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Diploma in Animal Sciences
This diploma trains animal production managers, technicians, and researchers for careers in farming, feedlot management, and agricultural journalism.
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Diploma in Biotechnology
This diploma trains biotechnologists and microbiologists for careers in research, waste management, beverage and food production, and the biotech industry.
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Diploma in Crop Production
This diploma trains commercial crop producers and production managers for careers in crop sciences and extension services.
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Diploma in Environmental Sciences
This diploma trains environmental officers and technologists for careers in environmental management, impact assessment, and government environmental departments.
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Diploma in Equine Science
This diploma trains students in equine management for careers as horse stud managers, equine breeders, and riding school owners.
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Diploma in Fire Technology
This diploma is offered exclusively to fire and rescue services personnel, covering fire prevention, fire safety, emergency management, and SANDF officer training.
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Diploma in Food Technology
This diploma trains food technologists and quality controllers for careers in food processing, canning, meat and fish factories, and food quality assurance.
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Diploma in Geology
This diploma trains geological technicians and technologists for careers in mining, hydrology, the Department of Minerals and Energy, and engineering geology.
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Diploma in Horticulture
This diploma trains horticulturists, maintenance managers, and researchers for careers in horticulture, landscape maintenance, and academic teaching.
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Diploma in Industrial Physics
This diploma trains photonics and nuclear technologists in optical instruments, laser technology, radiation protection, and non-destructive testing.
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Diploma in Kinesiology and Coaching Science
This diploma trains sports scientists, coaches, and sports managers with scientific knowledge in physical activity, health, and sports performance.
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Diploma in Landscape Technology
This diploma prepares landscape consultants, designers, and contractors for careers in landscape architecture, nursery management, and research.
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Diploma in Nature Conservation
This diploma trains conservation managers, guides, and environmental educationists for careers in nature conservation and eco-destination management.
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Diploma in Somatic Therapy
This diploma trains somatologists, aromatherapists, and reflexologists as health and skin care professionals for careers in health spas, stress clinics, and private practice.
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Diploma in Water Science and Technology
This diploma trains water care technicians, technologists, and process controllers for careers in water treatment and management.
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Diploma in Wildlife Management
This diploma trains game-farm managers, wildlife advisers, and professional hunters for careers in wildlife and game management.
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Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting
This one-year certificate trains dental assistants to support dentists in practice, covering infection control, stock control, and basic dental procedures.
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Higher Certificate in Forestry Management
This two-year certificate provides foundational training in forestry management for careers in the forestry sector.
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Higher Certificate in Resource and Waste Management
This one-year certificate provides foundational training in resource and waste management as a pathway to the Diploma in Environmental Sciences.
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Higher Certificate in Water Treatment
This one-year certificate provides foundational training in water treatment as a pathway to the Diploma in Water Science and Technology.