Overview

The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Podiatry from University of Johannesburg develops reflective, caring practitioners capable of integrating principles, theory, proven techniques and relevant clinical skills in the delivery of a service focusing on promotion of foot health, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of foot and lower limb related problems.

Skills developed in scientific enquiry, critical thinking and problem-solving enable graduates to conduct research, undertake further study and become lifelong learners. Graduates register with the HPCSA entitling them to practice independently and within a multidisciplinary team in the private or public health sector or in education, research, occupational health and corporate sector.

Career

Podiatrists are health care professionals that deals with the examination, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of conditions and functions of the human foot, lower limb and associated structures. Holders of the qualification will be entitled to register as independent practitioners with the HPCSA.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Science: Physics
Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Practice
Human Sciences
Podiatric Medicine (Theory)
Podiatric Orthotics (Theory)

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

Medicine Physiotherapy Health Sciences View 44 other Bachelors in Health Sciences 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

A Senior Certificate with Matriculation exemption, or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee

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) Alternatively, you may elect to write the University of Johannesburg English Language Programme Test (UJELP).

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Tuition Fee

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40484 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40484 ZAR per year during 48 months.

R40 484.00 - R55 961.00

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.

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