Overview

Exercise Science at University of Cape Town is an established area of training and scientific investigation with a large international following.

Features

In most institutions, including our own, a multidisciplinary approach is used to acquire an integrated understanding of the effects of physical activity on the body.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Exercise Science

Sports and Exercise Medicine

Sports Physiotherapy

Biokinetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

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More details

Students can apply to the PhDs throughout the year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 5 other PhDs in Sport and Exercise Science in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

a master's degree

an honours degree, or a 4-year bachelor's degree, plus at least 1 year's registration for the master's degree

a 3-year bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years registration for a master's degree

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27170 ZAR / year

≈ 27170 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

27170 ZAR / year

≈ 27170 ZAR / year

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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