MSc (Physio) Physiotherapy at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The MSc by dissertation in Physiotherapy is offered over one year (full-time) or two years (part-time) If you are interested in pursuing an MSc by dissertation through the Physiotherapy Department, please contact the Department before formally applying via the online system. Please click here for more information about the documentation required and the process to follow.

Faculty: Health Sciences | Department: Therapeutic Sciences | Duration: 1- 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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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) 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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