Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy at Cape town university

Physiotherapy Use health promotion, treatment, rehabilitation, and exercise to prevent disability and restore patients’ normal movement and physical function. Qualification: BSC (Physiotherapy) Faculty: Health Sciences. Duration: 4 years. School: Therapeutic Sciences.

Admission Requirement

Guaranteed admission

730 FPS or above

Meet Minimum Subject Requirements

NBT scores of Intermediate for AL, QL, and Mathematics.

Probable admission

797 WPS or above

Meet Minimum Subject Requirements

NBT scores of Intermediate for AL, QL, and Mathematics.

Possible admission

580 FPS or above for redress 1

610 FPS or above for redress 2

680 FPS or above for redress 3 and 4

Meet Minimum Subject Requirements

NBT scores of Intermediate for AL, QL, and Mathematics.

Advanced (A) Level

43 points plus NBT in the Higher Intermediate-range

At least a C symbol in two A level subjects (A level subjects must include Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry or Biology); plus
At least a C at AS Level or IGCSE level in Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics or Biology, if these were not taken at A level; plus
At least a C in English, which may be at AS or IGCSE level.

Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level

43 points plus NBT in the Higher Intermediate-range
At least a C in four AS Level subjects, of which two must be Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry (Biology may be substituted for Physics and Chemistry) At least a C in English, which may be at IGCSE Level.

If Mathematics is taken at IGCSE Level, a C is also required.

International Baccalaureate

43 points plus NBT score of 202 / 300 (Proficient / Intermediate ranges).

At least grade 4 in three Higher Level subjects, two of which must be Mathematics and/or Chemistry and/or Physics and/or English. (Biology may be substituted for Physics and Chemistry).

At least grade 4 in the remaining two subjects (Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics or English), which may be at Standard level. (Biology may be substituted for Physics and Chemistry.)

If Mathematics is at the standard level, Physics and Chemistry or Biology must be at a higher level.

What is the scope of a Bachelor of physiotherapy?

A physiotherapy student has an option to pursue higher education after BPT and can also specialize in the field of physiotherapy.

BPT graduates are also eligible for courses like hospital administration, business management, public health management & various other postgraduate programs.

How can a physiotherapist become a doctor?

They do not possess the recognized qualification as mentioned in the Indian Medical Council Act 1956. Also, they cannot and should not claim themselves to be a specialist medical practitioner by prefixing ‘Dr’ with their name in their prescription.