North West University Health Sciences

North West University Health Sciences

The Faculty of Health Sciences of the North-West University directs its programmes and activities towards the pursuit of relevant knowledge and innovation in health sciences in order to promote and improve the health of the population of South Africa, Africa and the world via education, research, services and community involvement.

Fields of Study

HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCES

Biokinetics
Recreation Sciences
Coaching Sciences
Sport Sciences

PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH

Psychology
Social Work

NURSING

Clinical
Comunity Services
Hospital Services

PHARMACY

Pharmaceutics
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Clinical Pharmacy
Pharmacy Practice

PHYSIOLOGY

CONSUMER SCIENCES

Consumer Sciences

OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE

Occupational Hygiene

NUTRITION / DIETETICS

Dietitians are well qualified to practice in any of the different fields of nutrition. They can use their skills and knowledge of nutrition to modify an individual’s diet to treat a medical condition or educate the general public on healthy eating habits. A Dietitian functions as an important role player within the medical healthcare team.

Dietetics