Physiotherapy (Bachelor)

University studies in physiotherapy will suit you if you...

are interested in the human body and health: You are fascinated by how the human body works and you want to understand how health can be supported and maintained.

• Have manual dexterity: You enjoy learning practical skills and complex movement sequences as well as using your hands and senses in a targeted manner in your professional life.

• Want to work on an academic basis: You are not satisfied with surface knowledge, but want to understand the background. For you, academic research is the basis for professional action.

• Are strong communicators and empathic: You have the ability to change perspectives, can reflect on expectations and value building professional relationships with patients* and colleagues*.

• Act in an unprejudiced and appreciative manner: An interest in the circumstances of your fellow human beings is a matter of course for you; you strictly reject discrimination.

• Seeking responsibility and further development: You are aware of your responsibility in health care and are looking for a versatile profession that offers you lifelong development opportunities.

University studies in physiotherapy at Fulda University of Applied Sciences combine theoretical and practical modules on campus with intensive practical placements in direct contact with patients. Teaching is structured in such a way that students gradually take on more responsibility.

1st and 2nd semester: basics & learning laboratory

The foundations for the profession are laid in small learning groups. You will immerse yourself in the theoretical background of medicine, biology and research and learn your first practical skills. The highlight: in the university's own "SkillsLab Physiotherapy", you will practise intensively with state-of-the-art technical feedback systems. Supported by tutorial assistants, students are optimally prepared for their first real assignments.

3rd to 6th semester: everyday clinical practice in tandem

Now it's straight to the people! Everyday life is divided up flexibly: In the mornings: specialist practical teaching at the university or active participation with patients in regional cooperation clinics. Initially, students are always paired up with students from higher semesters and are also supported by practice instructors. Afternoons: In physiotherapy and medical lessons at the university, practical cases are reflected on and knowledge is deepened.

7th and 8th semesters: Research & personal responsibility

In the final academic year, you will combine your craft with academic research (evidence-based practice) and learn to manage complex therapeutic situations. Teaching is increasingly interprofessional - so you will also get to know the perspectives of other health professions. In the practical placements, you will take on more and more responsibility in selected specialised clinics or cooperating practices. If you wish, you can also spend this phase in a specialised clinic abroad .

Physiotherapy serves to maintain health, supports patients in learning health-promoting behaviour and initiates healing processes. It can positively influence the course of illnesses, minimise impairments in everyday life, profession and sport and improve quality of life. Physiotherapy benefits people in almost all areas of life:

• Premature babies and infants: especially in the case of maturation disorders (e.g. of the lungs)
• Children and adolescents: especially for malformations, developmental disorders and disabilities (e.g. of the spine and nervous system)
• Young adults: especially for fitness during university studies, training, professional training and leisure activities (e.g. joint, muscle and tendon pain)
• Athletes: especially during training and rehabilitation after sports injuries (e.g. cruciate ligament injuries)
• Pregnant women: especially before and after giving birth (e.g. pelvic floor weakness)
• Occupations: especially in the prevention and treatment of work-related and stress-related illnesses (e.g. heart attacks) and chronic conditions (e.g. back pain)
• People with special risks: in particular vascular and metabolic diseases (e.g. high blood pressure and diabetes)
• People in mortal danger: in intensive care units and specialised clinics (e.g. paraplegia or stroke)
• People in life crises: with mental health problems and illnesses (e.g. anorexia)
• Older people: especially in the case of degenerative processes (e.g. osteoarthritis) or imminent loss of self-employment (e.g. at risk of falling)
• People at the end of life: primarily to provide relief in the event of unavoidable illnesses (e.g. anxiety and pain)

Physiotherapists work closely as part of a team with many other professional groups. The interdisciplinary nature of the profession makes it multifaceted and offers the opportunity to develop and specialise according to one's own interests and abilities.

Cooperation partners worldwide

• University entrance qualification
• Submission of a health certificate which certifies that the applicant is medically fit to fulfil the profession.
• Applicants who have not applied for their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking facility must provide evidence of German skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (DSH-2 or equivalent).

With German educational certificates: 1 May to 15 July

With foreign educational certificates: 1 May to 15 July