103 Medicine and Health Sciences Degree Programs in South Africa

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A master's degree in Veterinary Medicine (MMedVet) is a clinical specialty degree at NQF-level 9 of 360 credits to be completed in 3 years of full-time study as part of a residential training program. The MMedVet degree may entitle the holder to registration as a specialist with the South African Veterinary Council together with other requirements as determined by Council.

The progress of all master's candidates is monitored biannually by the supervisor and the postgraduate coordinator. A candidate's study may be terminated if the progress is unsatisfactory or if the candidate is unable to finish his/her studies during the prescribed period.

Our first-of-its-kind, completely online Master of Public Health programme aims to empower health professionals to analyse, strategise and offer solutions to public health challenges in South Africa and around the globe. You will study environmental health, occupational health and epidemiological threats and risks. Our curriculum is comparable with programmes offered at internationally accredited schools of public health but with a curriculum tailored to South African and sub-Saharan legislation, health imperatives and economic environment.

The purpose of the Ph.D. (Health Sciences) is to promote the career advancement of students in the area of Health Sciences by enabling students to conduct independent, novel research within a specific discipline or in a multidisciplinary manner in Health Sciences that will contribute to the knowledge and practice in the area of Health Sciences.

A curriculum comprises prescribed modules and/or a research report compiled in conjunction with the head of department or Chairperson of the School. Details regarding the curriculum and syllabuses are published in a brochure which is available on request from the relevant department or School.

The purpose of the PhD in Health Sciences: Biomedical Sciences is to produce graduates that are competent in conducting scientific research under minimal guidance in a chosen field, and to contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome are to be reported in a dissertation that complies with the generally accepted norms for research at these levels.

The purpose of the Bachelor of Health Sciences in the Medical Laboratory Sciences programme is to produce graduates competent to apply theoretical and practical fundamental knowledge and skills in the fields of medical science and research.

To provide students with the knowledge and skills to conduct independent research through advanced scientific problem-solving skills, and the application of critical and reflective thinking in the field of Environmental Health.

The purpose of the qualification is to develop a competent professional, who has a thorough knowledge and the skills required for the profession of Diagnostic Ultrasound and who has gained experience in applying such knowledge and skills in accredited workplaces. Successful completion of this qualification will entitle the student to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Sonographer.

Study online, part-time or distance learning mode from UAE (Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah), Nigeria (Lagos, Abuja), South Africa (Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban), Rwanda, Ghana, India etc. The one year MBA (Master of Business Administration) in Healthcare Management is a comprehensive programme designed for healthcare professionals who are looking forward to a great career in the health care industry. Post completion of the programme, the learners will be awarded a postgraduate diploma in healthcare management from Cambridge International Qualifications, UK and an MBA in Healthcare Management from Universidad Catolica de Murcia, UCAM. The students enrolling with MBA in Healthcare Management will undertake the core modules on International Human Resources, Strategic Change Management, Strategic Management and Leadership and Operations Management and specialized modules in Healthcare Management and Leadership and Healthcare Operations Management in Part 1, while in the second part the students will complete the module on Socio-Economic – Legal Environment and along with thesis work.

A Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Human Movement Science offers students a deep understanding of how the human body moves, functions, and responds to physical activity. This program explores key areas such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, kinesiology, and motor control, providing insights into the complex relationship between physical movement and health.

This is a mid-level worker qualification within the Emergency Care profession. Successful completion leads to registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic. The programme recognizes the key competencies required by Paramedics who are able to work independently in a variety of prehospital emergency care contexts.

The purpose of the MHS in Biomedical Sciences is to produce graduates that are competent in conducting scientific research under minimal guidance in a chosen field and to contribute to knowledge production in that field.

The purpose of the qualification is to produce professional podiatry graduates competent in the knowledge and skills required for managing and providing an integrated, holistic scientifically based podiatric health care service to all sectors of society. The qualification develops reflective, caring practitioners capable of integrating principles, theory, proven techniques, and relevant clinical skills in the delivery of a service focusing on the promotion of foot health, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of foot and lower limb related problems.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying students with analytical specific problem solving and reflective competencies at an advanced academic level culminating in the production of a thesis in the field of Environmental Health.

A Bachelor of Health in Human Movement Science explores human anatomy and movement, focusing on the impact of physical activity on health. It prepares individuals to promote healthy lifestyles and physical fitness.

The purpose of the qualification is to develop a competent professional nuclear medicine technologist who has a thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills required for Nuclear Medicine Technology and who has gained experience in the application of such knowledge and skills in accredited workplaces.