Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy is offered by the Department of Physiotherapy of the School of Health Sciences at the University of Thessaly. It focuses on restoring movement, improving functionality, and therapeutic exercise. Students acquire knowledge in kinesiology, physiology, rehabilitation techniques, and clinical assessment. The program contributes to the development of professionals who support rehabilitation and the improvement of patients’ quality of life.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at learning outcomes and skills that enable graduates to provide services in assessment, prevention, rehabilitation, and therapeutic exercise for people with motor, musculoskeletal, neurological, and other functional impairments.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a Secondary School Leaving Certificate (High School Diploma) and successful participation in national-level examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Physiotherapy aims to educate scientists with knowledge in kinesiology, rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy, and clinical assessment of functionality. Students develop skills in intervention and rehabilitation for different patient populations.
Skills
The program equips students with skills in clinical assessment, therapeutic exercise, and the rehabilitation of motor and functional disorders. It includes musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, as well as internship training.
Competences
The department’s program provides knowledge in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, developing students’ abilities in clinical assessment, therapeutic exercise, and the rehabilitation of functional disorders. Graduates gain capabilities in applying physiotherapy interventions across different clinical areas.