Bachelor of Human Movement Science at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

This programme allows students to specialise in one of four different areas of human movement science, and to complement this with additional subjects such as business management, psychology or physiology, to suit their career plans. The four specialisation areas are: • Exercise science • Recreation • Sport management • Coaching science

Faculty: Health Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The BHMS degree is tailored to prepare students for the many career paths in the world of sport and exercise. The specially designed programme includes modules in the bio/physical/psycho/social areas of human movement science. The published curriculum is an NQF Level 7 qualification of 365 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Sports Manager, Sports Scientist, Recreation and Sport Manager.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 350. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 350. An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 365. NSC achievement rating of at least 45% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 65% for Mathematical Literacy. Candidates must pass a medical examination as required by the Department of Human Movement Science. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008 Matriculation exemption/endorsement. Learners must score at least 31 points on the university’s SPS rating scale. A pass in Biology is preferred. Candidates must pass a medical examination as required by the Department of Human Movement Science.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.

Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.

International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.

Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za

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