Overview

Key facts

The Physiotherapy programme at the Stellenbosch University is a four-year programme.

Why to study

Comprehensive healthcare for the community emphasises prevention, cure and rehabilitation. Physiotherapists use various techniques to overcome dysfunction in patients to enhance recovery from illness or injury, and even to enhance the performance of those who are fit and healthy. Apart from methods such as manual therapy (which includes massage and joint mobilisation), exercise therapy, movement analysis and re-education, methods such as electrotherapy are also used as treatment modalities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Life-forms and Functions of Clinical Importance

Chemistry for Health Sciences

Personal and Professional Development

Health in Context

Special Physics

Anatomy

Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Physiotherapy View 13 other Bachelors in Physiotherapy 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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of permanent residence or refugee status (if you are not a South African citizen)

Student support form (students with disabilities)

Additional programme specific documents (If applicable)

Application fee (R100) – 8 USD

Unless your documents are in English or Dutch, you should supply a certified translation with certified copies of your qualifications

Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL and MAT

National Senior Certificate aggregate pass mark of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation)

Mathematics 50%

Physical Sciences 50%

Life Sciences 50%

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

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Tuition Fee

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International

168750 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 168750 ZAR per year during 48 months.
National

59699 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 59699 ZAR per year during 48 months.

All years of registration: International degree-seeking students are required to make a minimum compulsory initial payment towards the Tuition fees: R100,000

Living costs for Stellenbosch

7630 - 10640 ZAR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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