9 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Nursing from Cape Peninsula University of Technology aims to prepare and develop nurse practitioners (graduate nurse and midwife) equipped with the knowledge, skills and professional values to meet the health care needs of people of all ages, and thereby contribute to the transformation of society.  

Nuclear Medicine Technology from Cape Peninsula University of Technology involves the use of radioactive pharmaceuticals in the diagnosis and, to some extent, treatment of disease. It consists in dispensing and administering radioactive pharmaceuticals to a patient. 

Diagnostic Radiography from Cape Peninsula University of Technology aims to develop professionals who, in addition to demonstrating the knowledge and skills required in Diagnostic Radiography have also gained experience in applying such knowledge and skills in the appropriate workplace context.

After completion of the 4-year bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Care, the graduate from Cape Peninsula University of Technology will register as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. 

Opticianry from Cape Peninsula University of Technology will also be competent to perform visual screening. The qualification will also provide sufficient practitioners to maintain high standards of eye care, in order to address the eyecare needs of the community.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology is the only university in the Western Cape that offers the following BSc programmes in Medical Imaging: BSc Diagnostic Radiography, BSc Diagnostic Ultrasound, BSc Nuclear Medicine Technology and BSc Radiation Therapy. 

The minimum course duration for the  Emergency Medical Care – Extended offered at Cape Peninsula University of Technology is five years.

Diagnostic Ultrasound from Cape Peninsula University of Technology aims to develop professionals who, in addition to demonstrating the knowledge and skills required in Diagnostic Ultrasound, have also gained experience in applying such knowledge and skills in the appropriate workplace context.

The purpose of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology Dental Health course is to educate and train competent, responsible and accountable dental technologists for the dental profession.