Undergraduate Qualifications in Health Sciences 2025 Studies

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.

Download the yearbook!

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

Visit the Faculty of Health Sciences

Degree	Field	Subjects / Requirements	APS	Campus
SCHOOL OF HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCES
Diploma in Coaching Science	Sport Coaching	Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition Academic paper selection Best average mark DURATION: 2 years	18	Mahikeng Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Health Sciences	Sport Coaching and Human Movement Sciences	Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition Academic paper selection Best average mark DURATION : 3 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Health Sciences	Recreation Science and Tourism Management Sport and Recreation Administration	Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition Academic paper selection Best average mark DURATION : 3 years	24	Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics	Biokinetics	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 DURATION : 4 years	32	Potchefstroom
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Bachelor of Pharmacy	Pharmacy	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	32	Potchefstroom
SCHOOL OF PHYSIOLOGY, NUTRITION AND CONSUMER SCIENCES SUBJECT GROUP: PHYSIOLOGY
Bachelor of Health Sciences	Physiology 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	26	Potchefstroom
Bachelor of Health Sciences	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	26	Potchefstroom
SUBJECT GROUP: CONSUMER SCIENCES
SUBJECT GROUP: CONSUMER SCIENCES
Bachelor of Consumer Studies	Consumer Studies	At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (50-59%) (designated natural science subjects: Mathematics or Physical Sciences or Agricultural or Life Sciences) Level 6 (70%-79%) in Mathematical Literacy will be considered Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition Late applications will be considered on merit Academic paper selection Best average mark DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom
	in Food Product Management	Mathematics on level 4 (50-59%) is required If Chemistry is chosen as an elective in the programme, Physical Sciences on level 4 (50-59%) is required. At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (50-59%) (designated natural science subjects: Mathematics or Physical Sciences or Agricultural or Life Sciences) An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered 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	24	Potchefstroom
	in Fashion Retail Management	Mathematics on level 4 (50-59%) is required An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (50-59%) (designated natural science subjects: Mathematics or Physical Sciences or Agricultural 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	24	Potchefstroom
SUBJECT GROUP: DIETETICS
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics	Dietetics	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	30	Potchefstroom
SUBJECT GROUP: OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene	Occupational 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	27	Potchefstroom
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH SUBJECT GROUP: PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor of Arts	Psychology and Labour Relations Management Psychology and Tourism Management Psychology and Geography and Environmental 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 Social Science	Psychology	Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition Academic paper selection DURATION: 3 years	26	Mahikeng
SUBJECT: SOCIAL WORK
Bachelor of Social Work	Social 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	28	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Bachelor of Nursing	Nursing	Physical Sciences OR Mathematics 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 the following selection process will be followed Participation in the job shadowing programme (40 hours) is recommended 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.

Undergraduate Studies

Health Sciences 2027

Health Sciences

Find us

Get involved

Our Responsibility

Staff and Students