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North West University Health Sciences

North West University Health Sciences, The Faculty of Health Sciences of the North-West University directs its programmes and activities towards the pursuit of relevant knowledge and innovation in health sciences in order to promote and improve the health of the population of South Africa, Africa and the world via education, research, services and community involvement.

Health Sciences Fields of Study:

Human Movement Science

The School of Human Movement Sciences has a vision to be a school of excellence in the development and training of students in the areas of human movement science, biokinetics, recreation, sports science and coaching science, enabling them to be practitioners, leaders and innovators in these applied fields for the people of South Africa and Africa.
The mission of the School of Human Movement Sciences is to produce well-rounded experts in the fields of human movement, sport, health and recreation that will be able to fulfil the needs of these fields within the country and its people

Psychosocial Health

The School comprises of two subject groups, Social Work and Psychology.  Undergraduate teaching involves a wide variety of programs in Psychology and a professional 4 year degree in Social Work.  Postgraduate programs in Social Work involve MSW qualifications in Forensic Practice, Child Protection and Play Therapy.  Students can apply for selection towards post graduate qualifications in Psychology including a BA/BSc Honors in Psychology or MA/MSc in Clinical, Counselling or Research Psychology.  Masters and PhD programs in both Social Work and Psychology are supported by an active research culture and commitment to community service. We strive to teach well-rounded, professional students who can contribute towards the psychosocial health of South Africans through research, clinical practice and service.

Nursing

The nursing profession is essential in promoting health, prevention and treatment of disease conditions and care for a dignified death of a patient.
The School of Nursing Science provides education and training of international quality to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Nursing is a dynamic profession with opportunities for specialization after completing the basic Nursing degree. Dedicated, competent staff ensures that students are equipped with competence, responsibility, authority and accountability after registration as a professional nurse at the South African Nursing Council.
The School of Nursing Science is not just an academic and research domain, but we are also proud of the integral role we play in the community.

Pharmacy

The profession of a pharmacist is:

dynamic,
information driven,
patient-orientated and takes responsibility for medicine in all its facets by acting as a:
  • Supervisor of medicine;
  • Formulator, producer, distributor and controller of safe, effective and quality medicine;
  • Advisor on the safe, rational and applicable usage of medicine;
  • Provider of essential clinical services including screening tests and referral services;
  • Provider of health care education and information;
  • Provider of pharmaceutical care by accepting responsibility for the outcomes of therapy and by being actively involved in the design, implementation and monitoring of pharmaceutical care plans; and
  • Provider of cost-effective and efficient pharmaceutical services.

Physiology

Physiology programs:
BHSc Physiology and Biochemistry
BHSc Physiology and Psychology
Other programs with Physiology:
BHSc in Occupational Hygiene
BSc Physiology and Chemistry
BSc Physiology and Zoology
BSc Physiology and Microbiology

Consumer Sciences

Consumer Sciences is a field of study that focuses on the wellbeing of consumers and their interaction with communities and the environment. It is a stimulating field of study that gives the opportunity to apply creativity to the advantage of the consumer on numerous levels.
The needs of the South African consumer are scientifically developed and researched. Consumer Sciences studies consumer behaviour within three main components namely foods, fashion and consumer resources which include amongst other housing and interior design. Aspects concerning business management and tourism management are included for additional support. The training that the students receive enables them to render a valuable service. Consumer Scientists who want to follow a career in education need to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in a fourth year.

Occupational Hygiene

Occupational Hygiene is the discipline of anticipating, recognising, evaluating and controlling health hazards in the working environment with the objective of protecting worker health and well-being and safeguarding the community at large.

Nutrition

A Dietitian is a qualified health care professional that is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), who plays an important role to improve the health of individuals, groups of people or communities. Dietitians are well qualified to practice in any of the different fields of nutrition. They can use their skills and knowledge of nutrition to modify an individual’s diet to treat a medical condition or educate the general public on healthy eating habits. A Dietitian functions as an important role player within the medical healthcare team.

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CONTACTS

 

Physical address:

Biological Block (Building G16)
Potchefstroom Campus
North-West University
Potchefstroom
2531

Executive Dean’s Office:

Ms Wilna Viljoen
+27 (0)18 299 2224

Acting Faculty Coordinators:

Dr Elizabeth Smit
+27 (0)18 389 2459
Dr Hayley Walker-Williams
+27 (0)16 910 3416

Academic Advisors:

For more specific qualification inquiries please contact:
https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/academic-advisors

Undergraduate and Honours Administration:

Ms Annelien Beckley
Deputy Faculty Administrator (Undergraduate and Honours)
  +27 18 285 2376
  +27 18 299 4014
Building G16, Room 241F, Potchefstroom

Higher Degree Administration:

Ms Susan Lindeque
Deputy Faculty Administrator (Higher Degrees)
  +27 18 299 4013
  +27 18 299 4014
Building G16, Room 241, Potchefstroom

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