UKZN Physiotherapy Undergraduate Curriculum
Undergraduate Curriculum
The undergraduate physiotherapy degree at UKZN includes the following modules:
First Year
Physiotherapy modules: Introduction to Physiotherapy Science and Electrotherapy for Physiotherapy
External Modules: Biology, Physics, Psychology, Zulu (for non-isiZulu speakers), Academic Writing (for isiZulu-speakers)
Second Year
Physiotherapy modules: Kinesiology for Physiotherapy, Massage and Manipulation, Neurology and Community Physiotherapy
External Modules: Human Physiology and Anatomy (Head, neck, trunk, limbs and embryology)
Third Year
Physiotherapy modules: Principles of Physiotherapy Practice, Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy Clinical Practice (4 hospital/community sites)
External Modules: Clinical Sciences for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Fourth Year
Physiotherapy modules: Principles of Physiotherapy, Clinical Elective, Physiotherapy Research, Physiotherapy Clinical Practice (4 hospital/community sites)
External Modules: Clinical Sciences for Physiotherapy