Postgraduate Courses
MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN CHIROPRACTIC (M9C01Q)
Duration
- Full-time: 2 Years
- NQF Level 9, 180 Credits
- Course work 70% and minor dissertation 30%
After the successful completion of the Professional Master of Health Sciences in Chiropractic degree you will be entitled to register with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa.
Purpose
The purpose of this curriculum is to give the student a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the structure and function of the human body in both health and disease and the fluctuations that lie between these poles.
The Chiropractic programme aims to develop the emerging Chiropractor as a:
鈥� Primary contact practitioner.
鈥� Specialist assessor of neuromusculoskeletal system.
鈥� Specialist in the field of spinal and extremity manipulation.
Outcomes
On completion of this programme, the student will be able to:
- Apply the relevant procedures and technologies in order to clinically assess, diagnose, treat and manage (including appropriate referral) of the patient in terms of normal and abnormal findings.
- Apply the principles, proven techniques and specialized skills required for the promotion of musculoskeletal health and the prevention and rehabilitation of problems of the musculoskeletal system.
- Demonstrate the application of pertinent knowledge of the biopsychosocial, biological, pharmacological and basic sciences in terms of chiropractic and community health.
- Demonstrate appropriate communication skills for personal and professional development within a chiropractic context and apply the principles of medical ethics within a multi-cultural and international context.
- Acquire knowledge of the entrepreneurial sciences and professional practices relevant to chiropractic.
- Critically use and interrogate multiple sources of literature in order to develop and contribute towards research output in a Chiropractic related field and to continue with lifelong learning and become a reflective practitioner.
Admission Requirements
The minimum admission requirement is a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Chiropractic (BHSc Chiropractic). Applications from persons with an equivalent qualification will be considered by a constituted status committee in line with the University鈥檚 & Faculty鈥檚 regulations.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH SCIENCES: CHIROPRACTIC (P9HS2Q)
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- Full-time: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 4 years
- Part-time: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years
- NQF level 10, 360 Credits
- Research thesis 100%
Purpose
The purpose of this programme is to provide the qualifying student with advanced analytical problem-solving and reflective competencies in the field of chiropractic, and to enable them to act as a leader within the chiropractic research field. This will be achieved by making an original contribution to the knowledge content of chiropractic through independent research.
Outcomes
On completion of this qualification the graduate will be competent to conduct, present/publish and supervise accredited research within the field of chiropractic, in order to advance professional development and provide health education to individuals and communities.
Admission Requirements
The minimum admission requirement is one of the following:
鈥� Master of Health Sciences in Chiropractic
鈥� Master of Technology: Chiropractic
鈥� An Equivalent qualification in a relevant field at an NQF level 9. Applications from persons with an equivalent qualification will be considered by a constituted status committee in line with the University鈥檚 & Faculty鈥檚 regulations.
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on approval of the student鈥檚 research proposal by the Department鈥檚 Research Committee and then the Faculty鈥檚 Research and Ethics Committees.