Overview

The Bachelor in Biokinetics at University of Johannesburg qualification serves as a foundation and core knowledge base whereby the acquisition of professional abilities such as:

competence

skills

values

attitudes

gaining applied competence to act as a specialist health care professional, namely a Biokineticist, should prove to be the end product.

Careers

Competent and qualified Biokineticists are able to work in a variety of settings, including the public and private sector and in both urban and rural settings.

Biokineticists primarily utilise their professional expertise in exercise testing and prescription, physical activity and health education to enhance/promote health in general, and to prevent dysfunction, restore and maintain an individual’s functional ability, particularly in respect of orthopaedic injuries and chronic diseases/conditions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutrition
Practice Administration
Psychology
Biomechanics
Anatomy and Physiology
Biokinetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Physiotherapy Nutrition & Dietetics Sport and Exercise Science View 16 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a completed application form with supporting documents
Final School results
Valid Passport or Identity Document or Birth Certificate
Sworn English Translation of documents (Documents issued in any Language other than English)
Provide proof of a non - refundable Application Fee R200.00
Provide proof of the English Proficiency where English was not used as a medium of learning and teaching (the University prefers the applicant to take the IELTS at an overall score of 6 and TOEFL at an average score of 80–104 for Undergraduate programmes)

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

35430 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35430 ZAR per year during 48 months.

R56 730.00 - R58 070.00

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)

Study loans vary according to family income and cover the actual costs of studies for accepted undergraduate students. Applications for NSFAS loans must be submitted on the prescribed loan application form obtainable from the Division of Bursaries and Loans. Closing date for NSFAS applications: 30 November 2018 for 2019 registration.

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Study loans are available to registered students.

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Scholarships Information

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