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Faculty of Health Sciences

The Faculty of Health Sciences aims to produce competent health professionals who can address the health needs of the community through innovative teaching and research

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About Our Faculty

The Faculty of Health at the University of Venda educates clinicians, professionals and researchers to be leaders in the ever changing sectors of health sciences.

With a focus on innovative education methods, the Faculty is continuously evolving with the environment and producing high quality, work ready graduates and leading health research.

Our range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs use innovative education methods to ensure that you graduate straight into an exciting and successful career in health or sport.

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Bachelor's Degrees3 programmes

Bachelor of Science in Biokinetics

SHBSBK
Bachelor's Degrees 3.5 years

National Senior Certificate with bachelor's admission and at least 50% in Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English. Candidates are subject to HPCSA and Biokinetics Association...

Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure Studies

SHBRLS
Bachelor's Degrees 3.5 years

Matric exemption with English E (SG), or a National Senior Certificate with bachelor's admission and adequate achievement in English at level 4.

Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science

SHBSES
Bachelor's Degrees 3.5 years

National Senior Certificate with bachelor's admission and at least 50% in Life Sciences, English and Physical Sciences.

Other Qualifications1 programme

Advanced Diploma in Sport Management

SHBDSM
Other Qualifications 1 year

A relevant degree, Honours degree, diploma or higher qualification; or a sport coaching and management certificate for RPL consideration. RPL applicants require bachelor's admission or matric...
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Bachelor's Degrees2 programmes

BSc in Biokinetics

Bachelor's Degrees 4 years

The minimum entry requirement shall be Matric with exemption and Biology E (HG), Physical Science E (HG) and English E (SG). National Senior Certificate (NSC) with...

BSc in Sport and Exercise Science

Bachelor's Degrees 4 years

The minimum entry requirement shall be Matric with exemption and Biology E (HG), Physical Science E (HG) and English E (SG). National Senior Certificate (NSC) with...

Other Qualifications1 programme

Advanced Diploma in Sport Management

Other Qualifications 1 Year

RPL consideration: candidates must have a National Senior Certificate with Bachelor/Matric certificate with exemption and at least 5 years working experience with sports bodies/athletes, sports federations,...
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Bachelor's Degrees1 programme

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

SHBBSN
Bachelor's Degrees 3.4 years

National Senior Certificate endorsed for bachelor's degree study with at least 34 points, including 50% in Life Sciences, 50% in English, 50% in Mathematics, and 50%...

Master's Degrees2 programmes

Master of Science in Public Nutrition (Coursework)

SHMSPN
Master's Degrees 1 year

Master of Science in Public Nutrition (Dissertation)

SHMMSN
Master's Degrees
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Bachelor's Degrees2 programmes

Bachelor of Psychology

SHBBP
Bachelor's Degrees 3.4 years

NSC 36 + adequate achievement (50-59%) in English + Selection test

Bachelor of Psychology

Bachelor's Degrees 3 years

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL THE OFFERED QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL BACHELOR’S DEGREE All students registering for PROFESSIONAL BACHELOR’S DEGREE should: • Be in possession of a Bachelor senior...

Honours Degrees2 programmes

BA (Honours) Psychology

Honours Degrees 3 years

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology

SHHAHP
Honours Degrees 1 year

Master's Degrees1 programme

MA Psychology

Master's Degrees 3 years

All students registering for MASTERS DEGREE should: • Have an approved honors or Bpsych degree recognized by the university • Have an average examination mark of...

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)2 programmes

Doctor of Psychology

SHPDP
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 2 years

Doctor of Psychology (PHD)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Admission Requirements for PHD • Have an approved Masters degree recognized by the university • Have an average examination mark of 60% in Masters results •...
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Master's Degrees1 programme

Master of Public Health

SHMMPH
Master's Degrees 1 year

An Honours degree, four-year professional degree or Postgraduate Diploma in a health-related field at NQF level 8, with an overall result of at least 65%. Applicants...

Other Qualifications1 programme

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health

SHBDPH
Other Qualifications 1 year

A health-related NQF level 7 qualification with an overall final-year average of at least 60%. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA at NQF exit level...

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)2 programmes

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health

SHPPPH
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 2 years

A master's degree in public health or a health-related field with at least one core public-health competency, evaluated at NQF level 9, and an average of...

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Nutrition

SHPPHN
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 2 years
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Bachelor's Degrees1 programme

BSc in Biokinetics

SHBBSK
Bachelor's Degrees 4 years

NSC 34 + adequate achievement (50-59%) in Life Sciences, English, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences

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Mr Takalani Philip Nyelisani Faculty Manager BA, BA Hons (Univen), PG Dipl Marketing Management (Unisa), Cert Basic Public Relations (EEC), Cert in Community Relations & Develop Communication (Distinction)(PRISA), LDP (Gibs), MBA (UP) takalani.nyelisani@univen.ac.za 015 962 9331
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ADVANCED NURSING SCIENCE26 staff

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BIOKINETICS RECREATION & SPORT21 staff

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NUTRITION17 staff

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PSYCHOLOGY12 staff

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PUBLIC HEALTH8 staff

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