Faculty of Health Sciences - Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

Contact Details

Website:: health.mandela.ac.za
Telephone:: +27 41 504 2815
Email:: annaline.maasdorp@mandela.ac.za

Overview

The Faculty of Health Sciences at Nelson Mandela University (NMU) is dedicated to providing high‑quality education, research, and community engagement across a broad range of health disciplines. The faculty offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed to develop competent, ethical and compassionate health professionals. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, evidence‑based practice, and collaborative partnerships with healthcare institutions, the faculty equips students with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required to meet the evolving health needs of local and global communities.

Campuses

Location	Province
Gqeberha (Port Elizaberth)	Eastern Cape

Qualifications and Courses

Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Nursing|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Dietetics|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Health|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Nutrition and Wellness|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in General Health Sciences|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (Research)|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement Science|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Research)|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Development Professions|On-Campus

Masters Degree

Master of Arts in Clinical Psycology|On-Campus
Master of Arts in Counselling Psycology|On-Campus
Master of Arts in Psychology (Research)|On-Campus
Master of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science|On-Campus
Master of Human Movement Science|On-Campus
Master of Nursing|On-Campus
Master of Pharmacy (Research)|On-Campus
Master of Pharmacy in Industrial Pharmacy (Coursework)|On-Campus
Master of Radiography (Research)|On-Campus
Master of Science in Dietetics|On-Campus
Master of Science in Food, Nutrition and Wellness Studies|On-Campus
Master of Science in General Health Sciences|On-Campus
Master of Science in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences|On-Campus
Master of Science in Nano Medicine|On-Campus
Master of Social Work (Research)|On-Campus
Master of science in Environmental Health (Research)|On-Campus

Honours Degree

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology|On-Campus

Bachelors Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care|On-Campus
Bachelor of Environmental Health|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Science in Medical Laboratory Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Human Movement Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery|On-Campus
Bachelor of Nursing|On-Campus
Bachelor of Nursing Extended|On-Campus
Bachelor of Pharmacy|On-Campus
Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Social Work|On-Campus

Diploma

Diploma in Sport Management|On-Campus

Qualifications last updated: 26 Mar 2026.

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