Careers in the Physical Sciences Fields

Acupuncturist

Help improve patent’s health with the use of acupuncture needles to restore the body’s natural balance. Learn how to be an acupuncturist in South Africa here.

Ambulance Officer/ Emergency Service/ Paramedic

Apply basic first aid or specialised treatment to patients or victims on site. Learn how to be an emergency service personnel or paramedic in South Africa here.

Anatomist/ Physiologist

Help improve human health by understanding the parts of the body and how they work together. Learn how to be an anatomists or physiologist in South Africa here.

Audiometrist

Perform hearing tests under the supervision of an audiologist or refer them to specialists for further treatment. Learn how to be an audiometrist here.

Biochemist

Use scientific knowledge to develop medicines that can be used to treat illnesses in humans. Learn how to be a biochemist in South Africa here.

Biokineticist

Prescribe specific exercise routines as a preventative health measure or to help correct specific health problems. Learn how to be a biokineticist here.

Biomedical Engineer

Use the various principles of engineering to develop devices that can help correct or manage medical conditions. Learn how to be a biomedical engineer here.

Cardiac Technician

Help doctors diagnose, monitor and treat heart disorders including with the use of specialised equipment, recording devices and laboratory instruments.

Chiropractor

Help diagnose, treat and prevent disorders by using your hands or specialist equipment to help correct spinal cord issues or injuries.

Dental assistants work closely with dentists to prepares patients for dental examinations. They may assist dentists in providing care and treatment as well as do general office administration as well.

Dental Hygienist

Help improve patients' dental health by preventing cavities and tooth loss with the use of various dental tools. Learn how to be a dental hygienist here.

Dental Technician

Use moulds, models, and images of patients to help dentists build oral devices like dentures and partial bridges. Learn how to be a dental technician here.

Dental Therapist

Deliver basic dental care and examine and treat dental disorders in pre-school, primary and secondary school children. See how to be a dental therapist here.

Dentist

Help people with their dental and oral hygiene by filling in cavities and removing teeth when necessary. Learn how to be a dentist in South Africa here.

Dialysis Technician

Provide dialysis treatment to patients with renal or kidney failure. See what qualifications you need to become a dialysis technician in South Africa here.

Dispensing Optician

Interpret optical prescriptions and service optical aids such as frames for glasses and lenses. Learn how to be a dispensing optician in South Africa here.

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Acupuncturist

Ambulance Officer/ Emergency Service/ Paramedic

Anatomist/ Physiologist

Audiometrist

Biochemist

Biokineticist

Biomedical Engineer

Cardiac Technician

Chiropractor

Dental Assistant

Dental Hygienist

Dental Technician

Dental Therapist

Dentist

Dialysis Technician

Dispensing Optician

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