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Official qualification
Malaga
At UAX Mare Nostrum we offer you the Degree in Physiotherapy in Malaga, with which you will become one of the most prepared and demanded profiles in the health sector. With a practice-oriented curriculum, professional specialisations and extensive theoretical knowledge and technological certifications in the most innovative therapeutic areas. This degree belongs to the UAX Mare Nostrum University.
Do you dream of working as a physiotherapist in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centres or even running your own practice? Our Degree in Physiotherapy in Malaga trains you to the highest level, with a practical and comprehensive approach that covers all areas of physiotherapy, following World Physiotherapy standards.
In addition, you have the option of completing your training with a double degree in Physiotherapy and CAFYD ideal for broadening your skills in the field of sport.
The Physiotherapy degree at UAX Mare Nostrum in Malaga is accredited by the best professionals and companies in the sector. The physiotherapy subjects are designed to cover all fields of application of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
In addition, the physiotherapy curriculum has a high practical component (60%) where you will handle the most used technology in the clinic, such as biomechanical analysis of human body movement, electrostimulation, algometry, thermographic camera, among others.
Places available for new students: 125
FIRST COURSE | |||
Subject | Character | ECTS | Semester |
| Structure and function of the human body | FB | 12 | Annual |
| Communication and Professional Development | FB | 9 | Annual |
| General Physiotherapy | OB | 15 | Annual |
| Locomotor system | FB | 6 | 1º |
| Statistics | FB | 6 | 1º |
| Applied Biophysics | FB | 6 | 2º |
| Psychology | FB | 6 | 2º |
SECOND COURSE | |||
Subject | Character | ECTS | Semester |
| Special Physiotherapy I | OB | 18 | Annual |
| Medical and surgical conditions I | OB | 9 | Annual |
| Introduction to Research in Physiotherapy and Critical Analysis | FB | 6 | 1º |
| Biomechanics | FB | 9 | Annual |
| Integrated Physiotherapy I | OB | 6 | 2º |
| Computers | OB | 6 | 1º |
| Modern Language I | OB | 6 | 2º |
THIRD COURSE | |||
Subject | Character | ECTS | Semester |
| Special Physiotherapy II | OB | 20 | Annual |
| Medical-Surgical Conditions II | OB | 9 | Annual |
| Physiotherapy in Clinical Specialities I | OB | 8 | Annual |
Legislation, Public Health and Health Administration | OB | 9 | 1º |
| Integrated Physiotherapy II | OB | 6 | 2º |
| External Academic Internships - Clinical Internships I | PAE | 8 | Annual |
FOURTH YEAR | |||
Subject | Character | ECTS | Semester |
| Physiotherapy in Clinical Specialities II | OB | 14 | Annual |
| Orthosis and Prosthesis | OP | 6 | 1º |
| Anthropology | OP | 6 | 1º |
| Ergonomics | OP | 3 | 1º |
| Feedback techniques | OP | 3 | 1º |
| Complementary therapies in physiotherapy | OP | 3 | 1º |
| Health emergencies | OP | 3 | 1º |
| Modern Language II | OP | 6 | 1º |
| External Academic Internships - Clinical Internships II | PAE | 32 | Annual |
| Final Degree Project | TFG | 8 | Annual |
*Character: FB: Basic Training, Ob: Compulsory, Op: Elective
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*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
Physiotherapy as a career in Malaga is a qualification with a wide range of job opportunities and our methodology focuses on offering a complete programme designed to equip you with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to tackle with precision and confidence the different therapeutic scenarios that you will encounter in your future professional life.
To this end, you will be trained in key specialities such as neurological, respiratory, oncological, traumatological and sports physiotherapy, ensuring a comprehensive preparation in the field of rehabilitation.
Facilities
By studying physiotherapy in Malaga you will learn first-hand about the career opportunities offered by the leading institutions in the sector, where you will do 780 practical hours in local companies, public and private hospitals, clinics, sports development centres and sports clubs both locally and nationally.
These are some of the centres with which we have agreements for the physiotherapy degree in Malaga:
Admission criteria and tests:
The University establishes an access process that is synthesized in:
1. Psychopedagogical evaluation of the different aptitudes required of a university student, depending on the studies he/she has opted for and the previous knowledge necessary to successfully complete those studies.
2. Level test in the foreign language chosen by the student.
3. Didactic orientation session on the vocational option chosen by the student.
4. If necessary, personal interview with the student to clear up any doubts that may arise.
In any case, the tests established by the University are not exclusive in themselves, but rather orientative.
Number of new admission places offered:
125 places.
Graduates in Physiotherapy:
International mobility in physiotherapy offers a transformative experience that has a positive impact on the professional, academic and personal development of students:
At the professional level, it allows getting to know different health systems, innovative techniques and updated therapeutic approaches, strengthening competences and expanding job opportunities in a globalised environment.
At the academic level, it fosters the exchange of knowledge, learning in multicultural contexts and access to new teaching and research methodologies.
On a personal level, the international experience promotes autonomy, adaptation to change and the development of intercultural skills, forming physiotherapists who are more comprehensive, critical and committed to excellence and diversity.
The Malaga Campus combines a modern and collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art resources, offering you the best academic and professional experience.
In addition, studying in Malaga allows you to enjoy a city open to talent, with a powerful health and scientific ecosystem on the rise, and multiple professional opportunities in Andalusia, Spain and internationally.
Thanks to UAX Mare Nostrum's collaboration agreements, you will be able to do your degree internships in first class centres, both in Malaga and in the rest of Spain.
Within the UAX Maker educational model, practice is not a complement: it is the central axis. An example of this is the participation of our students from the Degree in Physiotherapy and CAFYD in the Malaga Half Marathon, where they offered assistance to the runners, putting their knowledge into practice in a professional and dynamic environment.
The Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy prepares you to improve people's quality of life through movement, recovery and prevention. From the first year, you will acquire practical training oriented towards the real treatment of patients and the development of fundamental clinical skills. At UAX Mare Nostrum, you will learn in specialised facilities and with a totally applied approach, accompanied by working professionals. Discover what it is like to study Physiotherapy through the academic vision of the degree and the experience of our students.
A reference cloister
You will learn alongside practising physiotherapists and lecturers with extensive clinical and teaching experience, who will accompany you every step of the way in your professional development.
Diploma in Physiotherapy and Master's Degree in International Health from the University of Malaga. PhD student in Health Sciences in the Biomechanics and Chronic Musculoskeletal Processes research group. Specialist in manual therapy and osteopathy, certified in Functional Movement System (FMS). Physiotherapist for Unicaja Basketball since 1997 and member of the Chair of Health and Pain at the University of Malaga.
Graduate in CAFYD, graduate in physiotherapy and Master in Sports Performance from the University of Barcelona. 9 seasons as part of the first team basketball medical team at Futbol Club Barcelona, 3 years in the department of physical preparation and physiotherapy CAR Sant Cugat, among others.
Graduate in Physiotherapy from the CEU San Pablo University in Madrid and Master in Manual Therapy from the University of Alcalá de Henares. PhD student in Health and Sport at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, she has more than 10 years of clinical experience, seven of them at the Hospital QuirónSalud Madrid as rehabilitation coordinator, and at the UAPO Foundation, specialising in oncological physiotherapy and recovery after breast cancer surgery.
Degree in Psychology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, with a Master's degree in Psycho-oncology and in Bioethics and Law. She has more than 16 years of experience in Palliative Care and Psycho-oncology, forming part of the team at the Cudeca Foundation and the Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital. She has been a lecturer on the Master's Degree in Palliative Care at the University of Malaga and has been a speaker at national and international conferences, and has received recognition for her work in psychosocial care and health training.
PhD Cum Laude in Humanities and Digital Communication from the UNIR, with a DEA in Hispanic Philology (UNED), Master in Teacher Training and Degrees in Humanities (UNIR) and Journalism (UMA). Professor and researcher expert in Communication and Humanities, she has worked as a journalist in national media and in communication for health and educational institutions. Her career includes university teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, preparation of teaching materials and supervision of Master's theses, as well as participation in international scientific evaluation committees.
International PhD Cum Laude from the University of Malaga and Degree in Physics from the University of Granada, specialising in Artificial Intelligence. She has carried out research at UMALASERLAB and CSIC on space debris, gamma rays and gravitational waves projects, with publications in Nature and the UMA Award for Research Excellence. He combines university teaching in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Engineering with experience in R&D, consultancy in AI and Big Data, and collaboration in the BOOTES Robotic Telescopes network.
Graduate in Physiotherapy from the Alfonso X el Sabio University, specialising in neuromusculoskeletal pain and therapeutic exercise. He combines clinical practice with teaching and dissemination in courses, masters and national and international congresses, and is the author of the book Joder, cómo duele! (Arpa, 2025).
PhD in Psychology with a Master's degree in Health Psychology and specialist in Contextual Therapies. With more than 10 years of teaching experience in international universities and teacher training, he combines clinical practice as a health psychologist with research, authoring articles in international journals and co-authoring book chapters, as well as participating in conferences and scientific committees.
Medical Surgeon with a Master's Degree in Innovation in Digital Health and diplomas in Health Sciences Education, Interprofessional Teaching Based on Clinical Simulation and Python & Data Science. Expert in clinical simulation, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and digital transformation in health, he has coordinated international courses and programmes, is an ACLS (AHA) instructor and participates in clinical simulation scientific societies in Spain and Latin America, combining medical practice, research and innovation projects in digital health.
If you are interested in physiotherapy applied to sport, at UAX Mare Nostrum you can complete your training with the Double Degree in Physiotherapy and Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (CAFYD). A combination that will allow you to understand the human body from training, injury prevention and functional recovery.
With the double degree in Physiotherapy + CAFYD you will acquire a global vision of movement and sports performance, preparing you to work in sports clinics, professional teams, rehabilitation centres or high performance.
Find out more about the double degree in Physiotherapy and CAFYD.
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