The Physiology course aims to introduce students to human physiological processes and interactions with a view to equip students with a firm physiological base for clinical practice. Teaching is conducted through lectures, tutorials and laboratory practicals.

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc PT Hons)                       4 years

Masters of Science Degree in Physiotherapy                                                        2 years part-time

Senior Lecturer and Chairman of Department

J Chifamba, BSc Hons, MPhil (UZ) - Pathophysiology of Hypertension, Low birth weight and the

development of metabolic syndrome, Urbanisation related non communicable diseases such as hypertension, myocardial infarction etc.

Emeritus Professor

HM Chinyanga, MSc, MD, FRCP(C) (Canada) - Peri-operative analgesia, Post-operative Analgesia,

Pharmacokinetics of Narcotics

Lecturers

KK Mudambo, MPH, PhD (Dundee) – Exercise physiology and body composition, Malaria in SADC

C Maponga, BScDNs, MPhil (UZ) - Exercise physiology and Body Composition changes, Exercise and

Nutrition and Non—communicable disease, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle behaviour

T Simbini, MBChB (UZ),MSc Informatics - Health Informatics

Senior Technicians

E Nhandara, ZNTC, City & Guilds Parts 2 & 3, HD Lab Mgmt & Org, MBA(ZOU) -

S Chikosi, SCMT, HNC Science (MPPM), Diploma Business Management –

T Chatindo, National Certificate in Science Technology, Diploma in Information Technology -

Technician

W Muringayi, National Certificate in Science Technology

Department of Physiology
University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences
P. O. Box A178
Avondale
Harare
Zimbabwe