Master of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene at North-West University

Programme overview

Master of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene is a master's qualification (NQF level 9, SAQA ID 112528) in the Faculty of Health Sciences at North-West University, offered full-time / part-time by contact on the Potchefstroom campus. Programme code: 8FG N01; G801P. Research entity: Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative. Application closing date: 30 Sep.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative | Duration: 1-2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

To gain admission to the research Master of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene and in compliance with the NWU Admissions Policy, a student must have obtained: a) a cognate four-year bachelor's degree at exit NQF level 8, with specialisation in Occupational Hygiene, such as the BHSc (Occupational Hygiene); OR b) a cognate Bachelor Honours degree at exit NQF level 8, with specialisation in Occupational Hygiene; OR c) an equivalent qualification at exit NQF level 8 with specialisation in Occupational Hygiene AND d) an average of at least 60% for final year modules in the prerequisite qualification, AND e) proven academic writing skills, such as the production of an accepted research proposal/report. Applicants may be requested to enrol parallel for an additional research methodology module if deemed necessary, as per General Academic rules and Faculty Specific Rules.

Higher degree (Master's and doctoral) applications close on 30 November 2026. A non-refundable administration fee of R150 (South African applicants) or R600 (international applicants) applies, payable online only.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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