The by coursework and research report degree can be completed over a period of two (part-time). New students will be enrolled every second. Our next intake will be in 2022. Anatomy, physiology and pathology will run in 2022, 2024, 2026 and so forth, while the speciality courses will run in 2024, 2025, 2027, and so forth.

The distribution of courses over the two are as follow:

First

Anatomy (general or neuroanatomy)
Physiology (general or neurophysiology)
Pathology
Research methodology and development of a research proposal
Five face-to-face contact weeks consisting of lectures and practicals are spread out throughout the first. The final examinations are performed over a period of two weeks at the end of the. Students are also expected to complete a research proposal by the end of the first.

Second

In the second, students enrol for the specialisation course of their choice and complete a research project (research report).

This department offers specialisation coursework in the following areas:

Orthopaedic Surgery for Physiotherapists: The orthopaedic course consists of generalised and paediatric orthopaedics. Students will study acute orthopaedic management of various conditions - trauma, soft tissue injuries.
Respirology, Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery for Physiotherapists: This course includes all aspects of respiratory rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise testing and cardiothoracic surgery. This course includes the physiology of mechanical ventilation and treatment of patients in ICU.
Community Physiotherapy: This course includes community issues, interactions with different levels of health workers, epidemiology, communication, management, cross-cultural issues and primary health care.
Traumatology: This course covers all aspects of acute multiple trauma, resuscitation, trauma orthopaedics, acute neurology, as well as the rehabilitation process of these patients.
Neurology and Neurosurgery for Physiotherapists: This course covers neurological rehabilitation outcome measures; motor learning theories and neurodevelopmental theories including their clinical applications; aetiology, epidemiology, pathology, medical management, physiotherapy and interprofessional management of patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, degenerative and demyelinating movement disorders, neurological manifestations of HIV. The course entails guided self-study interlaced with tutorials, assignments, attendance of ward rounds and journal club sessions.
Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy: This course covers management of injuries from field-side to final rehabilitation, biomechanics, exercise physiology and training, psychology, sports for physically and mentally disabled, nutrition, drugs, exercise in chronic disease, muscle strengthening and flexibility.
Paediatrics for Physiotherapists (General or Neurology): General - This course covers aspects of paediatric neurology, orthopaedics and respiratory conditions. Neurology - This course covers all aspects of childhood development and neurological problems.
Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (OMT): This course includes the physiology of muscle control and exercise, pain mechanisms, applied biomechanics of the major joints, musculoskeletal conditions and their medical and therapeutic management.
Physiotherapeutic Musculoskeletal Pain Management: This course covers pain management and includes amongst other topics: neuroscience of acute, chronic and complex pain; pain assessment and pain research; complex pain pathologies; pharmacology for pain; pain management modalities; interventions and programmes; interdisciplinary pain management; ethical issues underlying pain management and palliative care.

Students are expected to be working clinically in the area of specialty.

Four face-to-face contact weeks consisting of lectures, workshops and clinical exposure are spread out throughout the second. The final examinations are performed over a period of one week at the end of the.

Research Project (Research Report):

The research topic has to be presented for departmental approval. After approval of the departmental research committee, the proposal will be presented to the School of Therapeutic Sciences’ assessors. Ethical clearance must also be obtained. All students will be required to attend the research methodology course prior to submitting their research proposals.

80 Hours of service

For students enrolled for an degree, there is a due performance requirement of 80 hours of service to the Physiotherapy Department. These hours are aimed at the development of the student and will be made up (not an exclusive list) by clinical teaching, tutorials or practical teaching in the undergraduate programme, as well as working as a research assistant. Sports Masters Students will be required to help at sporting events at which the Department offers a service and this is a “Due Performance” requirement.

These hours will be done over course of study in consultation with the Physiotherapy Department. No remuneration is made for these hours.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it