Bachelor of Health Sciences in Community and Health Psychology | UJ

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Community and Health Psychology at UJ develops graduates who apply psychological principles to promote health, prevent illness, and support community wellbeing in South African contexts. Students engage with health behaviour change, community-based interventions, mental health promotion, research methodology, and social determinants of health — equipping them to work in public health departments, NGOs, community organisations, and health promotion agencies. Graduates may pursue postgraduate study towards registration as psychologists with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60%
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
APS: 26

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics50%Required
Physical Sciences50%Required
Life Sciences50%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required

Career Prospects

Community Health Worker – Promote mental health and well-being within communities.
Counselling Assistant – Support mental health professionals in various settings.
Programme Coordinator – Manage community health initiatives and outreach programmes.
Health Promotion Specialist – Develop psychological interventions to encourage healthy behaviours.

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