Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy

The Physiotherapy Degree involves a practice-focused programme, designed for students to obtain a comprehensive and versatile training that allows them to rigorously approach different therapeutic areas, from physiotherapy in neurological or respiratory rehabilitation, paediatrics or geriatrics, to the amateur and high-performance sporting fields.

You'll also participate in RD&I projects with professional technology

You’ll be able to get involved in RD&I projects and stay connected to the latest technology applied to therapy.
We have scientific and academic collaboration agreements with leading technology companies:

• NESA technology: thanks to which our students have an electrophysiology laboratory to stay ahead of the game in non-invasive neuromodulation.
• LED technology: we've included the therapeutic use of this technology in the study plan to allow students to learn to handle and carry out research with high-intensity magnetotherapy, radial shockwaves, high-power laser, capacitive and resistive diathermy, and obtain a specialist certification in advanced technology in physiotherapy.
• Therabody technology: allowing our students to learn about percussive therapy and the latest on recovery, with the best technology available on the market. Furthermore, students will have free access to Therabody University to specialise in the use of its tools.
• iAltitude technology: you'll be able to obtain a specialist certificate in the use of intermittent hypoxia to improve health and sports performance. 

Cutting-edge facilities to take learning to another level

As we are committed to quality theoretical and practical teaching at UAX, we have innovative facilities and spaces for acquiring specific skills and abilities:

• Virtual Simulation Hospital to rehearse clinical situations and learn with anatomy software and clinical cases.
• UAX Fitness Centre with over 100 machines and high technology (encoder, stress testing laboratory, jump apparatus, etc.).
• Advanced Physiotherapy Technology Room.
• Rooms on morphology, structure and function of the human body.
• Mobility laboratory.
• Electrophysiology laboratory with NESA technology.
• ADL and IADL assessment laboratories (laboratories where the anatomy is studied in day-to-day work and personal activities).
• Over 25 technologically equipped facilities: biomechanics rooms with gait (tread) analysis, balance platform and isokinetic instruments to study the level of muscle strength during rehabilitation processes, practice tables, ultrasound scanners, etc.
• We also have a University Polyclinic, the main focus of which is healthcare as a training activity. There you will have the opportunity to learn specific hydrotherapy, kinesiotherapy, electrotherapy and rehabilitation techniques.

The Physiotherapy Degree has the Professional Guidance and Employment Assistance Support Office (GAOP), which offers everything you need to do your internships at institutions, encouraging contact with the professional world from the very beginning.

As part of the UAX Physiotherapy Degree, our students carry out over 1,200 hours of internships at leading companies. We have collaboration agreements with over 80 public and private hospitals, clinics, fitness centres and sports clubs, with treatment spaces and facilities covering all specialities. These include:

• Rafa Nadal Academy en Manacor
• La Liga
• FIFA Medical Center of Excellence
• Quirónsalud Group
• Orpea Group
• Amavir Group
• Tressalud
• Cemtro Clinic
• San Francisco de Asís Hospital
• Spanish Olympic Committee
• Asepeyo
• MD Anderson
• Hospital Los Madroños
• Hospital de Neurorrehabilitación Casaverde
• Medical Simulator
• Royal Spanish Federation of Rugby
• Royal Spanish Federation of Football
• Royal Spanish Federation of Swimming
• Leganés Sports Club
• MamiFit
• Movistar Inter Futsal Club
• Alcobendas Rugby Club

As a student, you'll also have the chance to attend challenges proposed by companies and to participate in interdisciplinary projects along with students of other degrees. The aim is to get you closer to the reality of the working world and surround you with the expertise of top professionals.

All of our teaching staff combine work activity with teaching, for which reason they offer fully updated, cutting-edge knowledge of the physiotherapy, clinical and sporting sectors. Among them, we have official physiotherapists for the national Olympic swimming and judo teams, successful business owners in the field of physiotherapy, and leading specialists with more than 20 years of experience educating physiotherapists.

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Learn physiotherapy from working professionals with extensive experience in physiotherapy practice.

Degree Lecturers:

•  Dr. Sergio López Barbeta: Head of Department (Physiotherapy) and Head of the Chair of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Alfonso X el Sabio University (UAX). Ph.D Cum Laude in Biomedicine, Msc, Mtr and PT Expert in Cardiooncological Rehabilitation (CORe).

• Dr. Alberto Sánchez Sierra: PhD in Sports Physical Therapy, Graduated in Physiotherapy. Professor of the Degree in Physiotherapy. Physiotherapist of the Chinese Olympic Committee, Member of the Official College of Physiotherapists of Castilla La Mancha and Director of Physiotherapy at Varona Sierra Clinic.

• Dr. Javier Núñez Villar: Physician and Physiotherapist Professor of the Degree in Physiotherapy. Atletico Madrid doctor. Physician at the French Swimming Federation and Physician at the FIFA Center of Excellence.

•  Dr. Jesús Rodríguez Lastra: MD. Collaborating Professor in the Department of Psychiatry of the Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Madrid UAM, Professor of Physiology in the Department of Physiological Sciences of the University of Carabobo, Head of the Department of Occupational Pulmonology of the Institute of Medicine of the Work in La Havana (Cuba). Clinical Support at Capenergy Medical.

• Dr. Carlos Díaz Rodríguez: Ph.D Cum Laude with international mention in psychology, specialist in high-performance sports psychology and professional basketball coach.

• Mr. Óscar Rebollo Pulido: Degree in Journalism, Professor of Oral and Written Communication, Applied Economics and Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) at the UAX.

Rafa Nadal Academy Lecturers: 

• Rafael Maymo: Physiotherapist of Rafa Nadal for 15 years. Rafael Nadal Academy. Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Bachelor of Science in Physical Activity and Sport.

• Rafa Alzamora: Physiotherapist of Rafa Nadal´team. Rafael Nadal Academy. Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

• Dr. Ángel Cotorro:  Rafa Nadal`s doctor. Medical Director at Royal Spanish Tennis Federation.

• Maria Lluc Bauza: Physical re-adapter in Rafa Nadal Academy.

• Carlos Fernández:  Head of Psychology, in Rafa Nadal Academy.

• Hugo Camín: Value promotion at Sport Psychologists Area, in Rafa Nadal Academy.

Route and admission requirements:

Applicant’s profile: Students who preferably studied biomedical science subjects in their sixth-form studies or equivalent.

Language: Students taking the degree in English who do not speak English as their first language must prove that they have English language level B2 to take the degree and Spanish level C1 before doing the work placement. Or, failing that, they must submit the internal language level tests described above.

Entrance tests:

• Entrance criteria and test:

The entrance tests last approximately 1.5 hours and consist of:
PROFICIENCY TEST: TCAP©: Academic and Personal Proficiency Test.
An initial proficiency assessment will be carried out through a battery of standardised and science-backed psychotechnical and personality tests.
Estimated duration of the Online Test: 60 minutes
LANGUAGE TEST:
· English test for candidates whose first language is Spanish.
· Spanish test for candidates whose first language is not Spanish.
Estimated duration of the Online Test: 30 minutes

• Entrance scale:

40% of the total value based on these tests:

1. Psycho-pedagogical assessment of the different skills required of a university student. 20%
2. Language level test in the foreign language chosen by the student. 10%
3. Instructional didactic session on the option chosen by the student.
4. If applicable, personal interview with the student. 10%

60% of the total entrance value:

University entrance exams regulated by the competent public administration.

• Admission Process

• Regulations on admissions to the Bachelor’s Degree (available in Spanish)

Credit recognition:

• To comply with Royal Decree 1393/2007 of 29 October, UAX has approved and published adapted regulations for the transfer and recognition of credits.
• Regulations (available in Spanish)
• The University will transfer to the student’s academic record the credits related to the course of study obtained in previous official courses.
  Credits from other official education programmes will be recognised provided that:- The chosen degree belongs to the same branch of knowledge as the preceding degree.
  - Basic training subjects belonging to the chosen degree.
  - The skills and knowledge associated with the subjects studied by the student and those provided for in the multi-disciplinary curriculum are adapted.
  Credits may also be recognised for participating in cultural, student sports, charity and cooperative activities up to a maximum of 6 credits.

Number of new entry places offered

• 200 places (140 places in Spanish and 60 places in English).

France-Pôle Régional d’Enseignement et de Formation aux Métiers de la Santé

France-Université Paris-Saclay

Italy-Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Italy-Università degli Studi di Genova

Norway-[no longer existing]Høgskolen i Bergen

Switzerland-Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI)

• Self-Assessment Report (available in Spanish)
• Quality Assurance System (available in Spanish)
• Final assessment report on the monitoring of the implementation of official degrees (available in Spanish)

Regulations (available in Spanish)

Current Academic Calendar (available in Spanish)

The Committee for Monitoring and Improving the Degree consists of a president, one or more representatives from the degree teaching staff, student representatives and the University Head of Quality. Additionally, there may be invited members to discuss specific topics that are identified for monitoring. 

Members of the IQAS:
•    President: Dr. Sergio López Barbeta: UAX Head of Physiotherapy Department.
•    Member: Dr. Carlos de la Torre Domingo: PTD Coordinating Professor.
•    Member: Dr. Sara Cerrolaza Tudanca: PTD Coordinating Professor.
•    Member: Dr. Eva Mª Rodríguez González: PTD Coordinating Professor.
•    Member: Dr. María Soledad Amor Salamanca: PTD Coordinating Professor.
•    Member: Dr. Cristina Peláez Lorenzo: Vice-Rector of Studies and Quality.
•    Member: Ms. Belén Murillo Gorozarri: Head of Quality Management System.
•    Member: Mr. José María Roquero Galván: PTD student representative.

Meanwhile, the employability of the Physiotherapy Degree is 85.7%, which is above the national average of 75.8%.
The main improvements that the programme is working on are:

• Curriculum review: The report has been reviewed to adapt it to the reality of the practice and development of Physiotherapy. 
• Implementation of communication strategies for the teaching staff of the degree.
• Digitisation of rubrics through Virtual Campus to improve the collection of information for assessing the work placement carried out by students.

View the degree in the Registry of Universities, Education Centres and Degrees (available in Spanish)

Queries, complaints and claims page (available in Spanish)