University of Johannesburg BSc Hons in Physiology
University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg

BSc Hons in Physiology

Johannesburg, South Africa

BSc

1 year

English

Full time

Feb 2026

ZAR 43,121 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** fees for the complete programme amount to between R43121,00 and R51230,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification

Key Summary

    About : The BSc Hons in Physiology explores human physiology, the mechanisms of health and disease, and the impact of lifestyle on health. This program offers a thorough understanding of bodily systems and their functions, preparing students for various scientific inquiries and health-related disciplines.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in healthcare, research, education, and biotechnology. Potential roles include physiological research associate, clinical technician, health educator, or further academic studies in medicine or related fields.

The BSc Hons Physiology comprises 8 modules and a project which prepares the student for further postgraduate study. The department determines the availability of modules.

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our country’s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold – the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJ’s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses.
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJ’s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!