Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy

DEGREE OBJECTIVES

The aim of the Degree in Physiotherapy is to provide our students with all the training required to carry out the range of tasks corresponding to physiotherapists, whether working in the private sector (consultation centers and clinics) or in the public sector (hospital network, social and healthcare services, etc.) here or abroad.

In recent years, the demand for professionals in this sector has increased in order to meet the needs of people suffering from injuries sustained at work and traffic accidents, and to meet the needs of a growing society that, thanks to the advancements achieved, has a greater life expectancy, but also longer lasting chronic illnesses. At our university, we give excellent theory-based and practical training to our students so that they are able to treat their future patients as best as possible and to lead a successful career.

At our university, we are committed to academic and professional excellence, as well as to the comprehensive training of our students, teaching quality, innovation, research, internships, internationalization and to the full employment of our students.

WHY CHOOSE THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY?

The long tradition of physiotherapy studies arose from the need to provide society with healthcare professionals that detect, diagnose and treat physical effects and impairments, severe and chronic disabilities, etc. In addition to this important work, physiotherapists must also have good training and a human attitude to help patients through the often-painful recovery processes.

When developing our Degree in Physiotherapy, we particularly took into consideration the professional areas that our students may access on finalizing their studies. The aim of this was to provide training adapted to labor market demands.

We give our students excellent training on all the branches of this activity. As such, from the very first to the very last year, we provide them with all the tools and knowledge necessary to appropriately and successfully undertake their career.

Arcadia University is located in Philadelphia, 2 hours away from New York. It is one of the leading Universities in Physiotherapy.

Some of the main features of the Differential Diagnosis & Intervention Programme:

6 summer weeks (approximately since mid-June until the end of July)

• 16-20 hours of training with patients in clinics arranged by Arcadia University. 
• Arcadia University Course certificate equals the 6 elective credits of the 4^th year. 
• Since year 2, students can already apply. 
• Level of English: at least B2 (C1 or more is highly recommended).
• You will study together with Arcadia University students. 
• Programme fee: 4.800 €* (it includes training and accommodation at the University campus). 

*It is an estimated price since it is subject to currency values at the time of payment. Consult the price of the programme in case optative credits are not acknowledged. 

Course content:

This course will focus on the differential diagnosis of treatment of neck pain and related problems. The course uses cases to integrate fundamental sciences and clinics in diverse areas (such as physiology, pathology, motor control, pharmacology, neuroscience, and imagination). Lectures will focus on manual therapy and different approaches on exercising for the wide range of pathologies. The most important Anatomy and Biomechanics in this course are the cervical spine and the temporomandibular joint. We will discuss doctor-patient communication, in those cases in which patients suffer from chronic pain. Students will have many opportunities to apply the content of the course in labs, in-class debates, and simulations. 

Academic experience

We have over 20 years’ academic experience.

Qualified and active teaching staff

The teaching staff comprises qualified physiotherapists that combine teaching with their professional activity at hospitals, sports clubs, and physiotherapy centers and clinics. 60% of the teaching staff of the physiotherapy department have a PhD.

Highly practical teaching methodology From the very first day, students work on resolving clinical case simulations and, from the second year onwards, on studies with real patients.

International dimension

There is the possibility of studying the degree entirely in English and/or enjoying an international experience studying part of the program at a foreign university located on a different continent.

The degree with the most clinical practice hours in Spain

Over 1,000 correspond to practice hours in clinics and hospitals, and there is the possibility of carrying out extracurricular practice hours from the second year onwards. Simulated practices are undertaken in small groups with a maximum of 12 students.

Compulsory professional internships

It is currently possible to undertake internships in centers and clinics such as Club Atlético de Madrid, Club Estudiantes de Baloncesto, CEADAC (State Center of Brain Damage Care), AEDEM (Spanish Multiple Sclerosis Association), Fundación Pita López or hospitals of the Grupo HM Hospitales Universitarios de Madrid, among others.

State-of-the-art facilities

Physiotherapy laboratories equipped with the latest technology and resources to teach small groups.

Market recognition

Our graduates quickly find quality employment and they standout due to their excellent training and values. As well as finding work at large companies, they also work for the most important sports clubs, including Atlético de Madrid in the first division, Club Estudiantes de Baloncesto, the World Tennis Association (WTA), the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the Spanish Wheelchair Basketball Team and the World Padel Tour, as well as for musicals, such as the Lion King.

As we indicated in the presentation, the degree in Physiotherapy has taken on special relevance in today's society. For this reason, future graduates of this degree have a wide range of employment possibilities, both in the public and private sector.

In addition, all of our students benefit from the many agreements that our University has with different clinics and hospitals for the realization of internships according to their education and profile. This is the best way to access the labor market, in addition to being an excellent method of learning.

Now, it is possible to do the internship in centers like Clínica Fisiomadrid, Club Estudiantes or the hospitals of the Grupo HM University Hospitals of Madrid, among many other places. Here we present some of the professional opportunities that our students can access at the end of their degree:

• Physiotherapist in hospitals.
• Physiotherapist in primary care centers.
• Physiotherapist in special care units: burn victims, paraplegics, etc.
• Physiotherapist in in mutual organizations in the health sector.
• Physiotherapist in associative entities of patients with specific pathologies: Parkinson, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.
• Physiotherapist in occupational health and in forensic teams of body damage assessment.
• Physiotherapist in Residences or Day Stay Centers.
• Professor in a university and in secondary education and professional training.
• Physiotherapist in Special Education Schools, Integration Schools or Early Stimulation Centers.
• Physiotherapist in sports centers and clubs or gyms.
• Health trainer in prevention and health promotion.
• Researcher.
• Health center manager.
• Entrepreneur with own clinic.
• Physiotherapist in swimming pools, health resotrs, spas, etc.