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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Degree

Field

Subjects / Requirements

APS

Campus

Possible Career Opportunities

Diploma in Coaching Science

Sport Coaching

  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Academic paper selection
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 2 years

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Mahikeng Potchefstroom

  • Coaching Instructor
  • Sport Organiser and Administrator

Bachelor of Health Sciences

with 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

  • Life Science Teacher
  • Research Laboratories

with 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

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Potchefstroom

  • Life Science Teacher
  • Psychologist

with Sport Coaching and Human Movement Sciences

  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Academic paper selection
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 3 years

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Mahikeng Potchefstroom

  • Fitness Instructor
  • Sport Organiser

with Recreation Science and Psychology

  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition
  • Academic paper selection
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 3 years

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Potchefstroom

  • Recreation Consultant
  • Adventure Therapist
  • Team-building Specialist
  • 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

24

Potchefstroom

  • Recreation Consultant
  • Adventure Instructor
  • Adventure Therapist
  • Team-building Specialist
  • Recreation Centre Manager

Bachelor of Arts in Behavioural Sciences

with 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

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Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark

  • Labour Relations Specialist / Practitioner
  • Research
  • Teacher
  • Lecturer
  • Analyst

Bachelor of Arts

  • with Psychology and Geography and Environmental Management
  • with Psychology and Tourism 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

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Potchefstroom

  • Environmental Manager
  • Atmospheric Scientist
  • Climatologist
  • Disaster Manager
  • Tourism Marketer
  • Accommodation Manager
  • Events Manager
  • Tourism Researcher
  • Game Farm Manager

Bachelor of Social Sciences

with Psychology

  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition 
  • Academic paper selection
  • DURATION: 3 years

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Mahikeng

  • Psychologist
  • Sociologist
  • Social and Community Service Managers

Bachelor of 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 
  • Applications close 31 August 
  • Late applications will be considered on merit 
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 3 years

 

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Potchefstroom

  • Food/Fashion in Retail/Industry
  • Project Management
  • Consumer Consultant
  • Client Service Manager

Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management

with Food Communication

  • 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 
  • Applications close 31 August 
  • Late applications will be considered on merit 
  • Academic paper selection 
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 4 years

24

Potchefstroom

  • Retail/Industry
  • Food and Innovation Manager
  • Product/Flavour Developer
  • Quality Assurance/Management
  • Food Technologist
  • Hospitality Manager

Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management

with Food Supply

  • 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 
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition 
  • Applications close 31 August
  • Late applications will be considered on merit. 
  • Academic paper selection 
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 4 years

24

Potchefstroom

  • Retail/Industry
  • Food and Innovation Manager
  • Product/Flavour Developer
  • Quality Assurance/Management
  • Food Technologist
  • Hospitality Manager

Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Retail Management

with Fashion Communication

  • 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 
  • Applications close 31 August 
  • Late applications will be considered on merit 
  • Academic paper selection
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 4 years

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Potchefstroom

  • Sales Representative
  • Buyer
  • Planner
  • Visual Merchandiser
  • Space planner
  • Client Advisor/Stylist Manager

Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Retail Management

with Fashion Supply

  • Mathematics on level 4 (50-59%) is required 
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition 
  • Applications close 31 August 
  • Late applications will be considered on merit 
  • Academic paper selection 
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 4 years

24

Potchefstroom

  • Sales Representative
  • Buyer
  • Planner
  • Visual Merchandiser
  • Space planner
  • Client Advisor/Stylist Manager

Bachelor of Social Work

 

  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition 
  • Applications close 31 August 
  • Late applications will be considered on merit 
  • Best average mark 
  • Academic paper selection
  • DURATION: 4 years

28

Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark

  • Social Worker
  • Social Work Administrator
  • Research
  • Planner

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
  • Applications close 30 June
  • 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

  • Community Pharmacy
  • Hospital Pharmacy (private and public)
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry
  • Wholesale Pharmacists
  • Healthcare managers
  • Medicine control officers (These positions are available at medical aids, local governments, the central government, etc)

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

 

  • Mathematics on level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Sciences on level 5 (60-69%) 
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition 
  • Applications close 31 August 
  • Academic paper selection 
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 4 years

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Potchefstroom

  • Private sector
  • Food Industry
  • Food service management consultant or representative for pharmaceutical firms
  • Private Hospitals
  • Gymnasiums
  • Mining
  • Media Services
  • Fast-food firms
  • Health Care
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Private Practice

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene

 

  • Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Sciences on level 5 (60-69%) 
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition 
  • Applications close 31 August  
  • Late applications will be considered on merit 
  • Academic paper selection 
  • Best average mark
  • DURATION: 4 years

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Potchefstroom

  • Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
  • SASOL
  • City council
  • Mining companies (Anglo American, BHP Billiton, Impala Platinum, etc)
  • ESKOM
  • National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH)
  • Department of Labour (DoL)
  • Occupational hygiene consultants and Approved Inspection Authorities
  • Great demand internationally for qualified occupational hygienists

Bachelor of Health Sciences in 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 
  • Applications close 30 June 
  • 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

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Potchefstroom

  • Biokineticist

Bachelor of Nursing

 

  • Physical Sciences OR Mathematics OR Life Sciences on level 4 (50-59%) 
  • Level 4 (50-59%) for language of tuition 
  • Applications close 30 June 
  • 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

  • Nurse

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 2026 academic year. Successful candidates are advised to contact the relevant faculty  to ensure that they register for the correct qualification, programme and / or curriculum.