The Faculty offers learners a preferred experience; innovative methods of training with a focus on problem-based education complemented by appropriate facilities including a well-equipped dissection facility and laboratories. Our on site Health Training Centre ensures that students receive a wide-range of relevant experience e under the supervision of qualified practitioners, complemented by placements in relevant service rendering facilities.
Postgraduate studies form an important component of the Faculty’s activities. In collaboration with various partners, including but not exclusive to the National Research Foundation, Medical Research Council and World Health Organisation, we strive to address key challenges relevant to the South African situation.
In keeping with our pursuit of excellence, we are constantly re-evaluating our approaches to teaching, learning and assessment. Programme reviews, external advisory committees and quality assurance initiatives are some examples of how we ensure that we remain leaders in our relevant fields.
Our Faculty is committed to community development and various programmes are involved in sustainable, social investment and community outreach programmes. Furthermore, our focus on life-long learning remains core from the day learners enter our programmes and throughout their professional careers.
Departments
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chiropractic
- Emergency Medical Care
- Environmental Health
- Complementary Medicine
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (Radiography)
- Nursing
- Optometry
- Podiatry
- Sport and Movement Studies
Undergraduate Programmes
The Faculty offers learners a preferred experience; innovative methods of training with a focus on problem-based education complemented by appropriate facilities including a well-equipped dissection facility and laboratories.
Our on site Health Training Centre ensures that students receive a wide-range of relevant experience e under the supervision of qualified practitioners, complemented by placements in relevant service rendering facilities. Information about all our 2020 health undergraduate courses can be found on our prospectus below.
- BHS Chiropratic
- BHS Complementary Medicine
- BHS/ Diploma Emergency Medical Care
- BHS Environmental Health Tech
- B Nursing
- Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Postgraduate Course
- Honours Degree Programmes
- Masters Degree Programmes (EMC, Nursing Science, Master of Public Health)
- Masters Degree Programmes (Biomedical Sciences,Chiropractic,Complementary Medicine
- Masters Degree Programmes (Environmental Health, Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
& Podiatry) - MPhil (Biokinetics Sport Management, Optometry)
- Doctor of Health Sciences Programmes
| Title | Name | Role | Telephone Number | Office No. |
| Mrs | Bathabile Vilakazi | Head: Faculty Administration | +27 11 559 6234 | 5108E, John Orr Building, DFC |
| Ms | Raihaanah Pieterse | Senior Faculty Officer: Postgraduate | +27 11 559 6073 | 5108D, John Orr Building, DFC |
| Mrs | Deborah Makola | Senior Faculty Officer: Exams | +27 11 559 6706 | 5108C, John Orr Building, DFC |
| Ms | Dikeledi Dire | Senior Faculty Officer: Undergraduates | +27 11 559 6050 | 5108C, John Orr Building, DFC |
| Ms | Kgaugelo Lephadi | Faculty Officer: Undergraduate BCur Nursing BCur Nursing (BCU001) BCur Nursing (BCU101) NDip Somatology BTech Somatology BTech Podiatry NDip Homoeopathy BTech Homoeopathy | +27 11 559 6223 | 5108C, John Orr Building, DFC |
| Ms | Elizabeth van der Berg | Faculty Officer Post Basic Nursing BCur ED Et Admin FNHD-Further National Higher Diploma | +27 11 559 6704 | 5108C, John Orr Building, DFC |
| Mr | Theo Visser | Faculty Officer Bachelor in Optometry NDip Sport Management NDip Biomedical Technology BTech Biomedical Technology | +27 11 559 6705 | 5108C, John Orr Building, DFC |
| Ms | Pansy Masala | Faculty OfficerBachelor of Diagnostic Radiography(B9M01Q) Bachelor of Nuclear Medicine Technology (B9M02Q) Bachelor of Diagnostic Ultrasound(B9M03Q) Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (B9M04Q) BTech: BTech Diagnostic Radiography (523-1) BTech Radiography Therapy (525-1) | +27 11 559 6707 | 5108C, John Orr Building, DFC |
| Mrs | Thobile Ngwenya Folaranmi | Faculty Officer BA Sport Communication BA Sport Psychology BA Sport Development BA Hons in Biokinetics BA Hons in Sport Psychology BSc Hons in Sport Science BA Hons in Sport Science BCom Hons Sport Management | +27 11 559 6037 | 5108C, John Orr Building, DFC |
| Ms | Gugulakhe Ngcobo | Faculty Officer: UndergraduatesNDip Environmental Health NDip Chiropractic BTech Environmental Health BTech Chiropractic NDip Emergency Medical Care BTech Emergency Medical Care BHS Emergency Medical Care | +27 11 559 9210 | 5108C, John Orr Building, DFC |
| | Front Desk | Reception: Faculty Assistant | +27 11 559 6925 | 5108C, John Orr Building, DFC |