Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy is offered by the Department of Physiotherapy of the School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Patras. It is a study program focusing on the prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of movement and functional disorders of the human body. Students acquire knowledge in anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, therapeutic exercise, and rehabilitation, as well as skills in clinical assessment and physiotherapeutic intervention. The program contributes to the development of graduates with scientific training and professional competence in the field of physiotherapy.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at skills enabling careers in physiotherapy, rehabilitation of movement disorders, injury prevention, and therapeutic exercise. It includes clinical and practical education, preparing graduates for hospitals, rehabilitation centers, sports organizations, private therapy clinics, and healthcare institutions.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a secondary school leaving certificate and successful participation in national-level examinations or placement examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Physiotherapy aims to educate scientists with knowledge in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, therapeutic exercise, and the rehabilitation of movement and functional disorders. Students develop skills in clinical assessment, physiotherapeutic intervention, injury prevention, and the application of modern rehabilitation and treatment methods.
Skills
The program equips students with skills in clinical assessment, physiotherapeutic intervention, therapeutic exercise, injury prevention, and rehabilitation of movement and functional disorders. It includes anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, rehabilitation, and modern therapeutic techniques, with primary training taking place in clinical laboratories and rehabilitation structures.
Competences
The department’s program provides knowledge in physiotherapy and rehabilitation of movement disorders, developing students’ abilities in clinical assessment, physiotherapeutic intervention, therapeutic exercise, and injury prevention. Graduates gain capabilities in the scientific and clinical approach to issues of rehabilitation, kinesitherapy, and functional recovery.