MSc (Physio) Physiotherapy (msc-physiotherapy) at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The MSc in Physiotherapy is offered by coursework and research report in a range of speciality areas such as Traumatology, Neurology and Neurosurgery for Physiotherapists, Respirology, Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery for Physiotherapists, among others. The MSc by coursework and research report speciality areas include: Orthopaedic Surgery for Physiotherapists Respirology, Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery for Physiotherapists Community Physiotherapy Traumatology Neurology and Neurosurgery for Physiotherapists Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy Paediatrics for Physiotherapists (General or Neurology) Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) Physiotherapeutic Musculoskeletal Pain Manageme

Faculty: Health Sciences | Department: Therapeutic Sciences | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: part-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a BSc/B(Physiotherapy) degree Applicants must show evidence of one year clinical experience (which can be community service / internship year) Upload the following documents when applying: Detailed curriculum vitae Motivation letter stating: Why you want to pursue an MSc by coursework and research report; Area and number of years of clinical experience; Relevant postgraduate courses attended; Content covered in your undergraduate training relevant to area of speciality. Reference letter - use template provided Referee report template If you hold a foreign qualification, you must submit proof of evaluation of your qualification by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

ZAR 64,520 for the whole programme (2026). Average tuition fee per programme for 2026 as stated in the 2026 Fees Book, Chapter 2 (Average Tuition Fees); excludes additional charges (notes, computer, lab and other fees). Postgraduate international students pay local tuition plus the non-refundable Source

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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