Program Overview

Programme: Master of Physiotherapy [MPhysio]

The Master of Physiotherapy degree is conferred by virtue of a dissertation, on an approved topic based on research.

Programme Information

• The master's degree is conferred by virtue of a dissertation (FTP 890), on an approved topic based on research.
• All MPhysT students must register for, and attend (TNM 802) Applied research methodology 800 satisfactorily.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent) degree
• Registration as a physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Employment in a part-time/full-time position appropriate for the field of study

Research Information

Also consult General Academic Regulation G39.

• Publication: All students must submit a publication that has been accepted for publication by an accredited journal before the degree will be conferred.

Pass with Distinction

To obtain the degree with distinction, at least 75% is required for the dissertation.

Core Modules

• FTP 890: Dissertation: Physiotherapy 890
  • Credits: 180.00
• TNM 802: Applied research methodology 802
  • Credits: 0.00
  • Module content: Attendance module only.

Programme Structure

• Minimum duration of study: 2 years
• Total credits: 180
• NQF level: 09

General Academic Regulations and Student Rules

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University, as well as all prospective students who have accepted an offer of a place at the University of Pretoria. On registering for a programme, the student bears the responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information as stipulated in the relevant yearbook. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression, or basis for an exception to any of the aforementioned regulations. The G Regulations are updated annually and may be amended after the publication of this information.

Regulations, Degree Requirements, and Information

The faculty regulations, information on and requirements for the degrees published here are subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information.

University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) Verification Project

The higher education sector has undergone an extensive alignment to the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF) across all institutions in South Africa. In order to comply with the HEQSF, all institutions are legally required to participate in a national initiative led by regulatory bodies such as the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the HEQSF criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that changes to UP qualification and programme names may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.