18 Bachelor's degrees in Public Health in South Africa

The programme BSc in Dietetics at the Stellenbosch University aims to produce dieticians who have the scientific knowledge, skills and attitudes to function independently in the areas of therapeutic nutrition, community nutrition and food service management.

The purpose of the Bachelor in Environmental Health at University of Johannesburg is to produce graduates who have a systematic and coherent body of knowledge to apply principles and practices of Environmental Health.

The Bachelor of Dental Science degree offered by University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg focuses on developing skill and expertise in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases of the teeth, mouth tissue and supporting bones of the mouth.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Public Health (Honours) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a diverse programme and will enable higher qualifications in the field of public health for students interested in that career path.

From your second year of study at Radiography in Diagnostics programme offered at  Central University of Technology, Free State you will be expected to do workplace learning (WPL) at accredited radiology practices in the region.

Audiology from University of Pretoria is aimed at acquiring in-depth knowledge of the normal hearing process within the framework of human communication.

The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) is to promote health and equality in South Africa and beyond, through the Morphological Sciences (Hons) programme, at the Stellenbosch University.

The Oral Hygienist is a professional who focuses on the prevention of oral disease and maintenance of good oral hygiene. The Oral Health Sciences course is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) are health professionals who derive their expertise from a comprehensive knowledge of the physical, biological, and social sciences. These sciences allow them to perform as efficient practitioners in the field of Environmental Health. The Environmental Health program is offered at Durban University of Technology.

Homoeopathy is a legally recognised profession and is becoming increasingly important in South African healthcare provision. The Homoeopathy program at Durban University of Technology is teaching students about a medical approach that respects the wisdom of the body, with the emphasis on holistic healthcare.

The Clinical Medical Practice programme offered by University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg aims to develop mid-level healthcare workers, called clinical associates.

The work entails the manufacture of dentures (both metal and Acrylic), crown and bridge, orthodontic devices and maxillofacial prostheses. The manual skills and performance expected from a dental technician is very high due to the detailed work that is involved. The Dental Technology program is offered at Durban University of Technology.

The four-year professional Child and Youth Care program at Durban University of Technology aims to provide students with skills, knowledge and experience of working in a variety of child and youth care settings. 

Applicants for the Environmental Health programme from Tshwane University of Technology will be informed of their status per official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT website.

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg's Bachelor of Health Sciences in the field of Health Systems Sciences allows you to study public health and the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases. 

Paramedics are health care professionals who are registered with the Professional Board of Emergency Care Practitioners of the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Paramedics are responsible for providing pre-hospital advanced life support and rescue services to critically ill or injured patients. The Emergency Medical Care program is offered at Durban University of Technology.

At Pharmacy from the University of the Western Cape, you'll take the important first step in becoming an intellectual and scholar who can not only contribute to the growth and public life of not just our little Rainbow Nation, but the world.

The Health Systems Science (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is designed for those interested in understanding and improving healthcare systems and administration. Our programme uses a systems-thinking and interdisciplinary approach to cultivate Health Systems Specialists.