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 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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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 19 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science 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

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum APS of 32 with Mathematics and minimum APS of 33 with Mathematical Literacy. English 5 (60%+), Mathematics 4 (50%+) or Mathematical Literacy 5(60%+).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37060 ZAR / year

≈ 37060 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

37060 ZAR / year

≈ 37060 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R37 059.78 R52 404.60 Internationals have to pay R17 780.00 extra.

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Johannesburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

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