Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

BSc in Physiotherapy

Bachelor 4 years Full-time NSFAS Funded
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
Tygerberg Campus
Language
Afrikaans and English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

A four-year professional degree with approximately 55 places. Graduates qualify for registration at the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist after community service.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • Mathematics 4 50–59%
  • Physical Sciences 3 40–49%

Additional Requirements

  • NSC aggregate of at least 60% excluding Life Orientation
  • Mathematics 60%
  • Physical Sciences 50%
Approximately 55 places. Academic and non-academic merits considered.
Career Opportunities
Registered Physiotherapist (HPCSA) after community service year Sports physiotherapist, hospital physiotherapist, private practitioner
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