Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in South Africa

  • Course Name: Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy(Physiotherapy)
  • Major Subject: Physiotherapy
  • Course Category: Degree Courses

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

  • University of the Witwatersrand University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
    Entry Requirements:
    NSC Requirements:
    - English Home OR First Additional Language Level 5
    - Mathematics Level 5
    - Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science Level 5

    The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a composite index score to guide applicant selection. This includes:
    1) Your matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best two other subjects. We consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol.
    2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores.

    Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting.

    All applicants must write the NBT. Applicants who are in their final year of study towards a Bachelor’s degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.

    All applicants to BSc(Physiotherapy) must spend time observing a professional physiotherapist and complete a certificate of attendance (minimum: 16 hours).

    Without this certificate, you will not be considered for admission to the programme.



    Course Duration: 4 years

    Mode of Study: Full-time
  • University of Stellenbosch University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
    Specific admission requirements:
    • A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with university admission, endorsed by Umalusi, or an equivalent qualification with an average of at least 60% (code 5)
    • Mathematics – code 4 (50%)
    • Physical Sciences – code 4 (50%)
    • Life Sciences – code 4 (50%)
    • You are strongly advised to include Afrikaans as a subject for the NSC examination.
  • University of the Free State University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  • University of Cape Town University of Cape Town, Cape Town  
  • Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria  
  • University of Pretoria University of Pretoria, Pretoria  




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