Bachelor of Health and Wellness studies
- Qualification Description
The Bachelor of Health and Wellness Studies (NQF level 7) qualification has been developed to promote the long term changes in healthy lifestyles for all citizens, and to improve the patient’s behaviour by alleviating the impact of lifestyle diseases and conditions such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension and obesity in order to further promote healthy ways of life. The qualification is designed for health care providers and people who want to equip themselves with further knowledge and skills in health and wellness studies, as well as management.
- Admission requirements
Students will be admitted to this qualification if they hold a Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advance Subsidiary level (NSSCO/AS) with a minimum of 25 points and passed five subjects with a minimum of D in English. Students may also enter through mature age entry /prior learning with three years relevant work experience supported by a letter from employers in a Health and Wellness related sector. The mature age-entry student must sit for an entrance examination.
- Career opportunities
Employee Wellness officer as a career in the public and private sectors regarding health and wellness issues in Namibia.
- Course outline:
Year 1
Semester courses:
- Mathematics
- Basic IT Skills
- Applied English Language Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Marketing of Health and Wellness
Year courses:
- Health and Wellness Studies I
- Occupational Health and Safety I
- Anatomy and Physiology
Year 2
Semester courses:
- Project Management in Health
- Nutrition
- Intermediate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Home Based Care
Year courses:
- Health and Wellness Studies II
- Integrated Wellness Counselling
- Occupational Health and Safety II
Year 3
Semester courses:
- Applied Entrepreneurship
- Professional Ethics
- Internship
Year courses:
- Health and Wellness Studies III
- Health and Wellness Management
- Occupational Health and safety III
- Research Methodology