Faculty of Health Sciences
- About Faculty of Health Sciences
- Message from the Dean
- History of Faculty of Health Sciences
- Programmes
- PhD in Health Sciences
- Teaching Platform
- Community Engagement
- Research
- Linkages - National and International
- Prospective Students
- Regulations for Registered Students
- General Information
- Health Sciences Resource Centre
- Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas offered by Faculty
- Undergraduate Degrees
- Postgraduate Dip & Degrees
- Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Pathology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion
- Honours Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science (HONOURS) (Medical Microbiology)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)(Biochemistry)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)(Physiological Sciences)
- Master of Science in Medical Microbiology
- Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry
- Master of Science In Physiological Sciences
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Science in Health Promotion
- Master of Medicine (M Med)
- Special Programmes
ACADEMIC HEALTH SERVICE COMPLEX (AHSC) OF EASTERN CAPE
The Academic Health Service Complex of the Eastern Cape consists of health facilities at all levels of health care (level 1, level 2 and level 3). The functions of the AHSC include teaching and learning, research, service and community engagement. WSU-Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital serves as the epicentre with other Provincial Hospitals, District Hospitals, Community Health Centres and Health Resource Centres being integral parts of the Teaching Platform.
In addition to being a centre for teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students, NMAH is also a referral hospital for Highly Specialised Hospital Care, serving 2,6 million people. The foundation stone was laid by the former State President of South Africa, Dr Nelson Mandela after whom the Hospital is named. The Sod- Turning Ceremony to commence construction was inaugurated by the then State President of South Africa, Mr Thabo Mbeki.