University of Pretoria - Faculty of Health Sciences

University of Pretoria - Faculty of Health Sciences

To date, more than 31 000 alumni have completed their training at this institution and we remain committed to ensuring that our graduates are competent, responsible, passionate, and holistic healthcare professionals.

Quality is at the heart of the Faculty’s commitment to a culture of excellent teaching and learning. Our curricula and teaching methods are regularly updated to ensure that they meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.

Our high standards and innovative approaches to learning enhance the ability of our graduates to deal with and solve complex problems. Our state-of-the-art teaching venues, laboratories, skills training laboratories, IT facilities, teaching hospitals, and clinics help bring teaching and learning to live. To meet the healthcare needs of the country, we have responded to the national demand for more graduates by expanding the Health Sciences Campus and residences to accommodate the increasing number of students.

We offer our students a comprehensive range of tutoring, mentoring and progress monitoring, as well as on-site student health and counselling service. Our excellent module pass rates and degree completion rates attest to our students’ commitment and hard work, and the success of our student support systems. Access to additional research opportunities offers undergraduate students significantly more postgraduate opportunities within the Faculty.

Students are able to embrace a full and balanced university experience as they have access to a wide range of social, sporting, cultural, leadership, and community outreach activities.