Overview

Graduates will have the capacity to apply leadership and entrepreneurial skills thereby responding to the national imperatives of creating employment opportunities. The Somatologist will promote social responsibility through community engagement and research activities. The Somatology program at Durban University of Technology aims to encourage and improve relationships with all other health care professionals through research and being responsive to the primary health care and wellness needs of the people of South Africa, thereby adapting and cementing their position within the health care community.

Career Opportunities

Owning, managing or working in a spa/salon/clinic or health hydro and on international and national shipping liners, game lodges and wellness centres, exercise as well as advising clients on nutritionally balanced eating programmes. Marketing and training positions are also available in national and international cosmetic companies and equipment houses and retail outlets. Many Somatologists work in partnership with other health care professional.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Holistic and Palliative Somatic Therapy

Somatic Sports Massage Therapy

Permanent Remedial Somatic Therapy Procedures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 16 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to Rule G24 (1), persons must be in possession of a BTech: Somatology or have been granted status or advanced standing 42 according to Rule G10. Please also refer to the Postgraduate Student Guide.

In accordance with Rule G5, acceptance into the programme is limited, and entry into this programme is not automatic

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

5050 ZAR / year

≈ 5050 ZAR / year

Additional Details

For National Students: Tuition plus Residence: R 10,710/year

Living costs

Durban

South Africa

7800 - 9401 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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