Physiotherapy LAB University of Applied Sciences

Overview

As a physiotherapist, you will become an expert in movement, functional ability, and rehabilitation. Physiotherapists promote, maintain, and restore health, mobility, and physical functioning for people of all ages whose movement or functional capacity is affected, or at risk, due to ageing, pain, injury, illness, disability, or environmental factors.

Physiotherapy services support individuals, groups, and communities in improving health, well-being, and quality of life. Physiotherapists work collaboratively with clients to enhance participation, prevent functional decline, and promote independent living through evidence-based assessment, guidance, therapy, and rehabilitation. 

The physiotherapy studies include a clinical placement in a real-world working environment. Through supervised practical training, you will apply your knowledge and skills, learn to manage client situations with confidence, and gain valuable professional experience.

Career opportunities

The degree programme in physiotherapy opens a wide range of career opportunities in health care, rehabilitation, and community settings. Upon graduation, you can work as a physiotherapist in the public, private, or third sector, or establish your own practice as an entrepreneur. The degree qualifies you to work as a physiotherapist throughout the European Union.

As a physiotherapist, you can work in hospitals, primary healthcare centres and rehabilitation facilities. Career opportunities are also available in occupational health services, social and elderly care services, schools, day-care centres, sports and recreational services, as well as non-governmental organisations promoting public health, physical activity, and disability inclusion. 

• Hospitals

• Primary health care

• Rehabilitation services

• Occupational health services

• Social and elderly care services

• Sports and recreational services

• Schools and daycare centres

• Non-governmental organisations