Bachelor of Health Sciences in Chiropractic

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General

Faculty Website:   Faculty of Health Sciences
Department: Department of Chiropractic
Programme Level: Undergraduate
Programme Name: Bachelor of Health Sciences in Chiropractic
Programme Code: B9C01Q

Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
NQF Level: 8
NQF Credits: 480
SAQA: 103093

Application Start Date: 1 April 2024
Application End Date: 31 October 2024

Campus: Doornfontein

Contacts: UJ Call Centre 011 559-4555
Email: mylife@uj.ac.za

Duration of Study: 4 Years

Programme Fees


Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to give the student a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the structure and function of the human being in both health and disease and the fluctuations that lie between these poles. Chiropractic programme aims to develop the emerging Chiropractor in light of the following: Primary contact practitioners, Specialist assessors of neuromusculoskeletal system, Specialists in the field of spinal and extremity manipulation, and wellness and holistic practitioners trained in the prevention of disease.


Career Opportunities

Chiropractor’s treat conditions and injuries that are nerve, muscle or joint related.


Admission Requirements

Minimum APS of 26, English 5 (60%+), Mathematics 4 (50%+), Physical Sciences 4 (50%+) or Life Sciences 4 (50%+).


Selection Process

Selection will be based on: applicants with Physical Sciences or Life Sciences will be considered, based on academic merit, as well as a personal interview, and letters of recommendation from at least 2 practicing doctors of Chiropractic.

Mathematical Literacy, Technical Maths and Technical Science are not accepted.


More Information

https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/undergraduate/
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