faculty of 2021 health sciences
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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
2021
R E G I S T R A T I O N A N D O R I E N T A T I O N
P R O G R A M M E
F A C U LT Y I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E
Dear Student
Welcome to the North-West University. It is a great privilege for me to also welcome you at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Thank you for choosing a fi eld within health sciences for your future career.
It is certainly one of the most enriching tasks to make a contribution to the health of fellow human beings. Our Faculty’s mission is to properly equip you in your future studies, so that you will be able to actively make a difference in people’s lives.
I would like to share with you the following thoughts on your forthcoming study years:
• Make the promotion of health (and your specifi c occupation) your calling• Get involved in health issues, your fellow human beings, and the community• Work constantly (and hard)• Live a healthy and balanced life• Be humble, loyal and serve others
To make your study years as pleasant as possible, we kindly invite you to discuss any problems, uncertainties and/or inquiries with your lecturer, subject group leader or programme leader.
Please do not wait for any problem to become too big. It is our pleasure to help with advice and counselling. I believe that this Faculty information guide will provide you with useful information. Please contact us for more information or if you need any further assistance.
May your years of study be a highlight in your life. Enjoy every day and opportunity.
Regards in health,
Prof Awie Kotzé
DEAN’S WORD OF WELCOME
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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: ENQUIRIES
Building G16, Room 241
Senior Faculty AdministratorMs Riana Muller Contact Details Location: Building G16, Room 241 Tel: +27 (0)18 299 4333 E-mail: [email protected]
Deputy Faculty AdministratorMs Annelien Beckley Contact Details Location: Building G16, Room 241 Tel: +27 (0)18 285 2376 E-mail: [email protected]
USEFUL LINKS
Undergraduate yearbook
http://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks
Fees payable and financial rules
http://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/bursaries-and-loansGo to Fees and Bursaries, then to Payable Fees
Academic rules of the North-West University
http://www.nwu.ac.za/sites/www.nwu.ac.za/fi les/fi les/i-governance-management/policy/2019.06.20_A-Rules_e.pdf
Class and assessment timetables
http://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/class-and-assessment-timetables
Website of the faculty
http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FacultyHealthSciencesNWU/
Academic advisors http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/academic-advisors
The Faculty Information guide is available in Afrikaans, Setswana and Sesotho and can be found at: health-sciences.nwu.ac.za
Information is accurate at time of publication and may change without prior notice
WHERE DO I GO WITH MY PROBLEMS?
Student Counselling and Development http://services.nwu.ac.za/student-counselling-and-development
• Psychological services, whichinclude individual and grouppsychotherapy and counselling
• Life and leadership skills andpersonal development
• Social support services, includingHIV/Aids and community-engagement programmes
• Psychometric assessments for bothprospective and current students
• Career guidance and counselling• Enhancing the first-year experience
(including adjustment to campus life, and general development for first-time entrants)
• Support for students with disabilities• Concessions and extended
writing time (Potchefstroom andVanderbijlpark Campuses)
Contact details: http://services.nwu.ac.za/student-counselling-and-development/contact-us
HEALTH CENTRES
Assessment and management of minor ailments
• Referral to other healthcarefacilities and NWU services
• Emergency care (physicalcare given to patients)
• Emergency management (the logisticsaround the available services and thecoordination between emergencyservices and the healthcare centres)
• Patients on chronic treatmentat a government facility can gettheir chronic medicine deliveredto the NWU healthcare centres(terms and conditions apply)
• Minor surgical procedures such asapplying stitches, tending to cuts,or the insertion and removal ofImplanon (contraceptive implant)
• Dispensing of medication prescribed bycampus healthcare professionals (noover-the-counter medication sales)
• A range of affordable quick tests suchas pregnancy, HIV, blood sugar, etc.
• Daily laboratory service (blood andother specimens may be taken bya nurse during a consultation)
• Reproductive healthcare services(for example contraceptives)
• Health education such as one-on-one talks, radio talks and educationwith regard to tuberculosis
• Health screening for chronicconditions and chronic diseasemanagement (CCMDD programme)(terms and conditions apply)
• Screening for blood pressure
Contact details: http://services.nwu.ac.za/health-centres/staff-0
CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING (CTL) http://services.nwu.ac.za/ctl
• Reading development• Supplemental instruction (SI)• Mentoring and tutoring programmes• Academic advising• eFundi
Contact details: http://services.nwu.ac.za/ctl/meet-team-student-academic-development-and-support
ACCOMMODATION
(Inquiries about residence or problems in my residence)http://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/accommodation/
Where can I stay?https://www.nwupukkiverblyf.co.za/https://www.oppikampus.co.za/
FINANCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES
(Who can support me with a scholarship/loan)http://studies.nwu.ac.za/financial-support-services/bursaries-undergraduate-studies
Contact details: http://studies.nwu.ac.za/financial-support-services/contact-financial-support-services
PROTECTION SERVICESTraffic and access control include:
• Access control system• Electrical fence• Traffic control• Reservations• Letting of sheltered and
basement parking• Issuing and cancellation
of student cards• Loss/theft of student cards• Key control• Locking and unlocking buildings
and outside doors
Contact details:http://services.nwu.ac.za/protection-services/general-contact-details
IT-SUPPORT
• Passwords• Software• Email• eFundi
Contact details: http://services.nwu.ac.za/ithome
ACADEMIC ADVICE:
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOLS• Changing of qualification• Curriculum changes• Additional modules• Recognition for modules• Student request for simultaneous registration at more than one institution• Student request for registration for more than one qualification
SCHOOL OF HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCES
Qualifications:
Diploma in Coaching Science 8EN A01, G201P,M
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Sport Coaching and Human Movement Sciences
8DJ H03, G301P,M
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Recreation Science and Psychology
8DJ H05, G301P
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Recreation Science and Tourism Management
8DJ H06, G301P
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Sport and Recreation Administration
8DJ H07, G301P
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics 8DR K01, G402P
Potchefstroom: Undergraduate Programme & Academic Manager: Dr Elriena Eksteen Tel: + 27 (0)18 299 2023 Email: [email protected] Location: Building K21, Room 202
Potchefstroom: Programme leader Recreation Sciences Ms Yolanda Stevens Tel: + 27 (0)18 299 2038 Email: [email protected] Location: Building K4
Potchefstroom: Programme leader Diploma in Coaching Science Dr Pieter van den Berg Tel: + 27 (0)18 299 4414 Email: [email protected] Location: Building K21
Potchefstroom: Academic Student Society (ASS) KINETIKOS Chairperson: Cherise FourieTel: +27 (0) 64 143 2010Email: [email protected]
Mahikeng: Programme leader Diploma in Coaching Science Dr Christo Bisschoff Tel:+ 27 (0)18 389 2262Email: [email protected]
Mahikeng: Student Chapter Ms Busisiwe MolefeTel: +27 (0) 72 515 2323 Email: [email protected]
SCHOOL OF PHARMACYQualification:
Bachelor of Pharmacy 8EK K01, G401P
Ms Hannelie Nortje Tel: +27 (0)18 299 2237 Email: [email protected] Location: Building G23, G14
Academic Student Society (ASS) PPSA Chairperson: Christiaan Opperman Tel: +27 (0) 79 226 1709 Email: [email protected]
SCHOOL OF PHYSIOLOGY, NUTRITION AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Physiology and Biochemistry 8DJ H01, G301P
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Physiology and Psychology 8DJ H02, G301P
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics 8EL K01, G401P
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene 8EB K01, G401P
Bachelor of Consumer Studies 8EF H01, G301P
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management with Food supply
8DS K01, G401P
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management with Food communication
8DS K02, G401P
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Retail Management with Fashion supply
8DT K01, G401P
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Retail Management with Fashion communication
8DT K02, G401P
Programme leader: Physiology Dr Leandi Lammertyn Tel: + 27 (0)18 299 2435 Email: [email protected] Location: Building F12, Room 107
Programme leader: Occupational Hygiene Prof Anja Franken Tel: + 27 (0)18 299 2437 Email: [email protected] Location: Building F10, Room G11
Programme leader: Consumer Sciences Dr Hanli de Beer Tel: + 27 (0)18 299 2483 Email: [email protected] Location: Building F15, Room 108
Programme leader: Dietetics Dr Tertia van Zyl Tel: + 27 (0)18 299 2467 E-mail: [email protected]: Building G16, Room 153
Academic Student Society (ASS) Consumidor (Consumer Sciences) Chairperson: Carla SandersTel: +27 (0) 82 539 8315 Email: [email protected]
Academic Student Society (ASS) Viviente (Physiology and Dietetics) Chairperson: Kean Janse Van Rensburg Tel: +27(0) 83 372 3937 E-mail: [email protected]
Academic Student Society (ASS) Salutem (Occupational Hygiene) Chairperson: Ansulé Engelbrecht Tel: +27(0) 66 264 6492 E-mail: [email protected]
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTHQualifications:
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioural Sciences with Psychology & Labour Relations Management
1GR H02, G301P,V
Bachelor of Arts with Psychology and Geography and Environmental Management
1GB H10, G301P
Bachelor of Arts with Psychology and Tourism Management 1GB H11, G301P
Bachelor of Social Science with Psychology 1GG H38, G301M
Bachelor of Social Work 8EW K01, G401P,M,V
Mahikeng: Programme leader (Psychology) Ms Mianda Erasmus Tel: + 27 (0)18 389 2334 Email: [email protected] Location: Ipelegeng Centre
Mahikeng: Student Chapter Chairperson: Ms Busisiwe MolefeTel: +27 (0) 72 515 2323 Email: [email protected]
Vanderbijlpark: Deputy leader (Psychology) Mr Christiaan Bekker Tel: +27 (0) 16 910 3418 Email: [email protected] Location: Building 7, Office 121
Academic Student Society (ASS) Privatus (Psychology) Chairperson: Melissa van der Merwe Tel: +27 (0) 71 675 1013Email: [email protected]
Vanderbijlpark: Programme leader (Social Work) Dr Elmien TruterTel: +27 (0) 16 910 3505Email: [email protected] Location: Building 9A, Room G17.6
Potchefstroom: Academic advisor (Social Work) Ms Tasleem Sayed Tel: + 27 (0)18 299 2195 Email: [email protected] Location: Building E8, Room 215A
Mahikeng: Academic advisor (Social Work) Dr Misheck Dube Tel: +27 (0) 18 389 2893 Email: [email protected]
Academic Student Society (ASS) Caritas (Social Work) Chairperson: Taskeen Bakharia Tel: +27 (0) 81 430 8219Email: [email protected]
Vanderbijlpark: Student Chapter (SOWASK)Chairperson: Mr Palesa Msibi Tel: +27 (0) 82 750 6208Email: [email protected]
SCHOOL OF NURSINGQualifications:
Bachelor of Nursing 8NE K01 G401P/M
Mahikeng: Programme leader Ms Rorisang MachailoTel: +27 (0) 18 389 2579Email: [email protected]
Potchefstroom: Programme leader Dr Antoinette du Preez Tel: + 27 (0)18 299 1837 Email: [email protected] Location: Building F8
Academic Student Society (ASS) Curona Chairperson: Lourien Potgieter Tel: +27(0) 82 920 3478 E-mail: [email protected]
Mahikeng: Student Chapter Chairperson: Ms Busisiwe Molefe Tel: +27 (0) 72 515 2323 Email: [email protected]
Potchefstroom: Subject Group leader (Psychology) Prof Karel Botha Tel: + 27 (0)18 299 1726Email: [email protected] Location: Building E8, Room 122
MAHIKENGCAMPUS MAP
F14 Amfiteater / AmphitheatreF1 Beurse en Lenings / Bursaries and LoansE7 Ferdinand Postma Biblioteek / LibraryF20/F7 Aansoeke / ApplicationsF1 Joon van Rooy (Administrasie / Administration)F7 Akademiese Verenigings / Academic Societies (Grasperk / Lawn)F14 Sportsentrum / Sports Centre
Studentelewe / Student Life (Bib se gras / Library Lawn)F14 Alumnisaal / Alumni HallF14 Lover’s Lane- Pukki Verblyf & koshuis stalletjies / Residence StallsF13/14 Nooddienste / Emergency ServicesF6 Totiussaal / Totius Hall
E7
C5E5, E3
POTCHEFSTROOMCAMPUS MAP
F14 Amfiteater / AmphitheatreF1 Beurse en Lenings / Bursaries and LoansE7 Ferdinand Postma Biblioteek / LibraryF20/F7 Aansoeke / ApplicationsF1 Joon van Rooy (Administrasie / Administration)F7 Akademiese Verenigings / Academic Societies (Grasperk / Lawn)F14 Sportsentrum / Sports Centre
Studentelewe / Student Life (Bib se gras / Library Lawn)F14 Alumnisaal / Alumni HallF14 Lover’s Lane- Pukki Verblyf & koshuis stalletjies / Residence StallsF13/14 Nooddienste / Emergency ServicesF6 Totiussaal / Totius Hall
E7
C5E5, E3
VANDERBIJLPARKCAMPUS MAP
