Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma is offered in Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy (NMS) or in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy. The Postgraduate Diploma is completed over a period of two years. The distribution of courses is Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology lectures and practical in the first year and the area of specialisation (NMS or Sport) in the second year.

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

What you will study

The Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology courses consist of four face-to-face contact weeks consisting of lectures (blended learning) and practical spread out throughout the first year. The final examinations are performed over a period of two to three weeks at the end of the year. The specialisation course consists of five face-to-face contact weeks consisting of lectures (blended learning), worksho

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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) Registration with the HPCSA Upload the following documents when applying: Detailed curriculum vitae Motivation letter stating: Why you want to apply for the PGDiploma; 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 61,350 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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