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Degree in Physiotherapy

Stand out for your impressive practical skills and cutting-edge training in therapeutic techniques and technologies. Leading lecturers in the sector and experts in innovative techniques, plus the most state-of-the-art facilities will help you unlock your full potential and keep you constantly up to date with the sector and professional world. More than 4,200 physiotherapists have already graduated from UAX, with over 95% getting a job in the first year. Will you join us?

Admissions process for the 2021-22 academic year is now open

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40% discount until 15th March
Start September
Length 4 years
Campus Villanueva de la Cañada
Credits: 240 ECTS

Stand out for your impressive practical and technical skills and forward-looking training.

Studying physiotherapy is not the same as learning to be a physiotherapist by receiving comprehensive, rigorous scientific, versatile and hands-on training. It involves training skills and abilities to enter a process of continuous development and improvement, becoming familiar with the most cutting-edge technology in state-of-the-art facilities, and learning from experts currently working in the profession who transfer their knowledge to you by anticipating trends. It is not the same, because studying at UAX means training you to stand out in your profession.

  • Your internships at leading companies

We have over 80 internship agreements to offer you the best option according to your own interests and professional goals: CEMTRO Clinic, Spanish Olympic Committee, San Francisco de Asís Hospital, MamiFit, etc.

  • Facilities and technologies to take learning to another level

Train at the Virtual Simulation Hospital, UAX Fitness Centre, Advanced Physiotherapy Classroom, and over 25 spaces equipped to acquire the most demanded skills of the job market.

  • The best lecturers in each field

Your lecturers include doctors with experience of the Olympics, private companies, specialised centres, hospitals, etc. A faculty specifically chosen so that you receive training from professionals who provide a valuable overview of the sector.

Information about the Physiotherapy Degree

Physiotherapy Syllabus and Subjects

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. From the first year, training is focused from a practical perspective. Students can develop professional skills in clinical reasoning and operating in order to perform professionally, confidently and effectively in real practice. They also develop transversal skills, such as a sense of ethics, time management, problem solving, decision making, teamwork, leadership and entrepreneurship.

First Year

Anual Subjects

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0130601 Professional Communication and Documentation FB 9
0130602 Structure and Functions of the Human Body FB 12
0130603 General Physiotherapy OB 15
TOTAL: 36

First Semester

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0130606 Musculoskeletal System FB 6
0130607 Statistics FB 6
TOTAL: 12

Second Semester

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0130604 Applied Biophysics FB 6
0130605 Psychology FB 6
TOTAL: 12

Second Year

Anual Subjects

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0230601 Medico-Surgical Disorders 1 OB 9
0230602 Biomechanics FB 9
0230603 Special Physiotherapy 1 OB 18
TOTAL: 36

First Semester

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0230605 Computing FB 6
0230607 Introduction to Research and Critical Analysis FB 6
TOTAL: 12

Second Semester

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0230604 Modern Language I FB 6
0230606 Integrated Physiotherapy I OB 6
TOTAL: 12

Third Year

Anual Subjects

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0330601 Medico-Surgical Disorders 2 OB 9
0330602 Clinical Placements I OB 8
0330603 Physiotherapy in Clinical Specialities I OB 8
0330604 Special Physiotherapy 2 OB 20
TOTAL: 45

First Semester

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0330605 Public Health OB 6
TOTAL: 6

Second Semester

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0330606 Integrated Physiotherapy II OB 6
0330607 Health Care Legislation and Administration OB 3
TOTAL: 9

Fourth Year

Anual Subjects

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0430601 Clinical Placements II OB 32
0430602 Physiotherapy in Clinical Specialities II OB 14
0430603 Final Year Project OB 8
TOTAL: 54

Optional Subjects

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
Optional OP 6
TOTAL: 6

Optional Subjects

First Semester

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0430633 Modern Language II OP 6
0430637 Complementary Therapies in Physiotherapy OP 3
0430638 Health Care Emergencies OP 3
TOTAL: 12

*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional

Facilities and Methodology

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.

  • A cutting-edge qualification

From the first year, you will acquire a complete overview of your academic development by participating in R+D+i projects, remaining in constant contact with the professional world and gaining an understanding of the latest technology applied to the therapeutic field. Proof of this is our scientific and academic collaboration agreement with NESA, thanks to which our students have an electrophysiology laboratory, to be at the forefront of non-invasive neuromodulation.

  • 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.

Internships and partnerships with healthcare facilities

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:

  • Cemtro Clinic
  • San Francisco de Asís Hospital
  • Spanish Olympic Committee
  • Asepeyo
  • Medical Simulator
  • Royal Spanish Federation of Rugby
  • Royal Spanish Federation of Football
  • Leganés Sports Club
  • MamiFit

 

As a student, you will also have the opportunity to keep up to date with the latest developments in the sector by attending and participating in lectures and round tables. The aim is to get you closer to the reality of the working world and surround you with the expertise of top professionals, with whom you will complement your training in specific aspects of physiotherapy.

Our teaching staff are dedicated to research and as 100% of them combine their work with teaching, they offer an extremely up-to-date and cutting-edge knowledge of the physiotherapy sector.

Lecturers

Your lecturers are working professionals with extensive experience in physiotherapy practice.

  • Dr. Eva Maria Rodríguez: Doctor in Physiotherapy. Osteopath and Physiotherapist of the Royal Spanish Federation of Judo and Associated Sports. Physiotherapist at the Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games, as well as World Championships, Mediterranean and European Games and Grand Slams. Over 20 years’ experience in high-performance practice and teaching.
  • Dr. Israel González: Doctor in Physiotherapy. Osteopath and Physiotherapist of the Royal Spanish Swimming Federation. Physiotherapist and coordinator of the swimming team at the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympic Games. World Championships in Melbourne, Rome, Barcelona, Kazan and Budapest from 2007 to 2019, as well as European Championships from 2004 to present and Mediterranean Games. Specialist in high-performance sports. Over 20 years’ experience in high-performance practice and teaching.
  • Dr. Manuel Rozalén: Doctor in Physiotherapy. National and international reference in pelvic floor and rehabilitation, with over 20 years’ experience. Co-founding partner of Dr. Rozalén Medical Centres. Founding partner of LA CASA DEL FISIO.
  • Dr. Ana Mendigutía: Doctor in Physiotherapy. Specialist in Clinical Practice at La Beata Hospital and Lecturer in Child Neurology.
  • Dr. Sara Cerrolaza: Doctor in Physiotherapy and Degree in Occupational Therapy. Over 15 years’ clinical and teaching experience. Coordinator and physiotherapist at Fisioserv (company specialising in home-based rehabilitation). Consultant specialising in architectural adaptation for detecting and preventing falls in different residential groups for the elderly (AMAVIR Group and EMERA).

 

Take a look at our facilities

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Virtual simulation hospital

A unique centre in Spain to complete your training in the most innovative, well-rounded way. Find out more

Polyclinic

Using the most innovative medical resources, it aims to offer the best diagnosis and treatment of real patients. Find out more

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You are now part of UAX! Prepare for a unique educational experience, focused on you. Welcome to your university!

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Train with the best professionals

Pablo Aparicio

Professor of Physiotherapy

We conduct clinical simulations that provide confidence and safety to students during their practices.

Miguel Losada

Professor of Physiotherapy

We train professionals who are adaptable to the clinical and scientific reality of physiotherapy

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Companies where our students carry out internships

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At UAX, we offer you options to expand your horizons

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