Bachelor of Physiotherapy
University of Health and Allied Sciences · School of Allied Health Sciences
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Health and Allied Sciences you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyPhysiotherapy is a health profession dedicated to helping people move better and live without pain. This degree at the University of Health and Allied Sciences prepares you to assess, treat, and prevent physical problems caused by injury, illness, or disability.
What physiotherapy is about
Programmes of this kind usually cover anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and clinical reasoning. You also develop practical skills through supervised placements, learning how to work with patients recovering from surgery, sports injuries, strokes, or chronic conditions. Most graduates go on to work in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centres, or sports settings, often as part of a wider healthcare team.
How competitive entry is
Entry is competitive, so strong grades in relevant science subjects are important. The School of Allied Health Sciences at UHAS admits students from General Science and Home Economics SHS backgrounds. As with any competitive health programme, you should check the specific published requirements to see whether your qualifications are eligible.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
University of Health and Allied Sciences publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Physiotherapist
- Rehabilitation specialist
- Sports physiotherapist
- Clinical researcher
- Health educator