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May 28, 2024 - Overview The research entity “Medicine" Usage in South Africa (MUSA)” has the unique research purpose of understanding those factors that influence patients’ appropriate use of medicine within the Southern African healthcare context. In 2008, MUSA was established as a research niche area within the Faculty of Health Sciences of the NWU; more…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq
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Jan 15, 2026 - At the heart of the Faculty of Health Sciences at North-West University, NuMIQ is driving global advancements in nursing and midwifery care. Our research focuses on enhancing care quality, fostering excellence in education, clinical practice, community engagement, innovation, and leadership. With a strong emphasis on building a…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/ohhri
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Oct 17, 2025 - Globally 2.9 million annual deaths (nearly 8 000 deaths/day) in 2019 were attributed to work with 2.58 million due to occupational diseases and 0.32 million related to occupational accidents. The burden of occupational diseases and injuries increased by 26% from 2014. The economic loss due to occupational diseases is estimated at 5.8%…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/cenqam
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May 12, 2025 - Research Institute for Industrial Pharmacy, incorporating Centre for Quality Assurance Medicines (RIIP®/CENQAM®) We are a globally recognised provider of analytical and related services to the pharmaceutical industry, non-governmental organisations, procurement agencies and medicines regulatory authorities.…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/physiology
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Aug 25, 2025 - What is Human Physiology? Human Physiology is the science of life – the part of biology that focusses on how the human body functions. A cell is the smallest unit that can carry out life’s activities. A group of cells forms tissue, a group of tissue forms organs, and different organs form organ systems. The human body is made up of…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/auther
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Feb 07, 2024 - Physical address RIIP® incorporating CENQAM® North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus Pharmaceutics Building G2 11 Hoffman Street Potchefstroom 2531 Postal address RIIP® incorporating CENQAM® North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus Private Bag X6001 Potchefstroom 2520 Director…Prof Petra Bester’s research focuses on the human dynamics within health systems, exploring how relationships, professional roles, behaviours, and organisational cultures shape system performance and health outcomes. Using an interpretive descriptive approach, she investigates the lived experiences of health professionals, students, and…
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Petra Bester
Feb 12, 2026 - Prof Petra Bester’s research focuses on the human dynamics within health systems, exploring how relationships, professional roles, behaviours, and organisational cultures shape system performance and health outcomes. Using an interpretive descriptive approach, she investigates the lived experiences of health professionals, students, and…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/ohhri/contact-and-directions
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Sep 19, 2024 - Contact us Tel: (018) 299 2135 Directions GPS coordinates of the parking area in front of Building PC-F12 (Physiology) and approximately 50m from Building PC-F10 (OHHRI/Occupational Hygiene): S26 41.206, E27 5.503 Take the N12 from Gauteng to Potchefstroom. When you reach Potchefstroom turn right at the fifth…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/ohhri/careers
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Sep 18, 2024 - Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI) Career possibilities A 2024 survey indicated employability of NWU Occupational Hygiene graduates in South Africa and internationally. Legislation requires employers to employ occupational hygienists or to make use of occupational hygiene consultants. Some of the potential employers…Prof du Plessis holds a BSc, BSc Hons (Physiology), MSc (Physiology) and PhD (Occupational Hygiene) degrees. He received a Y2 research rating from the National Research Foundation in 2014. His teaching-learning experience is in physiology, toxicology and occupational hygiene. To date he has supervised 30 Masters and PhD students and authored more…
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Johan du Plessis
Oct 17, 2025 - Prof du Plessis holds a BSc, BSc Hons (Physiology), MSc (Physiology) and PhD (Occupational Hygiene) degrees. He received a Y2 research rating from the National Research Foundation in 2014. His teaching-learning experience is in physiology, toxicology and occupational hygiene. To date he has supervised 30 Masters and PhD students and authored more…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/auther/health-education
Health research education
Sep 01, 2020 - #page-header .container-fluid{ display:none; } Health Education Research Research in Health Science Education is gaining momentum at the Faculty of Health Sciences. A number of lecturers from the faculty received funding from the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning funds made available by the Vice-Rector Teaching and Learning and…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/auther/masters-positive-psychology
Master of Arts in Positive Psychology (MAPP)
Apr 29, 2025 - The Magister Artium in Positive Psychology (MAPP) is a 2-year structured Master's programme comprising tuition and research components. The tuition component consists of four modules offered in the form of contact sessions on campus during the first year of study. Students must pass this component to progress to the last…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/auther/mhsc-transdisciplinary-health-promotion
MHSc in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion
Aug 19, 2025 - Welcome to the Home of the Master of Health Sciences in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion! Is a Master’s Degree in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion for you? REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 31 AUGUST 2025! Arehone Maraheni: Graduate of Master of Health Sciences in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion Health promotion Health…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pcddp/personnel
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Jul 14, 2022 - Ms Magda Lombaard Senior Administrative Assistant PCDDP, Potchefstroom Campus, Building G10, Room 206 018 299 2251 PCDDP@nwu.ac.za Directions from N12 (Gauteng) Follow the N12 to Potchefstroom. At the third robot after entering Potchefstroom, turn right into James Moroka Avenue (This intersection will have…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/auther/pure