Overview

Due to an increase in the population and the quality of medical health care and treatment, the necessity and need for non-pharmacological treatment was felt. According to World Health Organization (WHO) about 10% of people in each country have a certain type of disability spreading across vast population and a lack of professional physical therapists is obvious.

Therefore, a bachelor degree in Physical Therapy from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) was created. These course syllabi and its description is created after thorough evaluation of courses in accredited universities across 35 countries and studying recommendations of well-known specialists and thinkers.

Objectives:

Physical therapy treatment under medical supervision

Educational

Research

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biochemistry and Pharmacology

General Physiology

Muscle and Nerve Physiology

Anatomy Head, Neck

Anatomy Trunk

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

69

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

132 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tehran, Iran

Disciplines

Kinesiology

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

69

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic grade point average (GPA): Minimum 3.00/4.00
Proficiency in English; Acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score (IELTS of 5.5 or equivalent is required upon graduation )
Evidence of intellectual or creative achievement or substantial public service
Special talents, achievements, and awards in particular fields
Experiences that demonstrate promise for leadership
Academic accomplishment in light of the applicant’s life experiences and special circumstances
Please also include an English translation for all documents.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 USD / year

≈ 3000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3000 USD / year

≈ 3000 USD / year

Living costs

Tehran

Iran

8154305 - 12335017 IRR / month

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Objectives:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Tehran

Funding

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Available Scholarships

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