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University of Johannesburg (UJ)

Faculty of Health Sciences

Contact Details

Telephone:
+27 11 559 6925
Email:
web-healthscience@uj.ac.za
Address:
55 Beit Street, Doornfontein
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Overview

The University of Johannesburg Faculty of Health Sciences is a dynamic academic division dedicated to training skilled, socially responsive health professionals through innovative, problem‑based teaching, hands‑on clinical experience, and strong partnerships with health institutions. Located on UJ’s Doornfontein Campus, it offers a wide range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across key health disciplines, supported by modern facilities, on‑site clinics and research initiatives that address community health needs in South Africa and beyond.

Campuses

Location Province
Johannesburg Gauteng
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Qualifications and Courses

Doctoral Degree

  • Doctor of Nursing Science|Blended
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Biokinetics|On-Campus
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Biomedical Sciences|On-Campus
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Chiropratic|On-Campus
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Environmental Health|Blended
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Human Anatomy|Blended
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Human Physiology|Blended
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences|Blended
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Optometry|Blended
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Public Health|Blended
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Sport Science|On-Campus

Masters Degree

  • Master in Health Sciences Podiatry|Blended
  • Master of Commerce / Master of Philosophy in Sport Management|On-Campus
  • Master of Emergency Medical Care|On-Campus
  • Master of Health Sciences (Optometry)|Blended
  • Master of Health Sciences in Biomedical Sciences|On-Campus
  • Master of Health Sciences in Chiropractic|On-Campus
  • Master of Health Sciences in Environmental Health|Blended
  • Master of Health Sciences in Human Anatomy|Blended
  • Master of Health Sciences in Human Physiology|Blended
  • Master of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences|Blended
  • Master of Nursing Science in Community Health Nursing Science|On-Campus
  • Master of Nursing Science in Community Health Nursing Science: Occupational Health Nursing Science|Blended
  • Master of Nursing Science in Community Health Nursing Science: Primary Health Care|Blended
  • Master of Nursing Science in Medical and Surgical Nursing: Critical Care (General)|Blended
  • Master of Nursing Science in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science|Blended
  • Master of Nursing Science in Professional Nursing Science: Ethos and Professional Practice|Blended
  • Master of Nursing Science in Professional Nursing Science: Nursing Education|Blended
  • Master of Nursing Science in Professional Nursing Science: Nursing Management|Blended
  • Master of Nursing Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing|Blended
  • Master of Philosophy in Biokinetics|On-Campus
  • Master of Philosophy in Optometry|Blended
  • Master of Philosophy in Sport Science|On-Campus
  • Master of Public Health|Online

Honours Degree

  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sport Science|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Sport Management|On-Campus

Postgraduate Diploma

  • Postgraduate Diploma In Clinical Simulation For Healthcare Professionals|On-Campus
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Acupuncture|On-Campus
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care Adult|On-Campus
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Health Service Management|On-Campus
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery|On-Campus
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing|On-Campus
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education|On-Campus
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health|On-Campus
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Phytotherapy|Other
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing|On-Campus

Bachelors Degree

  • Bachelor Degree in Diagnostic Radiography|On-Campus
  • Bachelor Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound|On-Campus
  • Bachelor Degree in Nuclear Medicine|On-Campus
  • Bachelor Degree in Radiation Therapy|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Biokinetics|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Sport Management|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Environmental Health|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences Degree|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences in Chiropractic|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences in Complementary Medicine|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences in Podiatry|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences in Sport and Exercise Sciences|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Nursing|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Optometry|On-Campus

Diploma

  • Diploma in Emergency Medical Care|On-Campus
  • Diploma in Sport Management|On-Campus

Advanced Certificate

  • Advanced Certificate in Medical Rescue|On-Campus

Higher Certificate

  • Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care|On-Campus
  • Higher Certificate in Sport Administration|On-Campus
  • Higher certificate in Sport Coaching & Exercise Science|On-Campus

Short Course

  • Short Learning Programmes in Rescue|On-Campus
Qualifications last updated: 26 Mar 2026.

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