The Centre for Health Professions Education (CHPE) at North-West University offers a range of postgraduate qualifications designed to empower health professionals in higher education with expertise in teaching, learning, and research.
Master’s and Doctoral Programmes
Our postgraduate research degrees focus on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) in health sciences, enabling educators to enhance their teaching practices and contribute to the growing body of health professions education research.
- Master of Health Sciences in Health Professions Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences with Health Professions Education
For full programme details, including admission requirements and course content, refer to the Health Sciences Postgraduate Yearbook.
Research and Ethical Clearance
Postgraduate research within the CHPE aligns with ethical research principles. Students conducting research must obtain approval from the NWU Health Research Ethics Committee (HREC). Learn more about the application process here:
NWU-HREC Website.
HPEd Scientific Committee
The HPEd Scientific Committee provides guidance and academic support to postgraduate students, ensuring high-quality research standards.
- Access the HPEd Scientific Committee eFundi site: (For registered postgraduate students).
- Meet our 2025 Scientific Committee Members: To be confirmed
- HPEd Scientific Committee 2025 Meeting Dates:
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HPEd Agenda Closing Date (Submission to HPEd) |
HPEd Meeting Date |
HREC Submission Date |
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21 February 2025 |
10 March 2025 |
24 March 2025 |
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20 March 2025 |
08 April 2025 |
22 April 2025 |
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08 April 2025 |
29 April 2025 |
12 May 2025 |
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23 May 2025 |
09 June 2025 |
23 June 2025 |
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30 June 2025 |
14 July 2025 |
28 July 2025 |
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01 August 2025 |
15 August 2025 |
29 August 2025 |
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29 August 2025 |
15 September 2025 |
29 September 2025 |
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19 September 2025 |
06 October 2025 |
20 October 2025 |
Upcoming Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education (PGDip HPEd)
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education (PGDip HPEd) is designed for health professionals looking to strengthen their teaching and assessment practices in higher education. This programme provides a structured and applied learning experience to develop curriculum design, assessment strategies, and educational research expertise.
Further details will be announced soon, including commencement dates and application procedures.
Short Course: Feedback Literacy in Health Professions Education
Effective feedback is essential for student learning and professional development in health professions education. Our short course on Feedback Literacy in Health Professions Education supports university lecturers in developing their feedback literacy, providing effective feedback, and fostering a feedback-rich learning environment.
More details will be available soon. Stay connected for updates!
Meet our 2025 Scientific Committee Members
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Chairperson Prof Christmal Christmals Associate Professor Centre for Health Professions Education Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University christmal.christmals@nwu.ac.za
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Administrator Ms Paula Jardim Senior Administrative Assistant Centre for Health Professions Education Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University |
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Prof. Jessica Pool Director, Centre for Health Professions Education Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University |
Prof James Avoka Asamani Team Lead, Health Workforce for the African Region Universal Health Life Cluster, World Health Organization, Africa Regional Office, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Extraordinary Associate Professor, North-West University
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Dr Lucé Pretorius Subject Group Deputy Leader & Senior Lecturer Community Psychosocial Research (COMPRES) Faculty of Health Sciences
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Ms Sunshine Zenani Senior Lecturer School of Nursing Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University |
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Dr Nokwanda E. Bam Senior Lecturer School of Nursing Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University
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Prof Petro Erasmus Associate Professor Psychosocial Health: Psychology Faculty of Health Sciences |
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Prof Yolande Heymans Associate Professor Centre for Health Professions Education Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University
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Dr Susanne Jacobs Senior Lecturer Centre for Child and Youth Studies Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University
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Prof Anitia Lubbe Associate Professor Research Unit Self-Directed Learning Centre for Health Professions Education Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University
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Prof Juliet Nabyonga-Orem Health Systems Advisor World Health Organization, Namibia Country Office, Windhoek Namibia Extraordinary Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University
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Dr Minnet du Preez Senior Lecturer School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University
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Dr Belinda Scrooby Senior Lecturer School of Nursing Science Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University
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Prof Lizane Wilson Associate Professor Centre for Child, Youth and Family Studies Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University |
Dr Madeleine Uys Senior Lecturer Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University
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Dr Samantha Kahts-Kramer Senior Lecturer School of Human Movement Sciences Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec) Focus Area Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University
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Prof Leandi Lammertyn Associate Professor Department of Physiology Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University
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Dr Cornelia Schreck Senior Lecturer School for Human Movement Sciences, Recreation Programme Faculty of Health Sciences North-West University
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