Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
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What is the Degree in Physical Therapy?
Studying the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy is to opt for a Health Sciences degree that is recognised and in demand by society.
In addition to external clinical internships, the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy provides practical content in small groups at the facilities of the Centre for Interprofessional Simulation and Research in Health Sciences (CSIICS) and the San Rafael Simulated Hospital .
You will receive specific training from lecturers linked to the professional world. Excellent specialists in their subjects bring together the clinical and academic worlds, providing students with a real and up-to-date vision of the health needs of the population and the most appropriate tools to maintain or recover it.
- CentersEnfermería y Fisioterapia “San Juan de Dios”
- LanguagesSpanish
- CertificationOfficial Bachelor's degrees
- ModalityFace to face
- Duration4 years (240 ECTS)
- Starts On02/09/2024
- Seats50
Any questions?
Why the School?
The "San Juan de Dios" University School of Nursing and Physical Therapy has been offering studies in Nursing for more than 55 years, and for more than 25 years in Physiotherapy, which has allowed it to consolidate an education of recognised prestige that integrates scientific and technical advances in its methodology with the humanisation of care as a sign of its identity. It joined Comillas Pontifical University in 1988.
Registration
1.630,70 €Monthly
700,68 €During
9 monthsTotal
7.936,82 €
Study Plan
Structure:
The Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy is studied over a four-year cycle, with a total of 240 ECTS (60 per year).
The Bachelor's Degree is part of the field of knowledge of Health Sciences.
The Curriculum developed over the four years includes:
- Basic training subjects on the human body, how it operates, its malfunctions, interpersonal relationships, and other aspects, all of them necessary in order to enable the subsequent acquisition of those competencies characteristic of Physical Therapy (60 ECTS).
- Specific subjects providing theoretical and practical training, approaching knowledge needs and competencies expected according to the professional profile of a Physical Therapist (126 ECTS).
- Optional subjects, which make it possible to look further at specialized professional fields, according to the student's interests (6 ECTS).
- Practice placements in laboratories and demonstrations rooms during the four years, and
- Supervised practice placements with Physical Therapists at health care centers working within different professional fields (42 ECTS) which is equivalent to 1,200 face-to-face hours, to be chosen between over 30 different public, state-subsidized or private centers with 50 places.
- A Bachelor's (Degree) Dissertation, which covers all of the general and specific skills acquired during the course for professional practice (6 ECTS credits).
As an added value, the following two University private degrees have been designed:
- Diploma in Communication Skills and Foreign Language Studies: specifically intended for the training of graduates in Nursery of Comillas, it offers the possibility to study abroad at foreign Universities during their training, while facilitating their future transition into the labour market of English-speaking countries, as well as access to texts of virtually all publications of their area of knowledge.
- Diploma in Professional and Communication Personal Skills of the "San Juan de Dios" School of Nursing and Physical Therapy: its design allows focusing on areas of special importance for the personal and professional development of the student, in order to support the strengthening of their comprehensive training.
The data speaks for itself...
Rate of employment for University graduates
Percentage of students of the degree who carry out internships
Percentage of alumni of the university who would recommend studying for the degree
Hours of clinical internships
Number of collaborating institutions for professional internships
Small groups for internships in laboratories and simulation classrooms, 25 students per group
What sets us apart?
Our admission process is rigorous, we want the best students and the best people. That's why we offer quality studies, degrees, postgraduate courses, doctorates and specific courses that will equip you with the professional skills you need to succeed in the labour market and society.
Come and get to know us closely and discover all the academic offer and the university experience that awaits you.
We look forward to meeting you!
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Where to find us
University School of Nursing and Physiotherapy "San Juan de Dios".
Address:
Avda San Juan de Dios, 1 28350 - Madrid.
Transport:
Cercanías RENFE: C-3 direction Aranjuez
Highway Autovía del Sur A-4 Exit 29
M-404 Ciempozuelos Highway
Buses: Lines 410, 426
International
International mobility programs allow students to study for a period of time at a foreign university, either in the European Union, through the Erasmus+ Program, or at universities in other countries with which Comillas has signed a Bilateral Agreement.
Useful resources
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Work Placements
We prepare you for your future and introduce you to the real world with comprehensive work experience training.
Professional projection.
With this degree you can be what you have always wanted to be
Physical therapist in public and private health institutions
Physical therapist in sports centres and clubs
Physical therapist in specialized institutions in geriatrics, paediatrics, neurology, urogynaecology...
Physical therapist in occupational health and prevention services
Freelance physical therapist and autonomos prectice of the profession
Instructor and researcher
Alumni
Find out what students who have passed through our classrooms have to say and see what their experience has been like!
Enfermería y Fisioterapia “San Juan de Dios”
Roberto González
Alumno Fisioterapia
Enfermería y Fisioterapia “San Juan de Dios”
María Miguel
Alumna Fisioterapia
Enfermería y Fisioterapia “San Juan de Dios”
Eduardo Corcuera
Alumno Fisioterapia
Admission and Scholarships
Follow all the steps of our admission process and become a Comillas student.
Apply for admission
Fill in the form with your details and indicate the programs you are interested in.
Validation
The General Registry Office will review the documentation and you will be informed of the validation.
Admission tests
Candidates will sit the written admission tests.
Communication of admission
We will let you know if you have been admitted and in which course. You will only have to confirm that you want to be part of Comillas.
Formalisation of enrolment
You will officially be a Comillas student and you will have access to your private online area.
- 01
Apply for admission
Fill in the form with your details and indicate the programs you are interested in.
- 02
Validation
The General Registry Office will review the documentation and you will be informed of the validation.
- 03
Admission tests
Candidates will sit the written admission tests.
- 04
Communication of admission
We will let you know if you have been admitted and in which course. You will only have to confirm that you want to be part of Comillas.
- 05
Formalisation of enrolment
You will officially be a Comillas student and you will have access to your private online area.
Information for students
Information and requirements
- Entry Profile
The recommended entry profile for the Degree in Physiotherapy is that of a person who has a clear inclination towards service to society and is interested in acquiring knowledge, skills and abilities that will enable them to deal with the complex responses of human beings to the different processes of health and illness, and to attend to the individual, the family and the community in different socio-cultural contexts in order to contribute to their well-being and improve their quality of life.
The future student must identify with the values of respect and understanding towards people, as well as showing a strong motivation towards social commitment and helping others.
For all these reasons, our educational project includes not only the necessary scientific and technical level, but also the essential training to promote a greater humanisation of health care.
- Requirements and Documentation
In order to begin your studies, it is an essential condition to prove that you meet the legal requirements for access to the University.
Grants and financial aid
Follow all the steps and become a student of Comillas
Comillas is firmly committed to supporting students with the ability and merit to study and limited economic resources, and as a result of this effort, each academic year the university invests a large number of resources in scholarships and study grants. This effort is made through its own funds and contributions from the Comillas-ICAI University Foundation, but also thanks to the contribution of important foundations, entities and individuals.
Teaching Staff
The professors at "San Juan de Dios" School of Nursing and physical therapy represent a wide range of expertise and are recognised as leading practitioners and academics in their fields.
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We are pioneers in bringing to universities what the market demands, in training professionals and staff so that from both aspects, between all of us, we can improve our society. Tradition and quality endorse us.
Participate in Information Sessions and Conferences, although it is not essential, it will help candidates to learn more about the programs, know the study plans and consult doubts.
Apply for admission and once validated you will be able to take the admission tests and when you are notified of the result you will be able to formalise your enrolment.
Yes, there are different scholarships available depending on the faculty and degree programs, but all of them are aimed at supporting students and their families in the payment of monthly fees. In general, grants are between 40% and 75%, although in exceptional situations they can reach higher percentages. Comillas students can also access different public grants such as the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training Scholarship or the Excellence Scholarship of the Community of Madrid. In collaboration with some colleges and university residences, Comillas also develops a scholarship program for accommodation in Madrid, aimed at those students who need to travel from other places.