
Health Care Programs in South Africa 2025
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Westford University College
Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Management and Leadership
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Lagos, Nigeria + 14 more
Diploma
Part time
10 weeks
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
This PG qualification helps professionals already working in the health care industry or aspire to seek a career in the health care industry. This course is best suited for health care professionals, hospital administrators, managers, supervisors, Medical Practitioners, Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics and Support Staffs at Hospitals, Clinics and Pharmacies to acquire principles for effective Healthcare Management which is essential to the leading hospitals and healthcare companies. The course has a distinct appeal due to the growing demand for trained professionals in the growing Healthcare industry in the region with many international companies moving to the region. The courses aim to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective manager in the healthcare sector, equipping participants with an understanding of the external context in which healthcare organisations operate, how they are managed, and analytical techniques that can be applied to decision-making processes within the health sector. PG Diploma in Healthcare Management and Leadership is certified by CIQ, UK PG Diploma in Healthcare Management & Leadership.
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University of Johannesburg
Diploma in Emergency Medical Care
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Diploma
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This is a mid-level worker qualification within the Emergency Care profession. Successful completion leads to registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic. The programme recognizes the key competencies required by Paramedics who are able to work independently in a variety of prehospital emergency care contexts.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Education
AdvDipl in Visual Impairment Studies (Distance Education)
- Pretoria, South Africa
Bachelor
Full time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
This advanced diploma in Education underscores the importance of visual impairment education for teachers and practitioners who teach and collaborate with learners who with a visual impairment. The qualification focuses on understanding visual impairment, in terms of low vision and blindness. The aim is to equip teachers and practitioners, in support of learners with visual impairment and also to enhance ongoing research in this field.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Veterinary Science
MSc (Veterinary Reproduction) (Coursework)
- Pretoria, South Africa
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The coursework master’s degree curriculum consists of compulsory core and elective theoretical modules (90 credits) as well as a mini-dissertation (90 credits).
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Economic and Management Science
PhD (Industrial and Organisational Psychology)
- Pretoria, South Africa
PhD
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD degree is conferred by virtue of a thesis.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
MA (Clinical Psychology) (Coursework)
- Pretoria, South Africa
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This Program provides integrated professional and advanced academic training equipping the student to function as a Clinical Psychologist and leads the student to be able to apply for an internship in Clinical Psychology and, thereafter, undergo a Professional Board Exam in Clinical Psychology. After successful completion of a Professional Board Exam, the student can then apply to the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) for registration as a Clinical Psychologist. Such registration will be subject to any professional conditions and requirements stipulated by the Professional Board for Psychology and the HPCSA at the time of registration.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
BSc (Human Genetics)
- Pretoria, South Africa
BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Division of Genetics offers internationally recognised undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Genetics is at the core of the biological, agricultural, veterinary and medical sciences and has become essential in fields as diverse as virology and epidemiology, biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Health Sciences
PhD (Nursing Science)
- Pretoria, South Africa
PhD
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD degree study in the field of Nursing Science is conferred by virtue of a thesis and, if the Dean decides otherwise, an examination (VGK 900) which deals with the field of study of the thesis.
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University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Biokinetics
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelor
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The qualification serves as the foundational and core knowledge base to register as a Biokineticist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The acquisition of professional abilities such as competence, skills, values, and attitudes is fostered to enable the graduate to work as a health care professional. Competent and qualified Biokineticists are able to work in a variety of settings, including the public and private sector and in both urban and rural settings. Biokineticists primarily utilize their professional expertise in exercise testing and prescription, physical activity, and health education to enhance/promote health in general, and to prevent dysfunction, restore and maintain an individual’s functional ability, particularly in respect of orthopedic injuries and chronic diseases/conditions.
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University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Nursing
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelor
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The purpose of the Bachelor of Nursing is to produce professional graduates competent in the knowledge and skills required for managing and providing an integrated, holistic, scientifically based nursing and midwifery health care service to society. The aim is to develop reflective, caring practitioners capable of integrating principles, theory, proven techniques, and relevant clinical skills in the delivery of a service, focusing on the promotion of health, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of nursing and midwifery related problems.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Veterinary Science
MMedVet (Equine Surgery) (Coursework)
- Pretoria, South Africa
Master
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
A master's degree in Veterinary Medicine (MMedVet) is a clinical specialty degree at NQF-level 9 of 360 credits to be completed in 3 years of full-time study as part of a residential training program. The training program consists of clinical work (at least 90 weeks of supervised clinical training), coursework, culminating in a multi-component examination (270 credits) and a research project resulting in a mini-dissertation (of 90 credits) and subsequent publications as required for SAVC registration as a specialist.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Veterinary Science
MMedVet (Bovine Health and Production) (Coursework)
- Pretoria, South Africa
Master
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
A master's degree in Veterinary Medicine (MMedVet) is a clinical specialty degree at NQF-level 9 of 360 credits to be completed in 3 years of full-time study as part of a residential training program. The training program consists of clinical work (at least 90 weeks of supervised clinical training), coursework, culminating in a multi-component examination (270 credits) and a research project resulting in a mini-dissertation (of 90 credits) and subsequent publications as required for SAVC registration as a specialist.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Economic and Management Science
MCom (Industrial Psychology) (Coursework)
- Pretoria, South Africa
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MCom (Industrial Psychology) is a master’s Program accredited by the Professional Board of Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The Program entails seven modules of coursework presented over at least four block weeks during the first year of study and a mini-dissertation. For registration as an industrial psychologist students need to complete an internship.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Economic and Management Science
PhD (Organisational Behaviour)
- Pretoria, South Africa
PhD
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD degree is conferred by virtue of a thesis.
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
HCert (Vaccinology)
- Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa
Certificate
The HCert (Vaccinology) is designed to equip healthcare workers with the theore