Overview

The BHS in Complementary Medicine from University of Johannesburg graduate will be a team player capable of working in multidisciplinary teams to promote the profession.

Outcomes

On completion of this programme the graduate will be competent to practice as a Complementary Medicine (CM) healthcare therapist within the community. The graduate will be eligible to register with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa as an acupuncture therapist. The graduate will be able to conduct research within the field of CM in order to advance professional development and provide health education to individuals and communities.

Selection is based on:

Academic merit.
A personal interview.
Letters of recommendation from at least 1 practitioner of CM.
Letter of orientation from the Health Training Centre, UJ.
Completion of an assignment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics for Health Sciences
Sociology of Health and Health Care
Anatomy and Physiology
Biodiversity
Chemistry
Complementary Medicine Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Complementary & Alternative Medicine View 5 other Bachelors in Complementary & Alternative Medicine in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Senior Certificate with matriculation exemption, or an equivalent qualification at anequivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee, with the following:Two of the following subjects:

Mathematics with at least a Higher Grade D or Standard Grade C symbol.
Physical Science with at least Higher Grade D or Standard Grade C symbol.
Biology with at least Higher Grade D or Standard Grade C symbol.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

37060 ZAR / year

≈ 37060 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

37060 ZAR / year

≈ 37060 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R37 059.78 R52 404.60 Internationals have to pay R17 780.00 extra.

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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