UKZN's College of Health Sciences

UKZN's College of Health Sciences The College of Health Sciences is a multi-professional institution spread across four of the five campuses of the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Welcome to UKZN’s College of Health Sciences page. The College is a multi-professional institution spread across three of the five campuses of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Its excellent scholars function holistically, ethically and in a socially responsive manner within the African health care environment while actively engaging international collaboration and partnerships for education, resea

rch and service. The College provides a unified and holistic approach to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across three campuses. The College has four schools; Clinical Medicine, Health Sciences, Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences as well as Nursing and Public Health. The College boasts among its staff some of the most eminent and respected names in medical and health sciences and academia. Publications in peer reviewed journals are impressive and continue to grow, so too is the authorship of scientific and health sciences books.

29/05/2026

πŸ§¬πŸ”¬ Inspiring the next generation of scientists! 🌟

Listen to Tsengiwe from Wiggins Secondary Krisp


29/05/2026

πŸ§¬πŸ”¬ Inspiring the next generation of scientists! 🌟

Here's what Vusi from Chatsworth Secondary had to say about his time UKZN's College of Health Sciences Krisp


29/05/2026

πŸ§¬πŸ”¬ Inspiring the next generation of scientists! 🌟

One of the highlights of the day was a hands-on experiment where learners extracted DNA from strawberries using simple household ingredients! πŸ“πŸ§ͺπŸ‘

The activity brought science to life and demonstrated that discovery and innovation can begin with everyday materials.

πŸ§¬πŸ”¬ Inspiring the next generation of scientists! 🌟The KwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform Krisp at ...
29/05/2026

πŸ§¬πŸ”¬ Inspiring the next generation of scientists! 🌟

The KwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform Krisp at the University of KwaZulu-Natal recently welcomed 30 Grade 11 learners through the IkamvaYouth outreach programme, giving them an exciting glimpse into the world of cutting-edge scientific research. πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬

The visit forms part of KRISP's NextGen-L Programme, which aims to inspire learners from under-resourced communities to explore opportunities in science, technology, innovation, and research. πŸš€πŸ“š

This year marks the third year of KRISP's partnership with IkamvaYouth, continuing a shared commitment to empowering young people through education, mentorship, and career exposure. 🀝✨

We look forward to seeing these bright young minds become the scientists, researchers, and innovators of tomorrow! πŸŒπŸ’‘πŸ”¬

29/05/2026

NRF Postgrad FAQ Series 11/12 | Applicants must ensure that they understand their responsibilities concerning their application.

This includes reading ALL of the prescribed documents and ensuring that the application is complete, correct and received by the university within their internal deadline.

IMPORTANT: Applications submitted without supervisor support will be deemed ineligible.

Please also keep an eye on your email for any communication from your university’s NRF Designated Authorities.

Please consult the NRF’s funding call documents in detail before posting queries or attempting an application: https://www.nrf.ac.za/dsti-nrf-postgraduate-student-funding-for-the-2027-academic-year/

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28/05/2026

Hearty congratulations to Thumbi Ndung'u Programme Director on being elected to the International AIDS Society Governing Council for Africa. This well-deserved recognition reflects your leadership, dedication and unwavering commitment to advancing the response across the continent.



A successful career information day was recently attended by schools in the Bluff and Wentworth area, the event hosted b...
28/05/2026

A successful career information day was recently attended by schools in the Bluff and Wentworth area, the event hosted by Wentworth Hospital (KZN Department of Health), in partnership with Department of Social Development and UKZN's College of Health Sciences (CHS) πŸ©ΊπŸ©»πŸ’ŠπŸ§«πŸ”¬πŸ§¬πŸ₯ΌπŸ§ͺπŸ’‰

Team UKZN, comprising College Academic Services and Public Relations representatives, equipped the learners with the relevant information pertaining to timeous applications, and highlighted how highly competitive it is getting into the CHS’ world-class and highly sought-after degree programmes. For more information, kindly visit the College website: https://ww2.chs.ukzn.ac.za/ 🌐 πŸ’»πŸ“²

28/05/2026

A reminder that the call for collaborative grant applications closes mid June. There is still time to submit a winning proposal!
APPLY: https://bit.ly/SANTHEaward

28/05/2026

Ready to apply to UKZN but not sure where to start? πŸŽ“

Join our online information session, β€œStep Into Your Future: How to Apply to UKZN with Confidence”, on Saturday, 30 May 2026 from 10h00 to 12h00 CAT via Microsoft Teams.

This session will guide prospective students, parents, teachers and career counsellors through the UKZN application process, including:
β€’ Step-by-step online applications
β€’ Choosing the right programme
β€’ Required documents and application requirements
β€’ CAO applications and important deadlines
β€’ Funding and financial aid opportunities
β€’ Advice from UKZN recruitment advisors

There will also be a live Q&A session where you can get answers directly from the experts.

Gain the confidence and knowledge you need to successfully prepare for university admission.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4dMoJmm

Attention all UKZN's College of Health Sciences medical students 🩺 We have a date πŸŽ―πŸ“ΈπŸŽ₯      University of KwaZulu-Natal πŸŽ“...
28/05/2026

Attention all UKZN's College of Health Sciences medical students 🩺

We have a date πŸŽ―πŸ“ΈπŸŽ₯



University of KwaZulu-Natal πŸŽ“

Ithemba Foundation

Which medical campus has the most spirit in South Africa? πŸ†πŸ§¦
We're giving away 10 x R1 000 cash prizes to healthcare students taking part in 2026 – one winner per participating campus, so your campus competes against itself. πŸ“£
Whether you're at Wits, UCT, UP, Stellenbosch, or anywhere else, we want to see those socks on 5 June 2026.
HOW TO ENTER: πŸ“Έ Post your sock-selfie directly to the Ithemba Foundation page, or tag our Instagram page on 5 June 2026 πŸ“ Name your campus in the caption πŸ‘ Get your classmates to LIKE your photo and our pages. βœ… Follow so you don't miss the winner announcement.
The photo with the most likes from your campus wins. Simple as that. 🧦✨
Entries close 13 June 2026. Winners announced the following week.

Ts & Cs: Open to registered undergraduate healthcare students. One winner per participating campus. Judges' decision is final.

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