Physiotherapy

Program Description

The Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy within the Faculty of Technical Medical Sciences offers the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Physiotherapy. The program is conducted on a full-time basis and is available in English, in line with the university’s academic policies and internationalization initiatives.

Mission, Vision & Objectives

Mission

The mission of the Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy is to provide high-quality and comprehensive education for its students, preparing them to become devoted professionals focused on improving patients’ health and life quality. The Department also aims to promote and advance scientific research, contributing to the development of knowledge in nursing and physiotherapy.

Its mission is supported by three main pillars: quality teaching, advanced scientific research, and the implementation of the highest healthcare standards.

The objectives of the Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy are as follows:

a. To ensure excellence in education across all study programs
b. To ensure excellence in scientific research
c. To provide services and engagement with the community
d. To hire qualified staff and ensure their continuous professional development
e. To provide optimal resources and infrastructure
f. To focus on internationalization and diversity
g. To ensure ongoing collaboration with partners and stakeholders
h. To ensure financial sustainability in all study programs

Vision

Objectives

The Bachelor’s Degree Program in Physiotherapy aims to equip students with both theoretical and practical professional knowledge in the field of physiotherapy through a three-year course of study (180 ECTS). The program provides comprehensive academic, scientific, and professional training, equipping students to assess, treat, and rehabilitate physiotherapy patients across all age groups. Students also acquire practical skills in accordance with contemporary standards of technical medical sciences and labor market demands. Graduates of the program gain knowledge and competencies that allow them to pursue Master’s level studies and support their further academic and professional development.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities for Graduates

As a physiotherapy graduate, you’ll be ready to start your career in a wide range of public and private healthcare settings, including:

· Hospitals and rehabilitation centers

· Private clinics and pediatric practices

· Sports teams and athletic facilities

· Nursing homes and geriatric care centers

· Home healthcare services

· Spa, wellness, and preventive care centers

Turn your passion for healing into a dynamic and rewarding profession!

Semester 1

No.	Code	Subject	ECTS
1	PHY 101	General Psychology Mandatory	3
2	PHY 103	Human Anatomy I Mandatory	6
3	PHY 105	Human Physiology I Mandatory	5
4	PHY 107	Medical Biochemistry Mandatory	4
5	PHY 109	Informatics Mandatory	3
6	PHY 111	Academic writing Mandatory	3
7	PHY 113	Work Health and Safety Mandatory	3
8	PHY 115	Foreign Language I (English, German, Italian) Mandatory	3

Semester 2

No.	Code	Subject	ECTS
1	PHY 100	Human Anatomy II Mandatory	4
2	PHY 102	Human Physiology II Mandatory	4
3	PHY 104	Physics and Biomechanics Mandatory	3
4	PHY 106	Kinesiology Mandatory	5
5	PHY 108	Medical psychology Mandatory	3
6	PHY 110	Basic Assessment Methods in Physiotherapy Mandatory	5
7	PHY 112	Foreign Language II (English, German, Italian) Mandatory	3
8	PHY 114	Professional Practice I Mandatory	3

Semester 1

No.	Code	Subject	ECTS
1	PHY 201	Pathological Anatomy Mandatory	4
2	PHY 203	Imaging Anatomy Mandatory	3
3	PHY 205	Pharmacology Mandatory	5
4	PHY 207	Internal Medicine Mandatory	4
5	PHY 209	Basic Treatment Techniques in Physiotherapy I Mandatory	6
6	PHY 211	Orthopedics and Traumatology Mandatory	4
7	PHY 213	Neurology Mandatory	4

Semester 2

No.	Code	Subject	ECTS
1	PHY 200	Cardiorespiratory Pathology and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Mandatory	4
2	PHY 202	Physiotherapy in Neurology Mandatory	5
3	PHY 204	Physiotherapy in Orthopedics and Traumatology Mandatory	5
4	PHY 206	Basic Treatment Techniques in Physiotherapy II Mandatory	6
5	PHY 210	Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Mandatory	4
6	PHY 212 / PHY 214	Community Based Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy / Nutrition and Dietetology Elective	3
7	PHY 216	Professional Practice II Mandatory	3

Semester 1

No.	Code	Subject	ECTS
1	PHY 301	Geriatrics and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Mandatory	5
2	PHY 303	Health Ethics Law Mandatory	3
3	PHY 305	Pediatrics Mandatory	5
4	PHY 307	Oncology and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Mandatory	3
5	PHY 309	Urogynecology and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Mandatory	4
6	PHY 311	Biostatistics Mandatory	4
7	PHY 313	Orthoprosthetic Rehabilitation Mandatory	3
8	PHY 315	Public health Mandatory	3

Semester 2

No.	Code	Subject	ECTS
1	PHY 300	Physiotherapy in Pediatrics Mandatory	5
2	PHY 302	Rehabilitation in ICU Mandatory	4
3	PHY 304	Rehabilitation in Plastic Burns Mandatory	4
4	PHY 306	Technology and Rehabilitation Mandatory	4
5	PHY 308/ PHY 310/ PHY 312	Sports Physiotherapy / Lymph Drainage / Introduction to Osteopathy Elective	3
6	PHY 314	Professional Practice III Mandatory	4
7	PHY 350	Diploma Thesis/Final Exam Mandatory	6