Bachelor of Health Sciences in Podiatry | UJ

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Podiatry at UJ is a professional degree that qualifies graduates to register as podiatrists with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA). Students develop skills in the diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle, and lower limb conditions including diabetic foot care, biomechanical assessment, nail surgery, and orthotics — areas of critical importance given South Africa's high prevalence of diabetes and related foot complications. UJ offers one of very few podiatry programmes in sub-Saharan Africa.

Mathematics: 50%
Physical Sciences: 50%
Life Sciences: 50%
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
APS: 28

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics50%Required
Physical Sciences50%Required
Life Sciences50%Required
English First Additional Language (NCV)70%Required
Mathematics (NCV)70%Required
Physical Science (NCV)70%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required

Career Prospects

Podiatrist – Diagnose and treat disorders of the feet and lower limbs.
Sports Podiatrist – Manage sports-related injuries affecting the foot and ankle.
Diabetic Foot Care Specialist – Provide preventive and therapeutic care for diabetic patients.
Orthotic Specialist – Design and fit orthotic devices to correct foot abnormalities.

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