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Degree in Physiotherapy

The Degree in Physiotherapy aims to produce professionals in physiotherapy with the scientific skills and ability to describe, identify, consult and compare health problems related to the area of physiotherapy, using a set of procedures, techniques and measures which are used to help cure, recover and adapt those who have been affected by deteriorations, functional limitations or disabilities produced as a result of an injury, illness or other causes, while considering individuals in a threefold way: biologically, psychologically and socially.

Program Details

• Knowledge branch: Health Sciences
• Field of study: Physiotherapy, podiatry, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, optics and optometry and speech therapy
• Centre: Facultat de Fisioterŕpia
• Degree code: 1202
• Credits: 240
  • Basic training: 72
  • Compulsory: 111
  • Elective: 9
  • Work Placement/Internship: 40
  • Final Project: 8
• Years: 4
• Places available: 160
• Classes: Face to face
• Language teaching: Spanish, Valencian
• First enrolment credit fee: 18.0
• First enrolment credit fee for non-EU and non-communicating students from abroad: 36.0
• Degree Academic Committee President (CAT): Sofía Pérez Alenda
• Degree Coordinator: Nuria Sempere Rubio
• Work Placement/Internship Coordinator: Marta Aguilar Rodríguez
• International Coordinator: Lirios Dueńas Moscardó

Regulated Professions

The degree certificate qualifies for the regulated profession of Physiotherapist (Order CIN/2135/2008, of 3 July, BOE of 19 July 2008).

Academic, Scientific or Professional Interest

The Degree in Physiotherapy is designed to equip students with the skills to address health problems related to physiotherapy, using a range of procedures, techniques, and measures to help individuals recover, adapt, or cope with injuries, illnesses, or other causes of disability.

Admission Profile

• Recommended academic profile: Baccalaureate modality of "Science and Technology"
• Recommended subjects: "Biology" and "Physics" in the 2nd year of baccalaureate
• Personal characteristics:
  • Vocation
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Ability to relate and interpersonal contacts
  • Manual dexterity

Worth Noting

The Degree in Physiotherapy allows graduates to practise the profession of physiotherapy in accordance with all legal requisites and regulations in force. The experimental nature of the degree means that both practical classes and external internships in clinics (in which direct contact with patients plays an important role) represent a fundamental part of the training offered by the University of Valencia to Physiotherapy students.