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North West University

Bachelor of Health Sciences with Physiology and Psychology

The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Physiology and Psychology in Health Professions is offered by North West University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Health Sciences with Physiology and Psychology offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences

Programme outcomes

After successful completion of the programme, students will be able to:

a) integrate complete and systematic knowledge and skills in Physiology with relevant theories, practices and regulations of Psychology or Nutrition and utilize applied competencies and skills to practice the identification and prevention of health problems in the different communities in South Africa in such a way that responses will indicate that responsible decisions have been taken by thinking scientifically, critically and creatively.

b) demonstrate scientific knowledge and applied competencies in specific contexts such

as schools, work-places, research laboratories and the community from an ethically accountable framework with regard to: basic aid and programme presentation within the context of the various health science subject disciplines;

c) effectively work with others at an individual level, as well as together in a team, group, organization and community, and to fulfil a leadership role.

d) collect, analyse and organize information, as well as the critical and grounded evaluation of information, in order to demonstrate insight in the collection of knowledge and coherence science;

e) effectively communicate by means of visual and/or audio-visual devices in oral, writing audio-visual presentations.

Admission requirements

Admission to any qualification and programme within the Faculty of Health Sciences, albeit at undergraduate or post graduate level, will be subject to faculty specific requirements, which requirements may include paper or other formal selection processes.

Requirements: Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) and Physical Sciences level 4 (50-59%)

Selection: Academic paper selection - Best average mark

Duration: 3 years

APS: 24

Campus: Potchefstroom, Full-time, Contact