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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biokinetics

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biokinetics in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biokinetics offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Science Honours (BScHons) programme consists of coursework and a research assignment, which is offered on a full-time basis over one year. 

Programme content

An internship period that meets the conditions laid down by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) will be required before you can apply for registration as a biokineticist in an independent practice

Compulsory modules

Biokinetics Practice (20)

Ergonomics (20)

Exercise Physiology (20)

Exercise Science (30)

Research Project (30)

Assessment and examination

The programme is assessed flexibly and includes theoretical and practical assignments, as well as informal class tests and formal tests. All assessments contribute to the final mark of each year subject.

You must obtain a class mark of 40% per semester subject for admission to the written examination. In order to pass Biokinetics Practice 772, you have to pass the written examination with at least 50%, as well as pass a practical and oral examination at the end of the year with at least 50%. The final mark for each submodule consists of 50% of the examination mark and 50% of the class mark.