BSc in Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Tuition fee: Local TZS 4,450,000 | International $ 3,880 Offered At: KCMC University School of Rehabilitation Medicine.

This course runs under the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine for four (4) years for both direct and equivalent entrants.

Graduates from this program are expected to have high Physiotherapy professional competence in clinical practice to raise the standards of health care services.

Theory hours shall include lectures, discussion seminars, and tutorials. Practical hours shall include practical demonstrations in the physiotherapy laboratory and Gymnasium, clinical bedside teaching and supervised clinical practice within the hospital and in the rehabilitation centers.

Objectives

The program aims to produce graduate physiotherapists enabled to:
Promote the health and social well being of individuals and groups through evidence-based practices towards the assessment, treatment, and evaluation of physiotherapy interventions.
Provide physiotherapy services according to individual needs
Manage physiotherapy services
Work effectively as members of multi-disciplinary health care teams in either acute hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and community-based settings.
Conduct research in healthcare services.
Adapt physiotherapy approaches to changing health needs globally and in their local settings.
Enhance self physiotherapy continuous professional development
Engage in physiotherapy education program by training others.

BSCPHYSIO

Language: English

Duration: 4 Years

StudyType: Udergraduate

Level: Degree

Mode: Full Time

Intake: October

What you will study

Year One

Semester 1

PFF108 – Foundation of Faith
PAN101 – Anatomy 1
PBC105 – Biochemistry 1
PIC107 – ICT & Communication Skills
PPR104 – Medical Parasitology & Entomology 1
PMI103 – Microbiology & Immunology 1
PPG106 – Pathology 1

Semester 2

PBS 115 – Behavioural Sciences Policy-2022-Harmonised
PHD 116 – Healthy System and Development Policy-2022-Harmonised
PAN 109 – Anatomy 2 Policy-2022-Harmonised
PBC 113 – Biochemistry 2 Policy-2022-Harmonised
PPR 112 – Medical Parasitology & Entomology 2 Policy-2022-Harmonised
PMI 111 – Microbiology & Immunology 2 Policy-2022-Harmonised
PPG 114 – Pathology 2 Policy-2022-Harmonised
PPH 110 – Physiology 2 Policy-2022-Harmonised

Year Two

Semester 1

PCS 220 – Basic Clinical Skills
PPH 222 – Basic Pharmacology
PEB 223 – Community Physiotherapy 1
PEL 219 – Electrotherapy 1
PMS 217 – Movement Science
PPA 218 – Physical Assessment 1
PSM 221 – Soft Tissue Manipulation

Semester 2

PPE 228 – Epidemiology and Biostatistics
PCP 231 – Community Physiotherapy 2
PEL 230 – Electrotherapy 2
PMT 232 – Manual Therapy
PMC 224 – Medical Conditions
POT 226 – Orthopaedic & Trauma Conditions
PPC 227 – Paediatric Conditions
PPA 229 – Physical Assessment 2
PSC 225 – Surgical Conditions

Year Three

Semester 1

PDI 333 – Diagnostic Imaging
PPP 336 – Physiotherapy in Paediatrics 1
PPS 335 – Physical Education & Sports Medicine
PGS 339 – Physiotherapy in General Surgery 1
PIM 337 – Physiotherapy in Internal Medicine 1
POT 338 – Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic and Trauma 1
PRP 334 – Research Proposal Development

Semester 2

PLM 341 – Leadership & Management
PGS 345 – Physiotherapy in General Surgery 2
PIM 343 – Physiotherapy in Internal Medicine 2
POT 344 – Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic and Trauma 2
PPP 342 – Physiotherapy in Paediatrics 2
PRP 340 – Research Data Analysis and ReportingPLM 341 – Leadership & Management
PGS 345 – Physiotherapy in General Surgery 2
PIM 343 – Physiotherapy in Internal Medicine 2
POT 344 – Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic and Trauma 2
PPP 342 – Physiotherapy in Paediatrics 2
PRP 340 – Research Data Analysis and Reporting

Year Four

Semester 1

PEC 450 – Elderly Care
PEG 446 – Ergonomics
PFP 452 – Fieldwork Placement
PMH 451 – Mental Health
PNM 447 – Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1
POR 448 – Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation
PWH 449 – Women Health

Semester 2

PNM 454 – Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2
PPP 455 – Physiotherapy in Paediatrics 3
PGS 458 – Physiotherapy in General Surgery 3
PIM 456 – Physiotherapy in Internal Medicine 3
POT 457 – Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic and Trauma 3

Entry Qualifications

Direct entry: Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with a minimum of 6 points: A minimum of C grade in Chemistry and D grade in Biology and at least E grade in Physics.

Equivalent entry: Diploma in Physiotherapy with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.

Tuition Fee Structure and Payment plans

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Direct to University Costs

Cost Category	Year 1 (Local TZ)	Year 1 (International $)	Year 2 (Local TZ)	Year 2 (International $)	Year 3 (Local TZ)	Year 3 (International $)	Year 4 (Local TZ)	Year 4 (International $)
Registration Fee	50,000	50	-	-	-	-	-	-
Identity Card	10,000	10	-	-	-	-	-	-
Caution Money	50,000	50	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tuition Fee	3,100,000	3,000	3,100,000	3,000	3,100,000	3,000	3,100,000	3,000
Examination Fee	250,000	250	250,000	250	250,000	250	250,000	250
ICT Facilitation	50,000	50	50,000	50	50,000	50	50,000	50
Graduation	-	-	-	-	-	-	100,000	100
Research Supervision	-	-	-	-	-	-	200,000	200
Fieldwork Supervision	-	-	300,000	300	-	-	300,000	300
Workshops & Local Conferences	30,000	30	30,000	30	30,000	30	30,000	30
TCU Quality Assurance	20,000	20	20,000	20	20,000	20	20,000	20
Student Union Fee	20,000	20	20,000	20	20,000	20	20,000	20
NIHF Fund	50,400	50	50,400	50	50,400	50	50,400	50
Teaching Materials	300,000	300	300,000	300	300,000	300	300,000	300
Facility Sustainability Fee	50,000	50	-	-	-	-	-	-
Total Payable to University	3,980,400	3,880	4,120,400	4,020	3,820,400	3,720	4,420,400	4,320

Direct to Student Costs - BSc Physiotherapy

Cost Category	Year 1 (Local TZ)	Year 1 (International $)	Year 2 (Local TZ)	Year 2 (International $)	Year 3 (Local TZ)	Year 3 (International $)	Year 4 (Local TZ)	Year 4 (International $)
Accommodation	800	800	800	800	800	800	800	800
Meals	2,250,000	2,250	2,250,000	2,250	2,250,000	2,250	2,250,000	2,250
Stationery	200,000	200	200,000	200	200,000	200	200,000	200
Books	500,000	500	500,000	500	500,000	500	500,000	500
Special Faculty Requirements	300,000	300	300,000	300	300,000	300	300,000	300
Fieldwork	-	-	500,000	500	-	-	500,000	500
Research	-	-	-	-	500,000	500	-	-
Total Payable to Students	4,050,000	4,050	4,550,000	4,550	4,550,000	4,550	4,550,000	4,550

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Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Objectives

BSCPHYSIO

Language: English

Duration: 4 Years

StudyType: Udergraduate

Level: Degree

Mode: Full Time

Intake: October

What you will study

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Entry Qualifications

Tuition Fee Structure and Payment plans

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Direct to University Costs

Direct to Student Costs - BSc Physiotherapy

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