Bachelor of Physiotherapy at University of Pretoria

Programme overview

A four-year, full-time programme training students to treat musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, sports-related, paediatric and community-based conditions using manual therapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy and exercise therapy, with rehabilitation central to practice. Graduates are in demand across global healthcare sectors.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 4 years, full-time (plus a compulsory community service year not part of university training) | Intake: Closing dates 30 June 2026 (South Africa and international); 60 students selected annually, first-choice candidates considered, second-choice in certain categories. | Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Theoretical, practical and clinical training in basic medical science and physiotherapy across musculoskeletal/sports therapy, neurological therapy, respiratory and cardiac therapy, paediatric conditions and community-based health education; clinical training in Pretoria hospitals and the UP Sports Centre; an introduction to research.

Career pathways

Physiotherapists, academics and researchers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 30. NSC/IEB: English Home/First Additional Language level 4, Mathematics level 4, Physical Sciences level 4; APS of at least 30. Life Orientation excluded from APS. 60 first-year places annually.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 78,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BPhysT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)'); the source states a range of R78,000 to R83,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later years have separa Source

Intake: Closing dates 30 June 2026 (South Africa and international); 60 students selected annually, first-ch

Duration: 4 years, full-time (plus a compulsory community service year not part of university training)

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