Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (BScPhysio)

Admission requirements

Write the NBTs
For the National Senior Certificate an aggregate of at least 60%
Mathematics (level 4)
Physical Sciences (level 4)
Life Sciences (level 4)
Afrikaans as a subject is strongly recommended
About 55 candidates are selected in the year preceding study.

The aim of this programme is to produce professional physiotherapists who have the knowledge, skills and attitudes to function both independently and within a team in the health sector as a whole. This programme is also offered as an extended degree programme (EDP) for academically disadvantaged candidates.

Comprehensive health care for the community emphasises prevention, healing and rehabilitation. Physiotherapists use various techniques to overcome dysfunctions in patients, to enhance recovery from illness or injury, and even enhance performance in those who are fit and healthy. Besides technologically advanced methods like electrotherapy, other methods such as manual therapy (e.g. massage, mobilisation and manipulation), exercise therapy, movement analysis and movement re-education are also used as treatment modalities.

Visitation Form
Medical Report

Training of physiotherapists

This is a four-year programme, covering the following subjects: Life-forms and Functions of Clinical Importance, Chemistry for Health Sciences, Personal and Professional Development, Health in Context, Special Physics, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Anatomical Pathology, Psychology, Physiotherapy Science, Applied Physiotherapy, Clinical Physiotherapy, Research Methodology, and Physiotherapy Practice Management.
This four-year programme is followed by a year of community service after which you will be eligible for registration as a physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
A few of the wide variety of career options that can be considered are physiotherapy in hospitals, private practice, community clinics, industry, schools for the disabled, rehabilitation centres, special units (e.g. a spinal unit) and sports clubs.
For further information refer to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Yearbook​