Faculty of Health Sciences

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH PROMOTION

Entry Requirements

A degree in Health Promotion (minimum NQF level 7) or, A health or social sciences degree (minimum NQF level 7).

Recognition of prior learning

An undergraduate diploma in health promotion and/or health education, and significant work experience in    health and/or social sciences related field recognised by the Department of Public Health.

Admission/selection procedure

Preference for admission to the programme will be given to applicants with:

          The minimum entry requirements

          Clearly identified career goals that are consistent with the anticipated training

          A strong academic record and academic preparation

A selected number of candidates will be short-listed for an interview, after which, recommendations for final selection for admission will be made. The closing date for applications will be 30 September each year.

Duration of the Course One year full-time, and 18 months part-time.

Registration Students who are not fully registered with the University will not be admitted to write tests and examinations.

Summary of Courses

COURSE

CODES

CREDITS

Core Modules

   

Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Research

EBR 41M1

16

Contemporary Issues in Health Promotion

CIH 41M2

16

The Social Context of Health Promotion

SCH 42M3

16

The Psychological Basis of Health Promotion

PBH 42M4

16

Health Promotion Project

HPP 42M5

32

Health Promoting Schools

HPS 42M7

16

Policy Development in Health Promotion  

PDH 4206  

16

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