Health Sciences 2027

Admission requirements

Please note that the below admission requirements are subject to change pending selection and possible faculty-specific requirements.

Study information is subject to change and summarises the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide. The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study.

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Please note that, owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be evaluated on the basis of their Grade 12 results for admission to these fields.

Health Sciences

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DegreeFieldSubjects / RequirementsAPSCampus
SCHOOL OF HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCES
Diploma in Coaching ScienceSport Coaching
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Academic paper selection
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 2 years
18

Mahikeng

Potchefstroom

Bachelor of Health Scienceswith Sport Coaching and Human Movement Sciences
  • Life Sciences level 4 (50% – 59%)
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Academic paper selection
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 3 years
26

Mahikeng

Potchefstroom

with Recreation Science and Tourism Management
with Sport and Recreation Administration
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Academic paper selection
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 3 years
24Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Health Sciences in BiokineticsBiokinetics
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50-59%) AND Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences level 4 (50-59%)
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Students must be medically fit for the physical component of the course before starting studies in Biokinetics
  • Academic paper selection
  • Best average mark
  • Cambridge learners: Chemistry and Physics is required at level 4 (50-59%)
  • DURATION: 4 years
  • Applications close 31 July
32Potchefstroom
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Bachelor of PharmacyPharmacy
  • Mathematics on level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Sciences on level 5 (60-69%)
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Life Sciences is recommended
  • Late applications will be considered on merit, depending on capacity
  • Due to high volumes of applications and limited capacity the following selection process will be followed:
    • Academic paper selection
    • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 4 years
  • Applications close 31 July
32Potchefstroom
SCHOOL OF APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES SUBJECT GROUP: PHYSIOLOGY
Bachelor of Health SciencesPhysiology and Biochemistry
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Sciences level 4 (50-59%)
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Life Sciences is recommended
  • Academic paper selection
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 3 years
26Potchefstroom
Physiology and Psychology
  • Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) and Physical Sciences level 4 (50-59%)
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Life Sciences is recommended
  • Academic paper selection
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 3 years
26Potchefstroom
SUBJECT GROUP: CONSUMER SCIENCES
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product ManagementFood Product Management
  • Mathematics on level 4 (50-59%) is required OR Mathematical Literacy with an average mark above 70%
  • If Chemistry is chosen as an elective in the programme, Physical Sciences and Mathematics at Level 4 (50–59%) are required.
  • At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (50-59%) (Designated Natural Sciences subjects: Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences or Life Sciences.)
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Late applications will be considered on merit, depending on capacity
  • Academic paper selection
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 4 years
  • Applications close 30 June
24Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Retail ManagementFashion Retail Management
  • Mathematics on level 4 (50-59%) is required OR Mathematical Literacy with an average mark above 70%
  • At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (50-59%) (Designated Natural Sciences subjects: Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences or Life Sciences.)
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Late applications will be considered on merit, depending on capacity
  • Academic paper selection
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 4 years
  • Applications close 30 June
24Potchefstroom
SUBJECT GROUP: DIETETICS
Bachelor of Science in DieteticsDietetics
  • Mathematics on level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Sciences on level 5 (60-69%)
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Academic paper selection
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 4 years
  • Applications close 31 August
30Potchefstroom
SUBJECT GROUP: OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational HygieneOccupational Hygiene
  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Sciences on level 5 (60-69%)
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Late applications will be considered on merit
  • Academic paper selection
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 4 years
  • Applications close 31 August
27Potchefstroom
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH SUBJECT GROUP: PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor of Social SciencePsychology
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Academic paper selection
  • DURATION: 3 years
26Mahikeng

Bachelor of Arts in Behavioural Sciences

Psychology and Labour Relations Management
  • Mathematics Level 3 (40–49%) or Mathematical Literacy Level 5 (60–69%).
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Academic paper selection
  • DURATION: 3 years
26

Potchefstroom 

Vanderbijlpark

Bachelor of Arts with Psychology and Tourism ManagementPsychology and Tourism Management
  • Mathematics Level 3, 40–49%, or
  • Mathematical Literacy Level 5, 60–69%
  • Language of tuition: Level 4, 50–59%
  • Academic paper selection
  • DURATION: 3 years
26Potchefstroom
SUBJECT: SOCIAL WORK
Bachelor of Social WorkSocial Work
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Late applications will be considered on merit
  • Best average mark
  • Academic paper selection
  • DURATION: 4 years
  • Applications close 30 June
28

Mahikeng

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark

SCHOOL OF NURSING
Bachelor of NursingNursing
  • Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy on level 4 (50-59%) is required
  • Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences on level 4 (50-59%)
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Due to high volumes of applications and limited capacity, applications close 30 June.
  • Participation in the job shadowing programme (40 hours) is recommended
  • Cambridge learners: Chemistry and Physics is required at level 4 (50-59%) 
  • DURATION: 4 years
25

Mahikeng

Potchefstroom

Language of instruction is English or Afrikaans with educational interpreting for non-fluent students in the relevant language of instruction. Study guides, examinations and other study material/evaluations/ assessments are available in English and Afrikaans.

HEQSF alignment

All universities in South Africa were obligated by law to take part in a National Project driven by the regulatory bodies (Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), to align all qualifications with the Higher Education Qualification Sub Framework (HEQSF). The NWU is thus currently in an ongoing process of aligning our qualification and programme offering with the requirements of the HEQSF.

Prospective students must take notice of the fact that NWU qualification names, programme names as well as the composition of curricula may change due to the HEQSF Project, prior to registration for the 2027 academic year. Successful candidates are advised to contact the relevant faculty  to ensure that they register for the correct qualification, programme and / or curriculum.