BHSc Honours Biokinetics at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in the field of Biokinetics is a 1 year full-time degree which includes the first of 2 years of internship. The BHsc (Hons) Biokinetics degree is offered through the Centre for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine in the School of Therapeutic Sciences.

Faculty: Health Sciences | Department: Therapeutic Sciences | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

The curriculum will be covered in the Honours year at Wits by completing the following academic modules/activities: Clinical experience Research methodology and a research report Exercise prescription for special populations Orthopaedic conditions and rehabilitation Rehabilitation for chronic diseases and disabilities Health promotion and wellness Professional internship and practice management Sp

Career pathways

The BHSc (Hons) Biokinetics qualification is designed to provide students with a professional qualification in Biokinetics as recognised by the HPCSA: “Registered Biokineticist”. Although there are similarities between Biokinetics and other qualifications, this qualification is unique in that it deals with the following four domains or scope of practice: Wellness, disease prevention and health pro

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, human movement science or equivalent Successful completion of undergraduate human anatomy and physiology courses (with exercise physiology) Undergraduate course with health content Average undergraduate marks of 65% in relevant subjects The Wits BHSc degree (Biokinetics track) fulfills the undergraduate course content requirements Faculty of Health Sciences admission criteria apply for admission Undergraduate degree must meet minimum requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (each degree is individually assessed) Interviews may be called for Note: Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the programme does not guarantee students a place in this programme. Applications must be made before end of September Applications must be accompanied by a CV, academic transcripts, letter of motivation, and two letters of recommendation Appl

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.

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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