Degree

Physiotherapy

International Option

The Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy with the most hours of clinical practice in Spain

Do you want to be a physical therapist? The Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy at Universidad CEU San Pablo trains you with a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates the latest advances in the profession, such as cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, intensive care or therapeutic exercise.

We gather theory and practice in a unique program so that you get a comprehensive learning and be able to prevent, diagnose and treat the different ailments with the most advanced treatments. You will learn with more hours of clinical practice than any other university in Spain. From the first year you will carry out simulation exercises in our facilities and, from the second year on, in clinics and hospitals. In total, more than 2,300 hours to learn the latest advances in physiotherapy and specialize.

In addition, we bring you closer to the profession with a free complement of more than 200 hours of specialized training such as manual therapy, sports physiotherapy, therapeutic exercise in musculoskeletal pathology, cardiopulmonary resuscitation or pilates.

We have advanced facilities that include 22 physiotherapy offices, both basic and specific, and our own University Polyclinic where you will work on real cases under the supervision of the faculty.

Are you ready to become a physical therapist? You can study in Spanish or make a difference by studying in English.

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Official Name

Degree in Physiotherapy

Centre

School of Medicine

Modality

Onsite

Credits

240 ECTS

Start

September 2024

Location

School of Medicine

Vacancies

110

Language

Spanish, English

Differential values

Why study the Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy at Universidad CEU San Pablo?

We train you to be able to treat your future patients optimally and develop a successful career path. Our curriculum is designed so that you gradually acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to enable you to successfully care for patients. We have been teaching the Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy for more than 20 years. In our commitment to internationalization, we were pioneers in Spain in offering the degree entirely in English.

In order for you to make early contact with the profession, you will have more than 2,300 hours of internships (60% of the total hours of the degree are internships) distributed among laboratory, cabinets, clinical simulation and external clinics in reference centers.

Internships start in the first year, with the exception of external clinical internships, which start in the second year. The internship groups are small, from 10 to 12 students in the simulated internships and two students per physiotherapist in the clinical rotations. We guarantee you a taylor-made learning system that focuses on the acquisition of skills.

We complement the undergraduate training with a unique and differential preparation of a postgraduate degree in the most demanded therapeutic areas in the work environment, in the form of optional specialization courses, at no additional cost to the student:

Manual Therapy (200 hours).
Sports Physiotherapy (200 hours).

Also, to bring you closer to the profession, we offer free optional theoretical and practical training from the second year onwards, where you can learn specialties such as Therapeutic exercise in musculoskeletal pathology (15 h), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (5 h) or Pilates (44 h).

This way, once you finish your degree, you will be able to have several additional training complements to enrich your curriculum and have easier access to the labor market.

You will be able to carry out professional internships in centers and clinics such as Club Atlético de Madrid, Club Estudiantes, Centro Estatal de Atención del Daño Cerebral, Asociación Española de Esclerosis Múltiple, Fundación Pita López, Centro de Atención Temprana Little by Little or the different public and private hospitals with which we have agreements.

It studies with a teaching staff made up of qualified physiotherapists who combine teaching with their professional activity in hospitals, sports clubs, physiotherapy centers and clinics, as well as research.

We promote the internationalization of our students with a mobility abroad (Erasmus or bilateral mobility), with external clinical internships in other countries (4th year) or in class through COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) programs with students from other universities.

We have more than 80 agreements with international universities for your mobility. Among them, Arcadia University (USA), Oslo Metropolitan University (Norway) and Charles University (Czech Republic) stand out. And we offer the possibility of extending to new destinations if you are interested.

Make the most of your studies and use the 22 physiotherapy laboratories and clinical simulation room of the School of Medicine equipped with the most advanced technologies and furniture prepared for learning. In addition, we have our own University Polyclinic in the center of Madrid with 9 boxes and 3 multipurpose physiotherapy treatment rooms.

Our graduates obtain a quick and quality job placement. They are distinguished both for their excellent training and their values. Among the companies in which they work are the most important sports clubs such as Atlético de Madrid 1st division to the Basketball Students Club, the World Tennis Association (WTA) and Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the Spanish Wheelchair Basketball Team or the World Padel Tour, as well as musicals such as El Rey León (The Lion King).

International Program at Arcadia University

Grado en Fisioterapia Arcadia University

International Program at Arcadia University

The Differential Diagnosis & Intervention program at Arcadia University (Philadelphia, USA) is a specialized training in differential diagnosis and treatment of pain. A unique opportunity to take advantage of the summer and improve your knowledge in manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, as well as the assessment of various pathologies.

Arcadia University (Philadelphia)

Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy – FCCPT

El programa CEU American Physiotherapy ha sido evaluado positivamente por la Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy, en Estados Unidos

"The small groups favor the faculty to get involved with the student and help him/her in everything he/she needs. In addition, university life allows you to interact with people from all over the world in an international environment."

Francesca María Grace

Student of the Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy
"In addition to CEU's good reputation, I like the curriculum of the Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and the personalized treatment offered to students, which makes you feel very comfortable."

Claudia Gómez Cuadrado

Student of the Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy
"Universidad San Pablo CEU is family, to enter CEU is to feel at home. I think you can't find another university where you find so much and so good."

Begoña Jiménez Reguera

Professor of the Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy
"The professors are highly trained healthcare professionals and all maintain a very close relationship with their students. Without a doubt, studying at CEU has been one of the best decisions I have made."

Cristina Lázaro

Alumna del Grado en Fisioterapia
"The teaching method, personalized training and the internship system that CEU offers you in the Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy are key to go out into the working world with knowledge and self-confidence."

Luna Fernández

Alumni of the Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy

Facilities

Students will have access to all the material resources and services of the School of Medicine.

Instalaciones Medicina - Facultad Tour Virtual

Virtual Tour

Visit the School of Medicine

Cultures

Tests Library

Genetics

Hall

IMMA

Instalaciones Medicina - Laboratorio Odontología

Dental Laboratory

Anatomy Table

Dissection room

Dissection Room (2)

Instalaciones Medicina - Simulador Enfermería

Nursing Simulation

Instalaciones Medicina - Simulación Fisioterapia

Simulation Physiotherapy

Instalaciones Medicina - Simulacion Fisio - 2

Simulation Physiotherapy

Instalaciones Medicina - Teoría Práctica

Theory and practice

Physiotherapy Gym

University life

An unforgettable university experience

The university years are unique and are remembered for the rest of your life. At Universidad CEU San Pablo, we value the importance of this vital stage and we want you to be the protagonist of a memorable experience. That is why we offer you a multitude of activities and services so that you can make the most of your university years.

Campus Life

We offer you a wide range of free activities on campus and outdoors such as hiking, Ninja Warriors, latest cultural proposals, urban dances, etc.

Clubs

Share your interests and concerns with other people in the clubs of eSports, Stock Exchange, Gastronomy, Debate, Fashion, Protocol...

Professional Careers

A team of career advisors is available to advise you on all matters relating to your professional development.

Support Program: University Wellbeing Service (SOU)

You have at your disposal a service of psychopedagogical counsellors who will support you in your personal development and academic performance.

Support: Buddy Program

Final year students bring their experience to make your first months at university easier.

Support: GPS Program

Receive mentoring from professors and professionals with solid personal and professional careers. In addition, you will receive master classes on the most in-demand skills in the market.

Social engagement

It participates in development cooperation projects (national and international), social volunteering and donation campaigns to build a fairer society.

Pastoral Guidance

Share your faith and take part in pilgrimages, spiritual exercises, celebration of the sacraments, conferences...

"Futuro" Program

You will develop values and attitudes that drive a committed professional and personal life. You will achieve competencies in communication, self-awareness, leadership, sustainability and professional purpose.