Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

OVERVIEW
This three-year intercollege programme involves an indepth study of how the human body functions. The student will acquire knowledge of the subcellular, cellular and whole body mechanisms by which the human organism survives and interacts within its environment, both in health and disease. Career opportunities for graduates exist in medical, pharmaceutical and biological research laboratories, food and beverage industries and the education sector including schools, universities and institutes of technology.

CAO CODE

KN-W-SBF

NQF Level

07

Duration

3 Years

Closing Date

30 September
REQUIREMENTS
National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a degree pass Minimum subject requirements:
  • English
  • Life Orientation – Level 4
  • Life Sciences – Level 4
  • Maths and Phys Sci 4 (Choice 1, 2 and 3 will be prioritised)
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Level 1 Physiotherapy Modules
  • Introduction to Physiotherapy Science
  • Electrotherapy for Physiotherapy
External Modules
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Zulu (for non-isiZulu speakers)
  • Academic Writing (for isiZulu-speakers)
Level 2 Physiotherapy Modules
  • Kinesiology for Physiotherapy
  • Massage and Manipulation
  • Neurology and Community Physiotherapy
External Modules
  • Human Physiology and Anatomy (Head, neck, trunk, limbs, and embryology)
Level 3 Physiotherapy Modules
  • Principles of Physiotherapy Practice
  • Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  • Physiotherapy Clinical Practice (4 hospital/community sites)
External Modules
  • Clinical Sciences for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Level 4 Physiotherapy Modules
  • Principles of Physiotherapy
  • Clinical Elective
  • Physiotherapy Research
  • Physiotherapy Clinical Practice (4 hospital/community sites)
External Modules
  • Clinical Sciences for Physiotherapy

Career Opportunities

Interested in this programme? Submit your application here.