Program Overview

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Complementary Medicine

General

The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Complementary Medicine is offered by the Department of Complimentary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences.

• Faculty Website: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Department: Department of Complimentary Medicine
• Programme Level: Undergraduate
• Programme Name: Bachelor of Health Sciences in Complementary Medicine
• Programme Code: B9CM1Q
• Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
• NQF Level: 8
• NQF Credits: 480
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025
• Campus: Doornfontein
• Duration of Study: 4 Years

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the qualifying student with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies required to successfully consult, treat pre-diagnosed patients, and communicate holistic advice to patients. The graduate will be a team player capable of working in multidisciplinary teams to promote the profession.

Career Opportunities

• Acupuncturists
• Health and wellness industry
• Patient-Services Coordinator within a multidisciplinary practice
• Retail and Pharmacy Assistant
• Health and lifestyle Journalists

Admission Requirements

• Minimum APS of 28
• English 5 (60%+)
• Mathematics 4 (50%+)
• Physical Sciences 4 (50%+)
• Life Sciences 4 (50%+)

Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

• Academic merit
• A personal interview
• A letter of recommendation from at least 1 practitioner of CM
• A letter of orientation from the Health Training Centre
• Completion of an assignment Note: Mathematical Literacy, Technical Maths, and Technical Science are not accepted.

Programme Fees

Programme fees are available upon request.

UJ Faculties

The University of Johannesburg comprises several faculties, including:

• College of Business and Economics (CBE)
• Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science
• Johannesburg Business School