1. A completed undergraduate university degree at a minimum of Bachelor’s degree level. National Diplomas, Technical Diplomas, Certificates and similar qualifications cannot be considered for entry. We also accept applications from applicants who are in their final year of study towards their current university degree provided they complete the degree by end of the year.
   
   
2. Sciences Requirements: (ALL of the following are compulsory) *

• 50% for first-year university degree level Biology (half course). Equivalent courses such as Zoology, Life Sciences and similar courses will also be considered.
• 50% for first-year university degree level Physics (half course).
• 50% for first-year university degree level Chemistry (half course).
• 50% for second-year university degree level Human Anatomy (full course).
• 50% for second-year university degree level Human Physiology (full course).

The above subjects MUST be completed at the stipulated level of a university Bachelor's degree or higher. Diploma or certificate studies will not be considered.

3. Mathematics Requirement: (One of the following possibilities) *

• 60% for Matric Mathematics (National Senior Certificate (NSC) - 2008 to present) or
• Pass on Higher Grade or 60% on Standard Grade for Matric Mathematics (Pre-2008) or
• 50% for a full-course Mathematics at first year university degree level.
• Applicants with international school-leaving qualifications:
  • 60% for Mathematics from any foreign school-leaving qualification deemed as equivalent to either the South African National Senior Certificate or the Cambridge AS-/A-levels by Universities South Africa Matriculation Board (https://mb.usaf.ac.za)

4. Language Requirement: (One of the following possibilities) *

• 60% for Matric English Home Language or First Additional Language (National Senior Certificate (NSC) - 2008 to present) or
• Pass on Higher Grade Matric English First or Second Language (Pre-2008) or
• 50% for a full-course English at first year university degree level.
• International applicants:
  • Score of at least 7 for the IELTS test (International English Language Test System) or
  • A pass in English Language at the GCSE/GCE/IGSCE Ordinary level (or equivalent examination) or
  • Pass in English in a school-leaving examination equivalent to the South African National Senior Certificate or
  • If the tertiary studies were at an English-medium institution, a letter from that institution stating that instruction and examinations were conducted in English must be provided.

Items marked "*" (Numbers 2, 3 and 4) are Pre-requisites, so these MUST have been completed before the application closing date of 30 June. Results must be forwarded to the Senior Faculty Officer and uploaded on the Self-service portal.

Applicants to the GEPP are not required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT).

1. Applications for the 2025 intake of students opened on 1 March 2024.
2. The deadline for applications is on the 30^thof June 2024 and no late applications will be considered.
3. IMPORTANT: Although you will have already completed an undergraduate degree, this application to the Graduate Entry Physiotherapy Programme is NOT a post-graduate application. The BSc in Physiotherapy degree is an undergraduate qualification.
4. On all methods of application please ensure that you are applying for the SECOND year of study for the BSc in Physiotherapy degree. The degree code is  MFA02, YOS2
5. You can apply online at www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate.
6. You may also apply in person at the À×ËÙÌåÓý_À×ËÙÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Enrolment Centre, Solomon Mahlangu House, Wits East Campus, Braamfontein.
7. Documents required for your application
1. Completed application.
2. Certified copy of your degree certificate if you have already completed your studies.
3. Certified copy of your academic transcript.
4. Certified copy of your matric certificate or final school leaving certificate.
5. All applicants have to complete a minimum of 16 hours of job-shadowing with a registered Physiotherapist. The deadline for submitting this document is 1 August 2024. The document can be found under "Additional Forms" on /undergraduate/apply-to-wits/
   
6. Proof of payment of the application Fee.

1. All the regular minimum requirements are also applicable to non-South African applicants.
2. All foreign applicants must contact the Wits International Office to enquire about additional requirements that may apply to them. This includes asylum seekers, refugees and all applicants who are not South African citizens.
3. The Wits International Office will advise on the accreditation of foreign qualifications as well as issues around study permits and accommodation.
4. International applicants who obtained their university degrees in a language other than English will have to provide proof of English proficiency. This can be done by submitting the results from writing the IELTS test (www.ielts.org) where a minimum score of 8 is required for all components of the test.
5. Applicants who have previously studied in English must provide a letter from that institution as proof that the language of instruction and examination was English.
6. Contact details for the Wits International Office:
1. Website: http://www.wits.ac.za/internationalstudents/
2. E-mail: Studysa.international@wits.ac.za
3. Telephone: +27-11-717-1054

The WAPT is a selection test for the GEPP that is written only once per year and the test is only open to invited applicants. Applicants prepare for this test purely by self-study. The content covered in the WAPT are related to the Anatomy and Physiology courses covered by Wits BSc Physiotherapy students in their second year of study and the knowledge is essential for future success in the degree. The Faculty recommends that all applicants start to prepare for the test once their application is submitted to enable them to perform well in the test.

1. The 2024 test will be written on 3 September 2024. Additional details will be posted to the Faculty’s GEPP information webpage and those eligible to write will be notified.
2. The practical arrangements for the test (on-campus) will be communicated to the invited applicants.
3. For the 2024 test, all GEPP applicants who meet the minimum entry criteria as listed above will be invited to write the WAPT. 
4. There is an administrative fee of R200 levied in order to write the WAPT. Payment information will be on the formal invitation letters sent to the invited applicants.

IMPORTANT: The WAPT is a Pass/Fail test only. The results of the test are NOT included into the calculated admissions score (Academic Rating).

1. The test covers two main fields of study: Human Anatomy and Human Physiology.
2. The learning objectives for the 2024 test are below.
   

Course objectives:

• WAPT - Human Physiology objectives - 2023 - These remain unchanged for the 2024 test
• WAPT - Human Anatomy objectives - 2023 - These remain unchanged for the 2024 test

Example questions:

Anatomy example question

Physiology example question

1. The 2024 test will be written on Tuesday 03 September 2024. Invited applicants will be informed of the venue and times closer to the test date.
2. No other test dates are available and if a candidate cannot attend the test, their invitation will be deemed as rejected and their application status will be changed to unsuccessful.

In order to qualify for entry into the GEPP an applicant has to pass the two components of the WAPT separately. All candidates who fail one or more components of the WAPT will be notified that their application is unsuccessful and that they will no longer be considered. The Faculty will not enter into any disputes and we will not entertain any requests for re-marks or to see the test papers. This decision is final and not open for any reconsideration under any circumstances.

All applications will be ranked according to the Academic Rating and the top-rated applicants will be offered a place in the programme, while the other applications will be classified as unsuccessful. 

Calculation of the Academic Rating:
The Academic Rating is calculated by taking the average marks of the applicants final two completed year of study in their prior degree(s).

Examples:

• An applicant with a 3-year Bachelor's degree: AR = The average marks from 2nd and 3rd years.
• An applicant with a 4-year Bachelor's degree: AR = The average marks from 3rd and 4th years.
• An applicant with an Honours degree or higher (Masters, Doctorate): AR = The average marks from the Honours degree and the final year of undergraduate study. Extra points are awarded for all completed post-graduate qualifications. Honours degrees = 1 extra point, Masters degrees = 2 extra points and Doctorates = 3 extra points. These are awarded cumulatively.

Only completed degree studies are taken into account for the calculation of the Academic Rating. Non-degree studies are also excluded.

1. To enquire about the tuition and related fees, please contact the Wits Fees Office.
1. Telephone: 011-717-1533/4/5/6
2. Website: http://www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/
3. E-mail: feesoffice.finance@wits.ac.za
2. You can get an estimation of your fees on the Fees Estimator on the Self-service portal.
3. First Aid and Computer Literacy
   It is a requirement that all undergraduate students admitted into the Faculty of Health Sciences have to complete a Level 1 First Aid course as well as a basic Computer Literacy course. À×ËÙÌåÓý_À×ËÙÌåÓýÖ±²¥s who are already in possession of certificate(s) of completion of such courses may present the certificate(s) to the Faculty Office to apply for exemption from this requirement.
4. Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registration
   It is compulsory for all students registering for the BSc in Physiotherapy degree to be registered as a physiotherapy student with the HPCSA. The Faculty of Health Science will facilitate the registration process for all new students.
5. To enquire about opportunities for financial aid or scholarships, you can contact the Wits Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.
1.  Telephone: 011-717-1070/87
2.  Website: http://www.wits.ac.za/financialaid
3.  E-mail: info.finaid@wits.ac.za

1. The number of available places in the Graduate Entry Physiotherapy Programme is severely limited and at no stage of the application process can or will any guarantee of entry be made by any person or department.
2. Applicants who are invited to write the WAPT are in no way guaranteed a place in the programme. Furthermore, not all applicants who pass the WAPT are guaranteed a place in the programme.
3. The WAPT dates and times may change closer to the time but the final arrangements will be communicated to all invited candidates. The deadline for notifying candidates about their invitation to the WAPT may also change at very short notice. The Faculty will send the invitations to the e-mail address and the mobile telephone number submitted by the candidate on their application and we will not take responsibility for the non-receipt of the invitations by candidates. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their correct up-to-date contact details are available to the University.
4. The WAPT test is subjected to internationally accepted standard-setting procedures and therefore no requests for re-marks or reviewing of scripts will be considered.
5. The Faculty of Health Sciences reserves the right to request additional information from students and/or institutions regarding courses completed for the minimum requirements (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology) to ensure that these courses are sufficient.
6. Whilst applications from eligible international applicants are accepted, admission is not guaranteed.
7. The Faculty reserves the right to collect biographical information from applicants which may or may not be used for further selection processes following the successful completion of the Wits Additional Placement Test.

1. For further enquiries:
1. Telephone: 011-717-1888 (À×ËÙÌåÓý_À×ËÙÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Call Centre)
2. Website: http://www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate
3. Online query logging: http://www.wits.ac.za/askwits
4. Physical: À×ËÙÌåÓý_À×ËÙÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Enrolment Centre, Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, Wits East Campus, Braamfontein
5. Mail: Private Bag X4, Wits, 2050
2. Wits Faculty of Health Sciences
1. Senior Faculty Officer: Mr Morne Greyling
   
2. Telephone: 011-717-2425
3. E-mail: morne.greyling@wits.ac.za
4. Physical: Office 227, Second Floor, Phillip V Tobias Health Sciences Building, 29 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown