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Feb 12, 2026 - Read about the symbolic meaning of the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine design element. Shaping the future of medical education. Rooted in ubuntu. Powered by innovation. The purpose of the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine is to train clinically competent, socially accountable doctors who can meet the health needs of the…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/nwu-medical-doctor
The NWU medical doctor
Mar 27, 2026 - Graduate profile Clinically competent based on HPCSA core competencies. Generalist and adaptable. Fluent in technology. Socially conscious and community-oriented. Ethical leader and team player. Critical thinker and resilient practitioner Entry into a MBChB programme generally requires adequate competency in the…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/clinical-training-platform
Clinical Training Platform
Dec 03, 2025 - Partner hospitals, facilities and communities A functional Medical School requires an appropriate clinical training platform that can ensure students experience a variety of diseases, procedures and technologies. Initially the clinical training platform will be within the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District of the North West and as the Medical…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/contact-and-governance
Contact and governance
Apr 07, 2026 - The NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine project team appreciates your response and feedback: medicalschool@nwu.ac.za petra.bester@nwu.ac.za Leadership profiles Executive Dean of NWU Health Sciences Prof AF Kotzé Chief Director: NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine Prof Binu Luke Operations Lead Prof Petra…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/news
News
May 12, 2026 - Welcome to the fourth issue of the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine’s newsletter. This edition focuses on key milestones in the launch of the MBChB programme. We share updates on admission criteria, the value of experienced doctors shaping the curriculum, and the lessons learned in developing our spiral, integrated approach. You’ll also…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/compres/compres-scientific-committee
COMPRES Scientific Committee
Sep 23, 2024 - Below all information regarding the procedures and working of the COMPRES Scientific Committee is made available that also ensures the transparency of our procedures. [accordion collapsed] COMPRES Research Proposal Templates Below you can find the templates for your research proposal as well as the COMPRES rebuttal form…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pharmacen/2027-application-process
2027 Application Process
May 13, 2026 - Drug Delivery/Pharmaceutics Application for and selection of postgraduate students - Drug Delivery/Pharmaceutics Process and internal timelines for the selection of postgraduate students Drug Delivery Researchers MSc Application Procedure for Drug Delivery/Pharmaceutics…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/node/24357
NuMIQ Postdoctoral Research Fellow Vacancies
Apr 29, 2024 - The Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ) Focus Area, within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship. The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience of research and innovation at a higher education…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/global-engagement/research-internship-experience
Research internship experience
Sep 18, 2024 - Research internship experiences are provided to national and international students at the NWU Faculty of Health Sciences. Students registered with international research institutions are afforded opportunities ranging from 1 month to 12 months to experience research within the South African context. Research internship request…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/compres/africa-network-environmental-social-work-and-disaster-management-anesw