The Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Pretoria is a four-year professional degree in the Faculty of Health Sciences that qualifies graduates to practise as physiotherapists, registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Physiotherapists assess, diagnose, and treat movement dysfunction and physical disability caused by illness, injury, and ageing — working with patients across orthopaedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary conditions, and sports injuries. Students receive extensive clinical training at Tshwane's teaching hospitals and community health settings, developing the practical skills needed for immediate employment in South Africa's healthcare system. Physiotherapists are in high demand across public hospitals, private practices, sports and rehabilitation centres, and industrial settings throughout South Africa.
Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy: Level 4 (50-59%); Life Sciences: Level 4 (50-59%); APS: 30 (excluding Life Orientation).
