BSc Physiotherapy Course Requirements at University of the Western Cape
University of the Western Cape · Faculty of Community and Health Sciences
The BSc Physiotherapy is a bachelor's Degree offered by University of the Western Cape for 2027 learners, taking 4 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study BSc Physiotherapy at University of the Western Cape
Minimum of 39 UWC points. Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6; Life Sciences Code 4 AND Physical Sciences Code 4.
About this course
This clinical programme prepares students to assess and treat movement and physical function problems arising from injury, illness or disability. It covers anatomy, physiology and therapeutic techniques alongside supervised clinical placements. It has some of the highest entry requirements in the faculty due to the depth of science content involved.
Possible careers
Clinical Physiotherapy Consultant, Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Therapist, Sports Physiotherapist
How to apply for 2027 studies
Applicants apply directly through UWC's own online application system at grade12applications.uwc.ac.za; this is not a centralised admissions portal.
Course intelligence for BSc Physiotherapy
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Physiotherapist appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed BSc Physiotherapy.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at University of the Western Cape, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
University of the Western Cape’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with University of the Western Cape and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
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- Duration
- 4 years
- NQF Level
- 8
- APS / Points
- 39 UWC Points
- Campus
- Main Campus, Bellville
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Source: uwc.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of the Western Cape before applying.