Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor's program in Physiotherapiewissenschaft combines practical training with academic knowledge, preparing students for a well-founded scientific decision-making process.

Facts and Formalities

• Degree: Bachelor of Science
• Type of program: Undergraduate
• Start of program: Winter semester only
• Standard period of study: 7 semesters
• Language(s) of instruction: German
• Fees and contributions: 161.10 € / semester
• Application procedure: Subjects with local admission restriction
• Application deadlines: Information about deadlines can be obtained after you have put together a degree program.

Program Content

The program focuses on:

• Reference sciences (medicine, psychology, sociology, pedagogy, sports science, etc.)
• Physiotherapiewissenschaft (clinical diagnostics and decision-making, evidence-based practice, red-flag screening, and multimorbidity)
• Theory and practice of physiotherapeutic procedures
• Practical study phases

Program Structure

The Bachelor's program spans 7 semesters. Clinical study phases at the University Hospital Heidelberg and other deployment sites begin in the 3rd semester. The state examination for professional admission takes place in the 6th semester. In the 7th semester, students can specialize in one of the following areas and find a topic for their Bachelor's thesis.

Personal Requirements

The program is aimed at those interested in the profession of physiotherapy who strive for higher professional autonomy and want to contribute to the professionalization of physiotherapy. Physiotherapy involves physical contact, and it is essential to maintain an appropriate distance to remain professional and respect the boundaries necessary for successful therapy.