Faculty of Health Sciences

BSc in Physiotherapy

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

A four-year degree in physiotherapy preparing graduates to assess, diagnose and treat movement disorders and physical disabilities through exercise and manual therapy.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • English Home Language or First Additional Language 5 60–69%
  • Mathematics 5 60–69%
  • Life Sciences or Physical Sciences 5 60–69%

Additional Requirements

  • NSC Bachelor's degree pass
  • NBT required (GEPP for graduates)
  • Job shadowing certificate required (minimum 16 hours with a Physiotherapist, between 1 July 2025 and 31 July 2026)
Job shadowing is mandatory. GEPP entry available for eligible graduates. Selection based on Composite Index. Closing date 30 June 2026.
Career Opportunities
Physiotherapist Sports Physiotherapist Neurological Rehabilitation Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist Private Practice Owner
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