47 Bachelor Programs in Health Care in South Africa for 2024

Bachelor Programs in Health Care in South Africa for 2024Filter
    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    The qualification serves as the foundational and core knowledge base to register as a Biokineticist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The acquisition of professional abilities such as competence, skills, values, and attitudes is fostered to enable the graduate to work as a health care professional. Competent and qualified Biokineticists are able to work in a variety of settings, including the public and private sector and in both urban and rural settings. Biokineticists primarily utilize their professional expertise in exercise testing and prescription, physical activity, and health education to enhance/promote health in general, and to prevent dysfunction, restore and maintain an individual’s functional ability, particularly in respect of orthopedic injuries and chronic diseases/conditions.

    • Pretoria, South Africa

    Full time

    6 years

    On-Campus

    English

    The BVSc program is accredited with theSouth African Veterinary Council (SAVC), theVeterinary Council of Namibia (VCN), theRoyal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)in the United Kingdom, and theAustralasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)in Australia and New Zealand. BVSc graduates are eligible to register as veterinarians in these and several other countries without passing any further professional examinations. TheSAVCgoverns the ethics and standards of veterinary education and practice in South Africa. All students must register with the Council at first registration in the BVSc program, maintain their registration annually, and adhere to its rules. Registration with the SAVC is a prerequisite for practising as a veterinarian in South Africa.

    • Pretoria, South Africa

    Full time

    2 years

    On-Campus

    English

    Applied ultrasound imaging of the body

    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    The purpose of the Bachelor of Nursing is to produce professional graduates competent in the knowledge and skills required for managing and providing an integrated, holistic, scientifically based nursing and midwifery health care service to society. The aim is to develop 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 health, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of nursing and midwifery related problems.

    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying students with the ability to perform visual examinations and relevant procedures included in the scope of Optometry (as stipulated by the Professional Board of Optometry and Dispensing Opticians) in the clinical environment as an optometrist.

    • Pretoria, South Africa

    Full time

    3 years

    On-Campus

    English

    Veterinary nursing requires a dedicated and motivated person with a special interest in working with animals and their owners. The veterinary nurse is a member of a professional team that includes veterinariansand is expected to show a high degree of responsibility, organisational skills and patience. Self-discipline, compassion, honesty, dedication and a sense of humour are recommended attributes.

    • Pretoria, South Africa

    Full time

    1 year

    On-Campus

    English

    Dental materials

    • Pretoria, South Africa

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    Physiotherapy is a complementary healthcare profession that aims to restore or promote the normal physical functioning of the individual, as well as to rehabilitate individuals with injuries and those living with disabilities. Training is evidence- and outcomes-based. Physiotherapy students are exposed to a wide variety of patients, where they can use their examination and problem-solving skills to make a significant contribution to the health status of any patient. Physiotherapists who have qualified at the University of Pretoria are in demand in all sectors of healthcare worldwide. The BPhysio program requires four years of full-time study. Students are trained in the use of physiotherapy in various areas, treating people with musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory problems and sports injuries. Training includes work in the field of paediatrics and in communities.

    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    The purpose of the qualification is to develop a professional radiation therapist who is competent in the knowledge and skills required for Radiation Therapy and has gained experience in applying such knowledge and skills in accredited workplaces.

    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    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.

    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    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.

    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    The purpose of this qualification is to develop a competent professional, who has a thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills required for Diagnostic Radiography and who has gained experience in applying such knowledge and skills in accredited workplaces.

    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    The purpose of this qualification is to develop an Emergency Care Practitioner competent in the clinical knowledge and skills required for the emergency medical care and medical rescue profession.

    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    Full time

    3 years

    On-Campus

    English

    The purpose of this qualification is to develop competent sport and exercise scientists to ensure that the identification, development, and performance of athletes are carried out professionally, and effectively with a scientific background and an ethical approach.

    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    Full time

    4 years

    On-Campus

    English

    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.