Bachelor of Physiotherapy | UKZN

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4 year(s)

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The Bachelor of Physiotherapy at UKZN (Westville) is a four-year HPCSA-accredited degree that prepares graduates to assess, treat, and prevent movement disorders and physical disabilities arising from injury, illness, and ageing. South Africa's high incidence of road traffic accidents, sports injuries, stroke, and occupational disease creates strong demand for physiotherapists across public hospitals, private practices, sports teams, and rehabilitation facilities. UKZN physiotherapy graduates are known for their community-oriented approach, shaped by extensive clinical placement in KwaZulu-Natal's diverse health settings.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 4
Mathematics: Level 4
Life Sciences or Physical Sciences: Level 4
Life Orientation: Level 4
APS: 30

Career Prospects

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist – Treats back pain, joint injuries, and post-surgical patients at South African private practices and hospitals.
Sports Physiotherapist – Supports South African professional and elite sports teams including cricket, rugby, and football franchises.
Neurological Physiotherapist – Rehabilitates stroke, brain injury, and Parkinson’s patients at South African neurological rehabilitation centres.
Paediatric Physiotherapist – Treats movement and developmental disorders in children at South African paediatric hospitals and special schools.
Community Physiotherapist – Delivers rehabilitation services to people with disabilities in rural and under-served South African communities.

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