Faculty of Health Sciences: Nelson Mandela University

28/05/2026

Applicants interested in studying within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Nelson Mandela University in 2027 are encouraged to take note of the early application closing date for selected programmes.

Applications for the following programmes close on 30 June 2026:
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Nursing Extended
• Pharmacy
• Radiography

Apply here:
https://www.mandela.ac.za/Study-at-Mandela/Application/Apply-Undergraduate

26/05/2026

Thinking of doing your Master’s or Doctoral studies in Dietetics?

The 2027 NRF Postgraduate Funding Call is now open, and Mandela University students are invited to attend an NRF information session.

This session is especially useful for students considering Master’s or Doctoral studies in Dietetics and wanting to understand the NRF PG funding application process.

Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Time: 10:00–12:00
Platform: Microsoft Teams

Research Office staff will also be available from 12:00–13:00 to assist with NRF PG application queries.

Microsoft Teams meeting details:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/318677916726853?p=L8KZ5qXwm6d4lAkwUW
Meeting ID: 318 677 916 726 853
Passcode: 8yB9MG7e

25/05/2026

🚨 Short Learning Programme | EM26: Foundations of Emergency Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS)

Applications are now OPEN for the Department of Emergency Medical Care’s EM26 Short Learning Programme, a practical, hands-on course designed to strengthen diagnostic confidence and emergency care decision-making through Point-of-Care Ultrasound training.

Participants will gain exposure to both foundational theory and applied clinical scanning techniques in high-pressure healthcare environments.

📅 27–29 June 2026
📍 Gqeberha Missionvale Campus (exact venue TBC)
💰 R8500 per participant

Modules covered include:

• Image Optimisation
• Vascular Access
• Echocardiography
• Lung Ultrasound
• Basic Abdominal Ultrasound
• Approach to Advanced Modalities
• Practical Sessions
• Ethical Scanning

📌 Apply online: slp.mandela.ac.za
📩 Enquiries: [email protected]

22/05/2026

Faculty of Health Sciences Nelson Mandela University, iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu, University of Fort Hare, and the Faculty of Pharmacy at Rhodes University invite you to a joint webinar under the theme: “Eastern Cape Universities Uniting to Combat Health Challenges”

📅 Date: 28 May 2026
🕘 Time: 09:00
💻 Via Zoom

Register using the link below and earn 3 Clinical CPD points:
https://mandela.zoom.us/meeting/register/F5dyHEg3ShGalJ_T61sQUw #/registration

22/05/2026

19/05/2026

REMINDER | Short Learning Programme

The Department of Nursing Science invites professional nurses to register for the upcoming Performing and Analysis of a 12-Lead ECG Short Learning Programme 🫀.

Enhance your understanding of ECG interpretation, cardiac rhythms, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular assessment in clinical practice.

📅 23–24 June 2026
📍 Nelson Mandela University – North Campus
💰 R3000 per delegate

Short Learning Programme: Performing and Analysis of a 12-Lead ECG 🫀

The Department of Nursing Science at Nelson Mandela University invites professional nurses to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills in performing and analysing a 12-lead ECG.

📅 23–24 June 2026
📍 North Campus | Nelson Mandela University
💰 R3000 per delegate