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First-year tuition for Physiotherapy, lowest first

No fee is published for Orthotics & Prosthetics itself yet. As a rough guide, these are the first-year fees for Physiotherapy, the closest related field. Orthotics & Prosthetics can cost more or less: confirm the fee with the university.

  1. University of KwaZulu-Natal Lowest

    R52 569 2026 first year
  2. University of the Free State

    R68 270 2026 first year
  3. University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

    R72 660 2026 first year
  4. University of Pretoria

    R78 000 to R83 000 2026 first year, estimated range
  5. Stellenbosch University

    R78 663 2026 first year
  6. University of Cape Town

    R84 000 2026 first year
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Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics

Durban University of Technology · 2027 intake

2027 published example: English level 3, Mathematics level 4, Physical Sciences level 4, Life Sciences level 4; Selection score and ranking must be confirmed. Two additional 20-credit subjects at level 4; at most one additional language.

Check the subject requirements on the official page. We cannot check your results against this programme automatically.

The CAO gives first preference to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Interview, placement test and voluntary-practice report. Eight hours of relevant voluntary service encouraged. Ranked selection: the 30 highest-ranked applicants are allowed access to the programme; minimums do not guarantee admission. On-time CAO applications for 2027 closed on 30 September 2026; from 1 October the CAO accepts late applications only for selected DUT programmes, so check the CAO.

Rough guide: whole degree = first-year tuition × years. Fees rise every year; add books, equipment, transport and living costs. Some health routes include service or internship stages with their own pay and expenses: confirm them for your route.