Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy
Would you like to study Physiotherapy? Find out about our Bachelor's Degree!
What is the Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy?
The Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy is a university degree in Health Sciences that qualifies graduates to practise as physiotherapists. Studying this Degree allows students to specialise in rehabilitation, injury prevention and the functional recovery of patients.
In addition to external clinical placements, the Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy includes practical sessions in small groups at the Interprofessional Simulation and Health Sciences Research Centre (CSIICS) and the San Rafael Simulation Hospital.
You will receive specialist training from lecturers with links to the professional world. Leading specialists in their fields bridge the gap between clinical and academic practice, providing students with a realistic and up-to-date understanding of the population’s health needs and the most appropriate tools for maintaining or restoring health.
The Bachelor's Degree programme is taught at both the San Rafael Campus (Madrid) and the San Juan de Dios Campus (Ciempozuelos).
- CentersEnfermería y Fisioterapia “San Juan de Dios”
- LanguagesSpanish
- CertificationOfficial Bachelor's degrees
- ModalityFace to face
- Duration4 years (240 ECTS)
- Starts On01/09/2027
- Seats150
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Why study physiotherapy at the San Juan de Dios University School of Nursing and Physiotherapy?
The “San Juan de Dios” University School of Nursing and Physiotherapy has been offering courses in nursing for over 55 years and, for over 25 years, in physiotherapy, enabling it to establish a highly regarded educational programme that integrates scientific and technical advances into its teaching methodology, whilst making a humanised approach to care its hallmark. It became part of Comillas Pontifical University in 1988.
Registration
1.829,22€Monthly
799,80€During
9Total
9.027,42€
Curriculum for the Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy
Study Plan
Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy / GFIS 23
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.
2nd Term
Credits
- Instrumental Biomechanics in Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy in Geriatrics and Technical Assistance
- Legislation, Administration and Professional Ethic
- Materias optativas (Cursar 6.0 ECTS)
- Physical Therapy in the Workplace
3.0 ECTS
- Fisioterapia en Salud Mental y Personas con Discapacidad Psíquica
- Introduction to Sports Training and Therapeutic Exercise
- Advanced Diagnostic Techniques in Physiotherapy
The data speaks for itself...
Employment rate amongst graduates
Students on the Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy who are undertaking work placements.
Alumni of the university who would recommend the degree programme they studied.
Hours of clinical placement
Partner organisations for work placements
Small groups for practical sessions in laboratories and simulation rooms
What sets us apart?
The EUEF has a long track record and extensive experience in training; it offers personalised support, guiding students through their learning process, and is committed to research and innovation to improve healthcare and social care. Its extensive network of work placement centres – including specialist centres run by the Order of St John of God in various parts of Spain – combined with the high standard of technical and personal training, results in exceptional employment rates.
Where to find us
San Juan de Dios Campus (Ciempozuelos)
Address:
Avda. San Juan de Dios, 1 - 28350 (Ciempozuelos)
Transport:
RENFE commuter trains: C-3 towards Aranjuez
A-4 Southern Motorway, Exit 29
M-404 Ciempozuelos road
Buses: Routes 410, 426
San Rafael Campus (Madrid)
Address:
Paseo de la Habana, 70 bis - 28036 (Madrid)
Transport:
Metro: Santiago Bernabeu, Nuevos Ministerios, Colombia, Concha Espina.
Renfe Commuter Trains: Nuevos Ministerios.
Buses: 14, 27, 40, 43, 51, 120, 126, 147, 150
A breather international
International mobility programmes enable students to study for a period of time at a foreign university, either within the European Union, through the Erasmus+ Programme, or at universities in other countries with which Comillas has signed a bilateral agreement.
Useful resources
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Work Experience
We prepare you for your future and introduce you to the real world through comprehensive work experience placements.
Career prospects
With this Bachelor's Degree, you can become whatever you’ve always wanted to be
The Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy is a qualification that enables graduates to practise the regulated profession of physiotherapy.
Physiotherapist in public and private healthcare centres
Physiotherapist at sports centres and clubs
Physiotherapist at centres specialising in geriatrics, paediatrics, neurology, urogynaecology…
Physiotherapist specialising in occupational health and prevention services
Freelance physiotherapist and independent practice of the profession
Lecturer and researcher
Alumni
Find out what students who have studied with us have to say and see what their experience was 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
Comillas Core Skills Program
Whatever you study, Comillas Core Skills complements your Bachelor's Degree: 12 credits spread across your Degree programme that develop the skills and judgement needed to round off your education. Communication, teamwork, technology, critical thinking and leadership are developed throughout your Degree and tailored to your professional field.
Admissions and Scholarships
Follow all the steps in our admissions process and become a student at Comillas
Apply for admission
Please fill in the form with your details and indicate which programmes you are interested in.
Validation
The General Secretariat will review the documentation and notify you once it has been validated.
Entrance examinations
Candidates will sit the written entrance examinations.
Letter of acceptance
We will let you know whether you have been accepted and into which year group. All you need to do is confirm that you wish to join Comillas.
Enrolment procedures
You will officially become a Comillas student and will have access to your personal online account.
Admission of students from vocational training programmes
If you have completed a Higher-Level Vocational Training (FP) course, you can enrol on the Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy at Comillas Pontifical University. Find out about the entry requirements, the admissions process and the possibilities for credit recognition based on your previous qualifications.
Scholarships and grants
Follow all the steps and become a student at Comillas
Comillas is firmly committed to supporting students who demonstrate academic ability and merit but have limited financial resources; each academic year, the university invests a significant amount of resources in scholarships and study grants. This effort is funded through the university’s own resources and contributions from the Comillas University Foundation, but also thanks to donations from major foundations, organisations and individuals.
Information for students
Information and requirements
- Entry Profile
The recommended entry profile for the Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy is that of a person with a clear inclination towards serving society and who is interested in acquiring the knowledge, abilities and skills that will enable them to address the complex responses of human beings to different processes of health and illness, and to care for the individual, families and communities in different socio-cultural contexts, thereby contributing to their wellbeing and improving their quality of life.
Prospective students should identify with the values of respect and understanding towards others, as well as demonstrate a strong motivation towards social commitment and helping others.
For all these reasons, our educational programme includes not only the necessary scientific and technical knowledge, but also the essential training to promote a more human-centred approach to healthcare
- Entry Requirements and Documentation
To begin your studies, it is essential that you provide proof that you meet the legal entry requirements for university admission.
Faculty of professors for the Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy
The lecturers at the “San Juan de Dios” University School of Nursing and Physiotherapy bring a wide range of expertise to their teaching and are recognised as leading professionals and academics in their fields.
Quality and regulations
Information on the quality and official regulations governing the qualification.
Quality and information regarding the official status of the qualification
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy lasts 4 years (240 ECTS) and comprises theoretical study and clinical placements.
Graduates can work in hospitals, private clinics, sports centres or in research.