BSc in Physiotherapy at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Aims to produce a health care professional dedicated to maximising clients' ability to move and function throughout their lifespan. Physiotherapists work in health promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation across areas such as cardiorespiratory functioning, orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, women's health, the elderly and sports.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Duration: Four years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A four-year programme of modules beginning with Life-forms and Functions of clinical importance (full module list on the page).

Career pathways

Physiotherapists work independently and within teams in a range of health spheres.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC/IEB or equivalent aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation); Mathematics 60%; Physical Sciences 50%.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 74,210 a year (2025). Estimated 2025 study fee for the first year of study (listed as 'BScPhysio'), per the SU Yearbook Part 3 student fees; for South African and permanent-resident students; includes module costs per SU; excludes textbooks, society dues, residence and house f Source

Undergraduate applications and residence applications close on 31 July. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 April. The Diploma in Public Accountability closes on 15 December. Applications for financial assistance at SU close on 30 September.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.su.ac.za/en/apply/undergrad

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