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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH SCIENCES

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences programme will be by pure research (full thesis) registrable at NQF level 10. It aims at developing skilled and competent individuals with the ability to conceptualise, develop and conduct applied research in the field of Health Sciences. The programme builds on previously acquired theoretical and practical knowledge at NQF level 9 and other industrial experience of students to investigate and develop innovative ideas and products to solve problems in the field of Health Sciences.

MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCES

The Master of Health Sciences is a postgraduate degree programme by full thesis at NQF level 9. It aims at developing skilled individuals with the ability to conceptualise, develop and conduct applied research in the field of Health Sciences. The degree is designed for candidates with Health Sciences background who seek to deepen and enhance competencies in specific area of Health Sciences.

BACHELOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE HONOURS

The Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care Honours is a postgraduate degree programme that is designed to create an opportunity for further tertiary education in the emergency medical care field which is aligned with the National Development Plan (NDP4) and the NUST strategic Plan (NSP4).The programme will enable students to develop their capacity to conduct supervised research of an applied nature as well as appraise existing or new treatment protocols in to develop implementation strategies within the Namibian context.

BACHELOR OF HUMAN NUTRITION

The Bachelor of Human Nutrition is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of human nutrition, the related biosciences and their application to the maintenance of human health in public health domains as well as the prevention and management of disease. The programme enables students to apply their knowledge of nutrition and holistic approaches to contribute to the alleviation of malnutrition and nutrition-related morbidity and mortality in Namibia.

BACHELOR OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

The programme further equips students with cognitive and intellectual skills, key transferable skills and professional, technical and practical skills that would enable them to apply principles and techniques in the routine and specialised analysis of biological specimens and other substances. Students will also be capacitated to organise laboratory operations in clinical diagnostic laboratories in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

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