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Bachelor’s Degree

Degree type

4 years

Duration

On Campus Madrid

Teaching mode

September 2026

Start date

€10,100

Tuition fee

Study Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy in Madrid

Learn to treat people, not just injuries

Are you interested in anatomy, sport, and well-being? In the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy at UFV, you will learn to understand the human body and the processes involved in injury and recovery, enabling you to support each patient through a combination of technical expertise and human sensitivity.

You will train in clinical simulation rooms, electrotherapy laboratories, hydrotherapy and rehabilitation pools, and at the UFV Sports Centre. Your education will be highly practical, with continuous exposure to real professional environments and hands-on clinical learning.

Discover how your passion is transformed into knowledge

We place students at the heart of the learning experience, combining academic rigour with ethical reflection and a sense of social responsibility, supported by close personal guidance and a strong university community.

First Year

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
ANATOMY I Spanish \| French *	BT	1 SEM	6
FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Spanish \| French *	OB	1 SEM	6
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Spanish \| French *	BT	1 SEM	6
PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSESSMENT Spanish \| French *	OB	1 SEM	6
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION Spanish \| French *	OB	1 SEM	4.5
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Spanish \| French *	BT	2 SEM	6
ANATOMY II Spanish \| French *	BT	2 SEM	6
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY AND PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Spanish \| French *	BT	2 SEM	6
HISTORY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY Spanish \| French *	OB	2 SEM	4.5
BIOMECHANICS AND MOTION ANALYSIS Spanish \| French *	BT	1 and 2 SEM	9

Second Year

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
PUBLIC HEALTH, LEGISLATION, AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS	OB	3 SEM	6
MEDICAL-SURGICAL CONDITIONS I	BT	3 SEM	6
SPECIFIC INTERVENTION METHODS	OB	3 SEM	6
KINESIOTHERAPY	OB	3 SEM	6
MEDICAL-SURGICAL CONDITIONS II	BT	4 SEM	6
ASSESSMENT OF MUSCLE CHAINS AND GENERAL SOFT-TISSUE APPROACH	OB	4 SEM	6
GENERAL INTERVENTION PROCEDURES	OB	4 SEM	6
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY	BT	3 and 4 SEM	9
ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY	OB	3 and 4 SEM	9

DIPLOMA IN MANUAL THERAPY FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT

SUBJECT	TYP.	SEM	ECTS
MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY OF THE CRANIOCERVICOMANDIBULAR REGION AND OROFACIAL PAIN	TP	4 SEM	3

Third Year

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
PHYSICAL THERAPY IN CLINICAL SPECIALTIES I	OB	5 SEM	6
PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PAIN	OB	5 SEM	3
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE	OB	5 SEM	6
SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND BIOSTATISTICS	OB	6 SEM	6
CLINICAL REASONING AND ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL THERAPY	OB	5 y 6 SEM	9
NEUROLOGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY	OB	5 y 6 SEM	9
INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY	OB	5 y 6 SEM	6
EXTERNAL ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS I	P.EXT	6 SEM	15

Fourth Year

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
TRAUMATOLOGICAL AND SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY	OB	7 SEM	6
EXTERNAL ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS II	P.EXT	7 SEM	15
BIOETHICS	OB	7 SEM	6
PHYSICAL THERAPY IN CLINICAL SPECIALTIES II	OB	7 SEM	6
EXTERNAL ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS III	P.EXT	8 SEM	15
UNDERGRADUATE THESIS	TFG	8 SEM	6
ELECTIVE I	OP	8 SEM	3
ELECTIVE II	OP	8 SEM	3

ELECTIVE COURSES. The student must complete 6 elective ECTS credits

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING ACTIVITIES I	OP	8 SEM	3
COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING ACTIVITIES II	OP	8 SEM	3
OBSTETRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY	OP	8 SEM	3
ONCOLOGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY	OP	8 SEM	3
NUTRITION FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS	OP	8 SEM	3
DERMATOFUNCTIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY	OP	8 SEM	3

From the list of elective courses that make up the curriculum, students may choose from those offered by the University each academic year, which will be published in the Study Plans handbook for enrollment. Likewise, once the enrollment period has ended, the University reserves the right to open or cancel these elective courses depending on the number of students enrolled.

DIPLOMA IN MANUAL THERAPY FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT

SUBJECT	TYP.	SEM	ECTS
INVASIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY (DRY NEEDLING, PERCUTANEOUS ELECTROLYSIS, AND NEUROMODULATION)	TP	8 SEM	3

Career opportunities

This Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy prepares you to assess, treat, and support patients throughout their physical recovery process, intervening at different stages and addressing a wide range of health and well-being needs.

Sports Physical Therapy
Clinical Physical Therapy
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Neurological Physical Therapy (paediatric and adult)
Paediatric Physical Therapy
Traumatology Physical Therapy
Rheumatology Physical Therapy
Occupational Health Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy in Intensive Care Units
Aesthetic Physical Therapy
Management and teaching roles in healthcare and education

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Requirements

For admission

Successful completion of the UFV admissions process (fee: €80)

Personal interview

Aptitude assessment

Review of academic record

Limited places

Places are limited due to the practical and personalised nature of the programme. We recommend starting the admissions process as early as possible.

Why study at UFV?

More than 1,300 hours of practical training

You will complete over 1,300 hours of clinical placements across different specialities in clinics, hospitals, and high-performance centres such as Clínica La Luz, Hospital Puerta de Hierro, Clínica CEMTRO, and Club Deportivo Tacón.

Facilities designed for experiential learning

You will train in hydrotherapy and rehabilitation pools, the UFV Sports Centre gym, the Advanced Clinical Simulation Centre, and specialised rooms for electrotherapy, physiology, and manual therapy, enabling you to apply your knowledge in realistic clinical environments.

Active professional faculty

Approximately 90% of lecturers practise in the same speciality they teach, including areas such as dry needling, osteopathy, kinetic control, and clinical physiology. This ensures up-to-date, practice-oriented instruction.

Innovative curriculum

The programme incorporates techniques often reserved for postgraduate study, including neurological, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, and cardiorespiratory approaches, strengthening your clinical preparation from undergraduate level.

Technical excellence with a human focus

You will learn to treat people as well as injuries, combining clinical expertise with humanistic subjects, visits to clinics and sports centres, and seminars on areas such as Pilates, kinesiotaping, and specialised therapeutic methods.

Strong employability

UFV stands out for its high employability rate in Physical Therapy, supported by its practical methodology and partnerships with leading healthcare centres.

Complementary pathways

You may combine your studies with CAFYD, add a Minor in Business Management, pursue the official Master's Degree in Comprehensive Functional Recovery, or receive entrepreneurial support through Emprende UFV.

An inspiring campus

You will study on one of Europe’s leading university campuses, with advanced laboratories and modern facilities designed to support your academic and professional development.

International exchange

We have more than 200 exchange agreements across Europe, Asia and the Americas

Learn new ways to lead and manage effectively. On campus, you will also share your academic experience with students from around the world.

Health Faculty Exchange Agreements

8.4/10

Student rating for international experience

First-class facilities

At UFV, you will train in facilities designed to help you experience your future profession from day one.

Advanced clinical simulation centre: A space that recreates real-life clinical situations in a safe and controlled environment.
Fitness and functional training area: Equipped with state-of-the-art technology to apply your knowledge in performance, rehabilitation and physical conditioning.
Electrotherapy and mechanotherapy room: Specialised facilities where you will practise essential techniques for functional recovery and patient care.
More than 27,000 m² of sports facilities: Access to swimming pools, strength training rooms, cardio areas and extensive sports spaces that support both your academic training and personal wellbeing.

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Campus life

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Student societies

Choose from more than 30 student societies covering a wide range of interests.

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Sports

Represent UFV and compete in the University Championships. UFV is the only university with a sports talent incubator.

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Social action

Contribute to positive social change through initiatives that encourage engagement, responsibility, and meaningful interaction with others.

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Pastoral care

Support your personal and spiritual development through activities, experiences, and opportunities for reflection, helping you better understand yourself and your values.

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Cultural activities

Take part in workshops, artistic initiatives, and cultural events designed to broaden perspectives and foster creativity.

“The atmosphere at UFV is truly distinctive, and its hallmark is something students value both during their studies and after graduation. There is a shared perception of the close and meaningful relationship between students, lecturers, and university staff. I would be very pleased for my children to study here in the future.”

MANUEL RODRÍGUEZ ARAGÓN

UFV PROFESSOR

Recognition of excellence

Our awards reflect UFV’s commitment to academic excellence, educational innovation and the holistic development of each student.

First Spanish university for teaching and learning

Source: CUD Ranking, May 2020

7.98/10 average rating for education received

Source: Sondea, Employability Barometer

Ranked among the top three universities for health and wellness

Source: Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

9.1/10 for the values promoted by UFV

Source: 2024 Report, undergraduate student experience

8.8/10 rating for the experience at our campuses

Source: 2024 Report, undergraduate student experience

Ranked among the 10 Spanish universities with the lowest dropout rates

Source: BBVA U-ranking

Price

Scholarships and financial aid

At UFV, we believe in talent and in people. That's why we are one of the universities with the highest percentage of scholarship students. Our Financial Aid Service offers a wide range of scholarships and financial aid support, taking into account academic excellence, individual talents, and personal circumstances.

Total tuition fee

€10,100

Down payment: €1,500

Monthly payment: €860

Answering your questions

How much does the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy cost at UFV?

The total fee for the first year of the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy at UFV is €10,100. This amount is divided into an initial payment of €1,500 and ten monthly instalments of €860.

What does the admission process for the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy consist of?

To enrol at UFV, you must pass the University’s entrance examinations. The fee is €80, and the exams can be taken either online or in person. For further information about the admission process, please click here.

How long is the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy?

The Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy at UFV lasts four academic years. During this time, you will receive comprehensive training in health sciences while learning advanced techniques and innovative approaches to rehabilitation and functional recovery, with a strong practical focus.

UFV offers state-of-the-art facilities and maintains agreements with hospitals, sports centres, and specialised clinics. This enables you to complete clinical placements from the early stages of your studies, ensuring thorough preparation aligned with current professional standards.

What are the career opportunities for graduates of the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy?

As a physical therapist, you may work in clinical practice, healthcare management, or education. You can specialise in areas such as:

Sports Physical Therapy

Clinical Physical Therapy

Geriatric Physical Therapy

Neurological Physical Therapy

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Traumatological Physical Therapy

Rheumatological Physical Therapy

Occupational Health Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy in Intensive Care

Aesthetic Physical Therapy

How much does a physical therapist earn in Spain?

According to market data, the average annual salary for a physical therapist in Spain is approximately €24,000 gross per year, although this may vary depending on professional experience and area of specialisation.

Further information

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