Programmes Offered at North West University

Diploma in Coaching Science in Sport Coaching

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 2 years

Requirements: Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Academic paper selection; Best average mark

APS: 18

Bachelor of Health Sciences with Sport Coaching and Human Movement Sciences

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 3 years

Requirements: Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Academic paper selection; Best average mark

APS: 24

Bachelor of Health Sciences with Recreation Science and Tourism Management

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 3 years

Requirements: Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Academic paper selection; Best average mark

APS: 24

Bachelor of Health Sciences with Sport and Recreation Administration

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 3 years

Requirements: Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Academic paper selection; Best average mark

APS: 24

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 4 years

Requirements: Mathematics level 3 (40–49%) OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 (50–59%) AND Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences level 4 (50–59%); Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Students must be medically fit for the physical component of the course; Academic paper selection; Best average mark

APS: 32

Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmacy

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 4 years

Requirements: Mathematics on level 5 (60–69%) and Physical Sciences on level 5 (60–69%); Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Life Sciences is recommended; Late applications will be considered on merit depending on capacity; Academic paper selection; Best average mark

APS: 32

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physiology and Biochemistry

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 3 years

Requirements: Mathematics level 5 (60–69%) and Physical Sciences level 4 (50–59%); Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Life Sciences is recommended; Academic paper selection; Best average mark

APS: 26

Bachelor of Health Sciences with Physiology and Psychology

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 3 years

Requirements: Mathematics level 3 (40–49%) and Physical Sciences level 4 (50–59%); Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Life Sciences is recommended; Academic paper selection; Best average mark

APS: 26

Bachelor of Consumer Studies in Consumer Studies

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 3 years

Requirements: At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (50–59%) (designated natural science subjects: Mathematics or Physical Sciences or Agricultural or Life Sciences); Level 6 (70–79%) in Mathematical Literacy will be considered; Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Late applications will be considered on merit; Best average mark

APS: 24

Bachelor of Consumer Sciences with Food Product Management

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 4 years

Requirements: A minimum of 50–59% (level 4) in Mathematics is required; An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered; If Chemistry is chosen as an elective, a minimum of 50–59% (level 4) in Physical Sciences is required; At least one subject from the Natural Sciences must be passed at level 4 (50–59%). Acceptable subjects include Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Life Sciences

APS: 24

Bachelor of Consumer Sciences with Fashion Retail Management

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 4 years

Requirements: A minimum of level 4 (50–59%) in Mathematics is required; An average mark of above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered; At least one subject from the Natural Sciences must be passed at level 4 (50–59%). Acceptable Natural Sciences subjects include Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or Life Sciences

APS: 24

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 4 years

Requirements: Mathematics on level 5 (60–69%) and Physical Sciences on level 5 (60–69%); Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Academic paper selection; Best average mark

APS: 30

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 4 years

Requirements: Mathematics level 5 (60–69%) and Physical Sciences on level 5 (60–69%); Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Late applications will be considered on merit; Academic paper selection; Best average mark

APS: 27

Bachelor of Arts in Behavioural Sciences with Psychology & Labour Relations Management

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 3 years

Requirements: Mathematics level 3 (40–49%) OR Mathematical Literacy level 5 (60–69%); Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Academic paper selection

APS: 26

Bachelor of Social Science with Psychology

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 3 years

Requirements: Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Academic paper selection

APS: 26

Bachelor of Social Work

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 4 years

Requirements: Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Late applications will be considered on merit; Best average mark; Academic paper selection

APS: 28

Bachelor of Nursing

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Duration: 4 years

Requirements: Physical Sciences OR Mathematics OR Life Sciences on level 4 (50–59%); Level 4 (50–59%) for language of tuition; Due to high volumes of applications and limited capacity the following selection process will be followed: Participation in the 'job shadowing programme' (40 hours) is recommended

APS: 25


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