Bursaries for Physiotherapy in South Africa 2023: Are you looking for Physiotherapy bursaries in South Africa 2023? In this article, I will provide you with details on the various available bursaries for Physiotherapy students in South Africa 2023, how to submit your application online and other related information.
Application is currently open for bursaries to study Physiotherapy in South Africa 2023.
Physiotherapy Bursaries for 2023
Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future.
It takes a holistic approach that involves the patient directly in their own care.
Physiotherapists help patients ease physical difficulties from disability, injury, illness or aging, to improve their mobility. Physiotherapists create and implement therapies and treatment programmes by way of massage, therapeutic exercise and electrotherapy.
Physiotherapy is provided by specially trained and regulated practitioners called physiotherapists.
Physiotherapists often work as part of a multidisciplinary team in various areas of medicine and settings, including: hospitals, community health centres or clinics, some GP surgeries, some sports teams, clubs, charities and workplaces
Physiotherapists with little to no experience will earn an average of R240 000 per annum, while those with between 1 and 4 years of experience can expect a salary of R245 000 per annum. Physiotherapist who have between 5 and 9 years experience will earn just over R300 000 per annum, highly skilled Physiotherapists with over 10 years experience will result in an average salary of R313 000 per annum.
If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Physiotherapy sector, here are some options for you:
- Compensation Fund Bursary
- Garden Cities Bursary
- Gauteng Department of Health Bursary
- ISFAP Bursary
- KZN Department of Health Bursary
- Mediclinic Bursary
- North West Provincial Government Bursaries
- Western Cape Department of Health Bursary