BSc. Physiotherapy and Sports Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · College of Health Sciences
Will you get in?
Only students with near-perfect aggregates get a place here. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe BSc Physiotherapy and Sports Science at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is a degree in the College of Health Sciences, focusing on human movement, injury recovery, and athletic performance. Entry is highly competitive, and the college considers applicants from Agriculture, General Science, and Home Economics backgrounds. This page explains what the course covers and where it can lead.
What this field is about
Programmes of this kind combine the study of anatomy, human movement, and rehabilitation with the science of sport and exercise. You learn how the body responds to injury and training, how to assess movement problems, and how to design exercise plans that help people recover or perform better. Most graduates work in hospitals, clinics, sports teams, or private practice, helping patients and athletes regain strength and mobility.
How competitive is entry?
Entry to this programme at KNUST is highly competitive, so places are limited and you will need strong WASSCE results to stand a chance. The College of Health Sciences accepts applicants from Agriculture, General Science, and Home Economics backgrounds, so if you completed one of those, you are eligible to apply. Check your grades carefully against the current requirements, because the competition is stiff.
Where the degree can take you
As a graduate, you could work as a physiotherapist in a hospital or rehabilitation centre, or as a sports scientist supporting athletes and teams. You might also go into fitness and health promotion, ergonomics, or further study in a specialist area. The combination of clinical and sports knowledge gives you a wide range of options in health and wellness.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Physiotherapist
- Sports scientist
- Rehabilitation specialist
- Exercise physiologist
- Health promotion officer
- Sports team clinician