Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy course; Requirements, duration, job opportunities and universities offering the course
ABOUT THE COURSE
It is a health care profession whose prime purpose is to restore and maintain function, enhance capacity in physical activity and prevent injury or illness through information and advice on healthy lifestyles. Physiotherapists are primary healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions, illnesses, or injuries that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities. A Physiotherapist examines and develops a management plan to address the patients’ problems that promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Further, Physiotherapists conduct research in various field of medical and social research to influence practice and policy.
COURSE DURATION
The Course takes the below specified time frames, depending on the type of student’s entry: Four (4) years.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Hospitals (Sub County, County and National Referral Hospitals) Special Education institutions; Association of Physically Disabled of Kenya; UN (WHO).
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSIOTHERAPY) LATEST COURSE REQUIREMENTS AS SET BY KUCCPS
| CLUSTER SUBJECT 1 | BIO |
|---|---|
| CLUSTER SUBJECT 2 | CHE |
| CLUSTER SUBJECT 3 | MAT A / PHY |
| CLUSTER SUBJECT 4 | ENG / KIS / PHY / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE / HSC / ARD / AGR / WW / MW / BC / PM / ECT / DRD / AVT / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / BST |
| NOTE: A subject may only be considered ONCE in this section | |
MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
| SUBJECT 1 | BIO | C+ |
|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT 2 | CHE | C+ |
| SUBJECT 3 | MAT A / PHY | C+ |
| SUBJECT 4 | ENG / KIS | C+ |
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INSTITUTIONS WHERE THE PROGRAMME IS OFFERED
Some of the institutions offering this programme are:
| AUC | ALUPE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE |
| GLUK | GREAT LAKES UNIVERSITY OF KISUMU |
| JKUAT | JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY |
| MMUST | MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY |
| MU | MOI UNIVERSITY |