Physiotherapy

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.

Overview


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 Management

Curriculum


Click here for programme information for the Coursework degree. 

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:
    1. Why you want to pursue an MSc by coursework and research report;
    2. Area and number of years of clinical experience;
    3. Relevant postgraduate courses attended;
    4. Content covered in your undergraduate training relevant to area of speciality.

If you hold a foreign qualification, you must submit proof of evaluation of your qualification by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

University Application Process


  • Applications are handled centrally by the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC). Once your application is complete in terms of requested documentation, your application will be referred to the relevant School for assessment. Click here to see an overview of the Wits applications process.
  • Please apply online. Upload your supporting documents at the time of application, or via the Self Service Portal.
  • Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the Self Service Portal.
  • Selections for programmes that have a limited intake but attract a large number of applications may only finalise the application at the end of the application cycle.

Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

International students, please check this section.

For more information, contact the Student Call Centre +27 (0)11 717 1888, or log a query at www.wits.ac.za/askwits.

University Fees and Funding


Click here to see the current average tuition fees. The Fees site also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once you have applied you will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal.

For information about postgraduate funding opportunities, including the postgraduate merit award, click here. Please also check your School website for bursary opportunities. NRF bursaries: The National Research Foundation (NRF) offers a wide range of opportunities in terms of bursaries and fellowships to students pursuing postgraduate studies. External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.