Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
A one-year, 120-credit NQF level 8 honours degree (BMedScHons) in Biokinetics in the Faculty of Health Sciences, combining coursework with a research project. It provides the theoretical and practical basis for using physical activity in disease prevention and as the primary therapeutic modality in final-phase rehabilitation, with clinical competencies in assessment and management of conditions.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Department of Human Biology | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Biokinetics Coursework (90 credits, HUB4079W) and Biokinetics Research Project (30 credits, HUB4080W). A combined average of 50% on assessed coursework and 50% on the research component are required to pass; first class requires 75% overall with a 70% sub-minimum on each component.
Graduates complete a one-year internship in an accredited Biokinetics practice before registering with the HPCSA as biokineticists.
(a) An appropriate undergraduate degree (e.g. BSc/BCom/BA) specialising in Human Movement Science or Sports Science; or (b) a BSc majoring in Human Anatomy and Physiology at UCT; plus an above-average academic record and evidence of interest in or experience of the scientific aspects of sport medicine and exercise rehabilitation. Places are limited; the application closing date is 31 July.
Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.
Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za
Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
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