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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
16586	Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National First Degree(Min 480)	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Preventive Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	Level 7	NQF Level 08	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction		EXCO 0324/24	2024-07-01	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2034-06-30

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

1. To prepare qualifiers for the profession in Physiotherapy and provide them with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to function independently as Physiotherapists at any level of the total health sector and to provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.

2. To enable the students to do research in the field of physiotherapy through training in research methods.

3. To prepare students who aspire to move to higher levels of academic work.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption or equivalent admission qualification.

Other qualification(s)

Graduates with applicable qualifications and BSc I candidates with subjects in the biological sciences, compete for a limited number of reserved places.

Additional requirements

General average - C symbol, with at least a C symbol (standard grade) or D symbol (higher grade) in Science and Mathematics.

Students with inadequate secondary education join the Academic Development Programme by which the first year is extended over two years.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. GENERIC CRITICAL CROSS FIELD OUTCOMES

The graduate should be able to:

1. Identify and solve problems - clinical reasoning and decision making

2. Work effectively with others as a member of the health team, groups, organisations and the community.

3. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

4. Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal, writing and critical reading skills.

5. Demonstrate skills in self organisation and self-management in a responsible and const effective way

6. Use science and technology effectively, critically, and responsibly with regard to the environment and health of others.

7. Contribute towards own personal development* and that of the society at large by:

Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively

Participating as responsible citizens in local, national and global communities

Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts

Exploring education and career opportunities

Developing entrepreneurial opportunities

2). SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

The graduate should be able to:

1. Apply the knowledge, skills and expertise in the physiotherapeutic management of a range of patients within the context of the health system.

2. Plan and implement appropriate preventative and promotive rehabilitation programmes

3. Apply basic concepts of research to plan, implement and evaluate concepts and strategies to ensure quality practice at all levels within the healthcare system

4. Exercise professional accountability and responsibility

5. Understand appropriate health and related policies and implement appropriate strategies

6. Act as role model and facilitate professional development of undergraduates

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1).

Assessment of Generic outcomes is achieved as part of the assessment of the Specific outcomes.

The full personal development* of the learner is achieved by the educational strategies employed in the programme

2).

The learner should have ability in:

1. Discussing and clinically demonstrating the physiotherapeutic management for a range of patients within the context of the health system by correlating information and proposing valid solutions.

2. Recognising cultural diversity and understanding appropriate health policies in implementing appropriate rehabilitation strategies.

3. Recognising professional accountability and responsibility towards the profession and the community

4. Assessment of the above is done by a range of formative and summative assessment methods such as clinical portfolios, simulations, workplace assessments,
written and oral examinations.

5. Planning and conducting a basic research project and presenting the outcomes in a logical and coherent written report and an oral presentation of an acceptable standard.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

The final clinical assessment at the end of the fourth year constitutes the process in which the student's integration of the knowledge and basic competencies acquired in the other programme modules are assessed.

The assessment of the written research report and an oral presentation constitutes the integration of the knowledge and basic competencies acquired in the research methodology module.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification (s):

HonsBScPhysio

MSc Physio

MPhil (Rehab)

Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific:

Physics (medical) III, Chemistry (medical) III and Biology (medical) III provide entry into BSc degrees.

Psychology 144 and 243 provide entry into BA degrees.

MODERATION OPTIONS

The university of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

Additional information

A system of external moduration is layed down by the Professional Board of Physiotherapy of the Health Professions Council of South Africa. External assessors are invited from other universities.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the university of Stellenbosch will be used in a manner that is consistent with the quality assurance system of the university.

Additional information

The professional Board of Physiotherapy of the Health Professions Council of South Africa provides assessors on a four yearly rotation to assess the programme.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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