BSc Physiotherapy at WIT

BSc Physiotherapy is a 3-year graduate-level course. Physiotherapists are qualified to provide preventive and therapeutic services which aim at restoring function and preventing disability arising from disease, trauma, or injury.

Which school-leaving qualification category do you fall into?

The National Senior Certificate (NSC) 

Admission Requirements for International Qualifications

The National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV)

Admission Requirements

Are you an applicant who is currently writing or completed the NSC matric? If you are, then please read the information below regarding admission requirements.

NB: This is a guideline only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results, and other entry requirements where applicable.

Wits tabulate the points score for all subjects on the following basis:

That English must be taken either as Home Language or as 1st Additional Language.

Mathematics is compulsory for all numerate programmes in Engineering and the Built Environment, Commerce, Law and Management, and Science.

Maths Literacy is accepted for some degrees (see Admission Requirements (NSC)).

Wits do not distinguish between designated vs non-designated subjects when calculating the admission point score (APS)

The APS calculation is based on the best seven subjects including Life Orientation 

NSC Scale of AchievementNSC%Wits APSWits APS%Wits APS for Maths & EnglishWits APS for Life OrientationWits APS for Other subjects

7
6
5
4
3
2
1

80-99
70-79
60-69
50-59
40-49
30-39
0-29
8
7
6
5
4
3
0
0
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
50-59
40-49
30-39
0-29
8 + 2=10
7 + 2=9
6 + 2=8
5 + 2=7
4
3
0
0
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
8
7
6
5
4
3
0
0

What can I do after BSC Physiotherapy?

Consultant Physiotherapist in Multi-specialty Hospitals, Health Care Centers, NGOs.

Corporate Physiotherapist in MNCs.

Health Care Physiotherapy Instructor in Modern Gymnasiums.

Ergonomic Care Advisor.

Physiotherapist in Special Schools for Physically Challenged Children.