Program Overview

Programme: MPhysio

The master's degree is conferred by virtue of a dissertation (FTP 890), on an approved topic based on research.

Programme Information

• The master's degree is based on research.
• All MPhysT students must register for, and attend (TNM 802) Applied research methodology 800 satisfactorily.

Admission Requirements

• BPhysio (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.

General Academic Regulations

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

• 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.