Master of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene Course Requirements at NWU
North-West University · Faculty of Health Sciences
The Master of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene is a master's Degree offered by NWU for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking Minimum 1 year, maximum 2 years from first registration. to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Master of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene at NWU
A cognate four-year bachelor's or honours degree (NQF8) specialising in Occupational Hygiene, or an equivalent qualification, with an average of at least 60% in the final year and demonstrated academic writing ability; Hepatitis B immunisation is recommended.
About this course
A dissertation-based master's that trains specialists to identify, evaluate, and manage workplace health hazards through independent research. Selection weighs prior academic performance, a written screening assignment, and a personal interview alongside available supervisory capacity. Graduates are positioned to act as academic and industry leaders in occupational hygiene.
Course intelligence for Master of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Master of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Master's Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.
Admission chances
NWU’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with NWU and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 June 2026
Closing date still to be announced by NWU.
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- Duration
- Minimum 1 year, maximum 2 years from first registration.
- NQF Level
- 9
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Source: North-West University 2026 Postgraduate Yearbook - Faculty of Health Sciences, last verified 2026-08-28. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with North-West University before applying.