Faculty of Health Sciences
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- Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas offered by Faculty
- Undergraduate Degrees
- Postgraduate Dip & Degrees
- Postgraduate Diploma: Chemical Pathology
- Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Medical Microbiology)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Biochemistry)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Physiological Sciences)
- Master of Science in Medical Microbiology
- Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry
- Master of Science In Physiological Sciences
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Science in Health Promotion
- Master of Medicine (M Med)
- Special Programmes
- Health Sciences Research Ethics & Biosafety Committee
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 |
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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 (128) |