General information
- Character: Official qualification
- Credits: 240 ECTS
- Duration: 4 years
- Price of the first course
- Type of teaching: In person
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Degree in
Physiotherapy
A physiotherapy graduate is a health professional who primarily uses physical means (movement, water, air, electricity, radiation, cold, heat, etc.) and, occasionally, chemical means (ionophoresis, etc.) to promote, maintain, and enhance health. That is, they contribute to improving the health of the population by educating about movement, flexibility, muscle strength, and ergonomics, to prevent possible injuries that may occur as a result of work and/or sports activities, or to improve functional and motor skills during aging, etc.
Although no specific prior training is required, for admission to the Physiotherapy degree, it is recommended that students possess sufficient knowledge of basic sciences: chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics (statistics). New students are also required to have a basic level of English. Within this profile, it is also recommended that they possess the following qualities, among others: interpersonal skills; tact and sensitivity; responsibility, dedication, and personal balance; observation, attention, and listening skills; and manual dexterity.
The majority of the work will be in healthcare centers, both public and private, and in primary, specialized, and hospital settings.
Currently, physiotherapy specialties are taught through master's degrees generally linked to medical specialties: traumatology and orthopedics; neurology; rheumatology; geriatrics; cardiorespiratory medicine; urogynecology; sports medicine; pediatrics; circulatory medicine;…
The physiotherapist, in accordance with his/her basic functions, can carry out his/her professional task in:
- Hospitals, primary or specialized health care centers, social-health centers or services, and home care.
- Senior residences, assisted living facilities, day centers, early childhood stimulation centers, centers for people with physical or mental disabilities.
- In the private system: medical offices, rehabilitation centers or clinics, sports organizations and centers, sports federations, occupational accident insurance companies, self-employed medical assistance organizations, businesses, spas, non-governmental organizations, and patient associations.
- Teaching and research.
- Management and organization of physiotherapy or healthcare centers or services.
Notifications
June 7, 2024 - 11:09 UTC
Final resolutions of those admitted and excluded from the admission procedure due to changing universities and/or Spanish university studies, 2024-25 academic year at the Faculty of Health Sciences
June 7, 2023 - 10:09 UTC
Final resolutions of those admitted and excluded from the admission procedure due to change of university and/or Spanish university studies, 2023-24 academic year
General information
- Character: Official qualification
- Credits: 240 ECTS
- Duration: 4 years
- Price of the first course
- Type of teaching: In person
A physiotherapy graduate is a health professional who primarily uses physical means (movement, water, air, electricity, radiation, cold, heat, etc.) and, occasionally, chemical means (ionophoresis, etc.) to promote, maintain, and enhance health. That is, they contribute to improving the health of the population by educating about movement, flexibility, muscle strength, and ergonomics, to prevent possible injuries that may occur as a result of work and/or sports activities, or to improve functional and motor skills during aging, etc.
Although no specific prior training is required, for admission to the Physiotherapy degree, it is recommended that students possess sufficient knowledge of basic sciences: chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics (statistics). New students are also required to have a basic level of English. Within this profile, it is also recommended that they possess the following qualities, among others: interpersonal skills; tact and sensitivity; responsibility, dedication, and personal balance; observation, attention, and listening skills; and manual dexterity.
The majority of the work will be in healthcare centers, both public and private, and in primary, specialized, and hospital settings.
Currently, physiotherapy specialties are taught through master's degrees generally linked to medical specialties: traumatology and orthopedics; neurology; rheumatology; geriatrics; cardiorespiratory medicine; urogynecology; sports medicine; pediatrics; circulatory medicine;…
The physiotherapist, in accordance with his/her basic functions, can carry out his/her professional task in:
- Hospitals, primary or specialized health care centers, social-health centers or services, and home care.
- Senior residences, assisted living facilities, day centers, early childhood stimulation centers, centers for people with physical or mental disabilities.
- In the private system: medical offices, rehabilitation centers or clinics, sports organizations and centers, sports federations, occupational accident insurance companies, self-employed medical assistance organizations, businesses, spas, non-governmental organizations, and patient associations.
- Teaching and research.
- Management and organization of physiotherapy or healthcare centers or services.
Notifications
June 7, 2024 - 11:09 UTC
Final resolutions of those admitted and excluded from the admission procedure due to changing universities and/or Spanish university studies, 2024-25 academic year at the Faculty of Health Sciences
June 7, 2023 - 10:09 UTC
Final resolutions of those admitted and excluded from the admission procedure due to change of university and/or Spanish university studies, 2023-24 academic year
November 17, 2022 - 11:34 UTC
Resolution of the Commission with instructions for the 2022 University Senate elections, student sector
June 7, 2022 - 11:13 UTC
Final resolution of the Faculty of Health Sciences on those admitted and excluded from the admission procedure due to change of university and/or official Spanish university studies in the 2022/23 academic year
May 17, 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Provisional resolution of the Faculty of Health Sciences on those admitted and excluded from the admission procedure due to change of university and/or official Spanish university studies in the 2022/23 academic year