Program Overview

University of Johannesburg Faculty of Health Sciences

The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Johannesburg offers a range of programs and courses in the field of health sciences.

Departments

The faculty consists of several departments, including:

• Biomedical Sciences
• Chiropractic
• Environmental Health
• Complementary Medicine
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (MIRS)
• Nursing
• Optometry
• Podiatry

Courses and Programmes

The faculty offers various courses and programs, including:

• Undergraduate Programmes
• Postgraduate Diplomas
• Short Learning Programmes
• Online Master of Public Health

Research

The faculty has a strong research focus, with several research centers and initiatives, including:

• Research Ethics Committee
• Research Centres
  • Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare Technology
  • Laser Research Centre
  • Olympic Studies Centre
  • SAMRC/UJ Pan African Centre for Epidemics Research
  • SAMRC/UJ PACER EMU

Chiropractic Department

The Chiropractic department offers a four-year Bachelor of Health Sciences in Chiropractic, as well as a Master of Health Sciences in Chiropractic. The department also offers a range of short learning programs, including the 2026 Paediatric Chiropractic Care Hybrid Short-Learning Programme.

Postgraduate Courses

The faculty offers several postgraduate courses, including:

• Master of Health Sciences in Chiropractic
• Postgraduate Diplomas

Research Areas

The faculty has a range of research areas, including:

• Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare Technology
• Laser Research
• Olympic Studies
• Pan African Centre for Epidemics Research
• PACER EMU