Overview

Key Features

The Biokinetics (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is offered through the Centre for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine in the School of Therapeutic Sciences.

Career Opportunities

The BHSc (Hons) Biokinetics qualification is designed to provide students with a professional qualification in Biokinetics as recognised by the HPCSA: “Registered Biokineticist”. Although there are similarities between Biokinetics and other qualifications, this qualification is unique in that it deals with the following four domains or scope of practice:

Wellness, disease prevention and health promotion
Final phase orthopaedic rehabilitation
Management of chronic disease and disabilities, once the condition has been clinically stabilized, e.g. diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease
Physical ability assessment for special groups.

The career opportunities are therefore wide, but may include:

Private clinical practice
Corporate health and wellness
Government services such as SAPS, SANDF, Dept. of Correctional Services
Higher education institutions
Physical education
Medical representatives

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical experience
Research methodology and a research report
Exercise prescription for special populations
Orthopaedic conditions and rehabilitation
Rehabilitation for chronic diseases and disabilities
Health promotion and wellness
Professional internship and practice management
Sports and exercise practicals including fitness testing and conditioning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine Health Sciences View 37 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

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, human movement science or equivalent
Successful completion of undergraduate human anatomy and physiology courses (with exercise physiology)
Undergraduate course with health content
Average undergraduate marks of 65% in relevant subjects
The Wits BHSc degree (Biokinetics track) fulfills the undergraduate course content requirements
Faculty of Health Sciences admission criteria apply for admission
Undergraduate degree must meet minimum requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (each degree is individually assessed)
Interviews may be called for

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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

53320 ZAR / year

≈ 53320 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

53320 ZAR / year

≈ 53320 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R53,320 – R56,910

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.

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