Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University

Master of Physiotherapy

The Master of Physiotherapy in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Physiotherapy offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Programme description
The aim of the programme is to:
  • equip you with advanced knowledge and skills in the chosen field of Physiotherapy;
  • advance your ability to acquire higher-order skills with regard to the critical analysis and evaluation of knowledge and skills;
  • equip you with the necessary skills in order to undertake original, advanced and independent research in the field of Physiotherapy;
  • prepare you for various forms of scientific professional communication; and
  • produce professionals with the skills and critical cognitive capability to advance the profession and to contribute to a pool of professional and academic practitioners in the field of Physiotherapy.
You can follow one of two options for the Master of Physiotherapy programme, namely:
  • 1. Master of Physiotherapy (structured option); and
  • 2. Master of Physiotherapy (thesis option).
The two options are discussed separately in more detail below.

1. Master of Physiotherapy (structured option)

Programme description
The programme consists of six modules, a research project, a thesis and an oral examination. The field of specialty for this programme is Ortho-manipulative Therapy.

Programme content

Biomechanics (8)
OMT – Approaches and Concepts (20)
OMT – Upper Quadrant (12)
OMT – Lower Quadrant (15)
OMT – Integrated and Advanced Practice (10)
OMT – Clinical892(25)Thesis (Physio – OMT) (90)

Assessment and examination
  • You must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in each module to pass.
  • The theoretical modules are subject to flexble assessment by means of clinical portfolios, written tests, clinical, written and oral presentations and reports.
  • Regarding the thesis module, “flexible assessment of your progress will take place during the research process. You complete a research project, leading to the submission of a thesis which is assessed according to University guidelines through a process of internal and external examination.
  • The assessment of the thesis includes an oral examination.
  • The final mark is calculated from a flexible assessment mark (10%) and the marks awarded by the examiners. In order to pass, you must achieve a minimum final mark of 50% for the thesis module.
2. Master of Physiotherapy (thesis option)

Programme description
This research-based programme consists of an approved research project, a full thesis, an oral examination and flexible assessment.
Programme content
The thesis topic is determined in conjunction with the supervisor.
Thesis (Physiotherapy) (180)

Assessment and examination
  • Flexible assessment of your progress will take place during the research process.
  • You complete a research project, leading to the submission of a thesis which is assessed according to University guidelines through a process of internal and external examination.
  • The assessment of the thesis includes an oral examination.
  • The final mark is calculated from a flexible assessment mark (10%) and the marks awarded by the examiners.
  • In order to pass, you must achieve a minimum final mark of 50% for the thesis module.



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