Bachelor of Science Honours in Biokinetics at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

HPCSA-accredited (until and including 2028) honours programme leading to registration as a professional biokineticist after a one-year internship. Offered at the Tygerberg campus.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine | Duration: One year | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Biokinetics Practice, Ergonomics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science and a Research Project. Work-integrated learning comprises a minimum of 500 hours of clinical and practical experience in practical blocks, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, schools and community programmes. A compulsory one-year HPCSA-accredited internship follows before registration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree with Sport Science as one of the majors, approved by Senate, with an average final mark of at least 60% in Sport Science subjects (theory and practicals). Applicants apply in writing for admission; a departmental form and a referee report are submitted with the application. Selection is competitive.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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