BSc in Physiotherapy
The aim of the BSc in Physiotherapy programme is to produce a health care professional who is dedicated to working with people and who can maximise their client’s ability to move and function throughout their lifespan. Physiotherapists work in the health spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment or intervention and rehabilitation, and work in many areas including cardiorespiratory functioning, orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, women’s health, the elderly and sports. Physiotherapists work both independently and within teams to achieve the goals mentioned above.
The training of physiotherapists
This is a four-year programme covering the following modules:
- 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.
See our Calendar for the curriculum.
On completion of the programme you are required to do a year of community service, after which you will be eligible for registration as a physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Your career in physiotherapy may find expression in a wide variety of environments, including hospitals, private practice, community clinics, industry, schools for children with special education needs, rehabilitation centres and sports clubs.
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Minimum admission requirements – NSC/ IEB
- Mathematics 60%
- Physical Sciences 50%
Minimum admission requirements – International curricula
- IEB-ISC (NBTs compulsory)
- IEB-ISC aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Active Citizenry)
- Mathematics 60%
- Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) 50%
- Preference will be given to South African citizens, applicants with proof of permanent residency status or those with proof of refugee or asylum seeker status in South Africa, when applicants are considered for selection.
German Abitur
- Preference will be given to South African citizens, applicants with proof of permanent residency status or those with proof of refugee or asylum seeker status in South Africa, when applicants are considered for selection.
- University Exemption with 60% average
- Maths and Chemistry or Physics 5 (Nam 7)
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma)
- Preference will be given to South African citizens, applicants with proof of permanent residency status or those with proof of refugee or asylum seeker status in South Africa, when applicants are considered for selection.
- University Exemption with 60% average
- Maths and Chemistry and Physics 4 on HL or 5 on SL
Cambridge International/Pearson Edexcel AS-level , IGCSE/O-level
- Preference will be given to South African citizens, applicants with proof of permanent residency status or those with proof of refugee or asylum seeker status in South Africa, when applicants are considered for selection.
- University Exemption with 60% average
- Maths AND Chemistry AND Physics a C on AS-Level
Cambridge International/Pearson Edexcel A-level , IGCSE/O-level
- Preference will be given to South African citizens, applicants with proof of permanent residency status or those with proof of refugee or asylum seeker status in South Africa, when applicants are considered for selection.
- University Exemption with 60% average
- Maths and Chemistry and Physics E on A-Level
Selection requirements
GUIDELINES FOR THE SELECTION OF BSC IN PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS 2026 for the 2027-intake:
https://files.su.ac.za/public/undergraduate-maties/documents/2026-04/bs…
Programme structure
Full-time
