Bachelor of Science in Biokinetics at University of Venda

Programme overview

A professional undergraduate programme integrating human movement science, anatomy, physiology and clinical exercise prescription. Students learn to assess physical fitness, manage chronic disease and design individualised exercise interventions through evidence-based, ethical and patient-centred practice, including supervised clinical, community and sport experience. Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences; department: Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science | Duration: 3.5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

What you will study

Career pathways

Biokineticist; clinical exercise practice; wellness centres; sport institutions; rehabilitation; disease prevention; community health programmes; postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate with bachelor's admission and at least 50% in Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English. Candidates are subject to HPCSA and Biokinetics Association of South Africa selection criteria.

ZAR 47,420 a year (2026). Estimated 2026 tuition per year of study as listed in the 2026 Fees Booklet: first year R47,420; second year R35,080; third year R65,940; fourth year R31,020. Amount shown is the first year. Excludes residence and other fees. Source

Online applications for 2027 open on 01 May 2026 and close on 30 September 2026. No application fee is payable for 2027 applications.

Applications are completed online; the University does not charge an application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://www.univen.ac.za/student-affairs/student-support-services/how-to-apply/

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