There are many different routes a person can take to become a professional in an industry. This website will give you a breakdown of the amount of time it takes to receive the qualification, the amount of community service or any other service applicable and where this could be studied at the universities in South Africa. Not all the universities offer the exact same course, the names of the degrees might change and the courses might be a little different. Please keep this in mind when doing research on the website. Please note that this website will only provide information on the minimum (Undergraduate level) of what is needed to practise in a certain profession. There are further studies available to anyone willing to further their education in most fields.
A prosthetist is concerned with orthopaedic rehabilitation. Their main role is the design, manufacture and fit prosthesis to residual limbs of both the upper and lower part of the body.
| EDUCATION NEEDED | Bachelor in Orthotics and Prosthetics |
| DURATION OF STUDY | 4 Years |
| SERVICE | 1 Year internship |
| PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTION | Health Professions Council of South Africa |
| UNIVERSITIES OFFERING COURSE | Walter Sisulu University |
LAW
The law of the country is comprised of many rules and guidelines to govern behaviour of individuals living in that country
VETERINARY
The role veterinary science in society is to prevent and treat diseases or injuries in animals
THEOLOGY
This is the study of God and the religious truths
EDUCATION
The passing of knowledge, skills, experience and expertise from one generation to another
HEALTH SCIENCES
The study of healthcare using applied sciences, research, knowledge and experience
ECONOMY
This section will include everything from accountancy to finance. If its number related you will find it here
ENGINEERING
Engineering is the study of the designing and building of processes, buildings, machines and systems
HUMANITIES
The study of human culture
ALL
All the professions will be displayed from all fields