Physiotherapists act as autonomous practitioners who treat patients with therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and other therapeutic modalities as the professionals’ chief task is to improve the functions of the musculoskeletal system. The therapists develop movement therapies and apply electrotherapeutic treatment, therapeutic ultrasound, and various manual and massage treatments for the sake of healing and rehabilitation or for the prevention of health damage. Graduates take part in healing locomotor (orthopedic, rheumatologic, traumatologic), cardiovascular, obstetrical, gynaecological, neurological and psychiatric) disorders.
Career opportunities: Hospitals, Clinics, Outpatient Clinics, Rehabilitation Centers, Adult Care Institutions, Primary Care, Home-Based Care, Schools, Hospice Care, Workplace Health Centers, Medical Tourism (Wellness Hotels, Thermal Baths, Spas), NGO Regional Community Wellness Programs, Sports Centers, Professional Sport Teams.
Graduates of the Physiotherapy BSc can continue their studies at MSc level. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Semmelweis University puts a great emphasis on selecting outstanding applicants for enrollment and training. Therefore, we persist on undertaking complex entrance examinations composed of written tests, which allows us to reliably evaluate the knowledge, skills, motivation and personality of the applicants. The written examination for the Physiotherapy BSc program consists of a multiple-choice test in Biology. A specific motivation letter in English must be submitted, based on the given questions for the chosen field (500-1000 words). |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.