Courses required to become a Wellness Practitioner in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Wellness Practitioner in South Africa, offered at North-West University, South African College of Applied Psychology and University of Venda, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 6 courses across 3 South African institutions (2 public universities and 1 private institution) that lead to becoming a Wellness Practitioner: 3 Bachelor's Degrees, 1 Diploma, 1 Higher Certificate and 1 Postgraduate Diploma. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Health & Medicine course category.

Where to study to become a Wellness Practitioner in South Africa

NWU, SACAP and Univen each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Wellness Practitioner. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page below before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Wellness Practitioners (2)

2 courses across 2 universities lead toward a career as a Wellness Practitioner, including the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physiology and Psychology and BSc in Biokinetics. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Wellness Practitioners (1)

4 courses across 1 private colleges lead toward a career as a Wellness Practitioner, including the Bachelor of Applied Social Science in Psychology and Counselling and Diploma in Counselling and Communication Skills. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Wellness Practitioner

6 courses

Universities (2)

University of Venda logo

BSc in Biokinetics

Univen · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
NSC 34

Private Colleges (4)

South African College of Applied Psychology logo

Bachelor of Applied Social Science in Psychology and Counselling

SACAP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time
See requirements
South African College of Applied Psychology logo

Diploma in Counselling and Communication Skills

SACAP · Diploma · 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time
See requirements
South African College of Applied Psychology logo

Higher Certificate in Counselling and Communication Skills

SACAP · Higher Certificate · 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
See requirements
South African College of Applied Psychology logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling

SACAP · Postgraduate Diploma · 18 months full-time, including a 720 hour practicum
See requirements