University of the Free State UFS School of Allied Health Professions

The University of the Free State (UFS) School for Allied Health Professions excels in the presentation of programmes in:

Exercise and Sport Sciences
Nutrition and Dietetics,
Occupational Therapy,
Optometry and
Physiotherapy

The School for Allied Health Professions plays a critical role in the provision of healthcare for all age groups.

Vision

The School for Allied Health Professions, as a national and international leader, strives to provide top-quality teaching and training, health services and research that are scientifically and relevantly grounded and that address the needs of the community.

Mission

Our mission is practising science as it finds expression in creating, integrating, applying and conveying knowledge, skills, values and attitude within the framework of health sciences.

Training

The following degrees and diplomas can be obtained in the School for Allied Health Professions:

Baccalareus Degrees

Baccalaureus Occupational Therapy
Baccalaureus Scientiae in Dietetics
Baccalaureus Scientiae in Physiotherapy
Baccalareus Optometry
Baccalareus Biokinetics