PhD Physiotherapy at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The PhD Physiotherapy is a research-based postgraduate qualification offered in physiotherapy within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at UFS. It is offered at NQF level 10 as a doctoral degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Physiotherapy) | Duration: Minimum 2 years | Intake: Annual; online applications close 30 September for the following academic year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Candidates complete a supervised research project, supported by compulsory health-related research skills development sessions held throughout the period of registration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences postgraduate programmes: all applicants go through a selection process. Online applications for the following academic year close on 30 September, and only complete applications are considered.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

PhD applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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