Bachelor Degree in Phisiotherapy
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
At UAX, you will have the opportunity to become one of the best prepared and most sought-after physiotherapists in the industry, thanks to the excellent theoretical, practical and technological preparation you will receive, combined with a human approach. As well as receiving specialised training in the most important clinical areas, you will also obtain 4 extra certifications in Therapeutic Technologies and you will stand out from the crowd in sports physiotherapy training with the help of Rafa Nadal's team. Moreover, you will learn to deal with complex clinical cases by working in state-of-the-art centres. Do you want to join us?
Study at Spain’s best University for employability
(U-Ranking 2023, BBVA Foundation).
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BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
At UAX, you will have the opportunity to become one of the best prepared and most sought-after physiotherapists in the industry, thanks to the excellent theoretical, practical and technological preparation you will receive, combined with a human approach. As well as receiving specialised training in the most important clinical areas, you will also obtain 4 extra certifications in Therapeutic Technologies and you will stand out from the crowd in sports physiotherapy training with the help of Rafa Nadal's team. Moreover, you will learn to deal with complex clinical cases by working in state-of-the-art centres. Do you want to join us?
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Start
September
4 years, 240 ECTS
Duration and credits
Modality
On-site
Campus
Villanueva de la Cañada
Start
September
4 years, 240 ECTS
Duration and credits
On-site
Modality
Villanueva de la Cañada
Campus
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW
¿Why study Physiotherapy at UAX??
+1.950
Practical hours
In simulation environments and with real patients
Stand out from the crowd with your own advanced postgraduate training
In specialisation courses
+100h practical hours
Quirónsalud, MD Anderson Cáncer Center, Rafa Nadal Academy, etc.
Agreements with some of the best centres
+80
Our physiotherapists are highly sought-after
Employability
+95%
Second to none training focused on your professional development
Innovative subjects and techniques
Specialise in sports physiotherapy through clinics and masterclasses with Rafa Nadal's elite team: Rafael Maymo, Toni Nadal, Carlos Costa, etc.
Intensive practical training
Specialisation with Rafa Nadal’s team
1,950+ quality practical hours, during which you will practise with simulators, work with patients rotating between different specialities and become familiar with cutting-edge therapeutic technology.
You will cover the multiple fields of action of physiotherapy: neurology, oncology, traumatology, sports, etc. You will master the new technologies and the most important techniques: manual, dry needling, osteopathy, kinetic control, Bobath, electrotherapy, etc.
In years 3 and 4, you will be able to choose two specialised training courses at postgraduate level, with a choice of Neurological, Sports, Oncological, Cardiovascular or Respiratory Physiotherapy.
Advanced skills
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Bachelor’s Degree + 4 extra certifications
Improve your professional opportunities by obtaining 4 certifications in the most sought-after therapeutic technologies in clinical practice.
NESA Technology
Certification in non-invasive pain Neuromodulation
Certification in Electrotherapy
LED Technology
Certification in Percussive Therapy
Therabody Technology
Certification in the use of intermittent Hypoxia
iAltitude Technology
Exposure to companies offering excellent internships
From day one, you will be connected to the professional world through workshops and internships, which can be validated, so that you can put everything that you have learned into practice.
Practical training taken to another level, so that when you go out into the job market you will be able to say:
"I have already done this at UAX"
UAX Health City
Facilities
Study at the only university with a real health city where all health degrees are connected to train professionals with an interdisciplinary profile. In addition, you will study at state-of-the-art facilities that recreate your future professional reality.
We invest in your future so that you can focus on what's important
Scholarships and grants
Don’t let anything stop you. Make the most of our scholarships, grants and financing plans.
The rankings speak for themselves
Alfonso X el Sabio University (UAX) is ranked among the best universities in Spain according to the best Rankings.
Leader in Employability
The 2023 Ranking, prepared by the BBVA Foundation and the IVIE, ranks UAX as the University with the best labour market integration in Spain.
According to the Forbes 2023 List, UAX is the private university with the highest proportion of graduates working in their field of study, with a rate close to 90%.
Best for Labour Market Integration
UAX leads the way as the best private university in Madrid and stands out for its educational model, with a practical approach that is closely aligned with the reality of the market.
Best Private University
Listen to what our students have to say
Testimonials
Your voice, our inspiration: hear from some of our students about the unique experiences they have had.
José María Roquero Galván
Physiotherapy Student
Alfonso X el Sabio University
In my experience with this degree, I’m grateful for the practical, theoretical and interpersonal skills I’m acquiring, as they will greatly benefit me in my professional career. The lecturers instil their passion for the profession in us and convey tremendous professionalism.
Claire Dubois
Since arriving, I’ve met many people from all around the world. I’ve made a lot of Spanish friends, which has helped me learn Spanish very quickly. I'm having a great time, and I'm learning so much every day.
Emmie Plantard
Studying at UAX has allowed me to pursue my passion. The lecturers are very passionate about their work and are very approachable, and since they work in clinics and hospitals, they provide you with the most up to date information about the profession.
Physiotherapy Student
Alfonso X el Sabio University
Physiotherapy Student
Alfonso X el Sabio University
Alfonso X el Sabio University. Over 30 years’ experience training professionals, inspiring and nurturing talent.
Take advantage of a unique opportunity in Spain by studying at UAX, the prestigious Spanish university with over 25 years of healthcare expertise.
The undergraduate programme of Physiotherapy is hosted under UAX Rafa Nadal School of Sport, a new institution created by Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio, Rafa Nadal and the Rafa Nadal Academy´s team.
The most advanced international degree of Phisiotherapy is connected with the first private sports university in Spain, main players in health and sports industry, and the knowledge, values and capacities of one of the most successful sportsman in the history.
A top programme with different value elements joint into the official 4 years study plan:
•Value pills powered by Rafa Nadal and UAX Team: innovative training systems combined with the same learning method with Rafa and his team in order to win.
•Technical Sessions presented by both Rafa Nadal team and Rafa Nadal Academy collaborators.
•Clinics with the last industry update.
•Sport Industry Summit: with the participation of Rafa Nadal and main players in health and sports industry.
•Best students will do their practices in the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, Mallorca.
At UAX Rafa Nadal School of Sport, you´ll acquire certified training in cutting-edge therapeutic technology, a differential and pioneering preparation in the sector to boost your professional projection in international markets.
Develop your full potential at UAX Rafa Nadal School of Sport
The innovative curriculum will enhance your specialisation by covering the many fields of activity in physiotherapy (neurology, oncology, traumatology, sport, etc.), as specified by World Physiotherapy. 60% of the degree content is practical.
You will work with innovative technology in physiotherapy and obtain two extra specialist certifications.
Your lecturers are practising physiotherapists, experts in elite sport and clinical physiotherapy, including Dr. Rafael Maymo (Rafa Nadal´s physiotherapist), Dr. Israel González and Dr. Eva Maria Rodríguez, physiotherapists for the Spanish Olympic swimming team.
You will complete your training with real patients at prestigious hospitals in Spain.
State-of-the-art facilities
•Rafa Nadal Academy, in Manacor, Mallorca.
•The largest Virtual Simulation Hospital in Europe, to test real clinical situations with advanced simulation software.
•UAX Polyclinic: to apply the techniques and treatments you have learnt from real-life patients.
•Advanced Physiotherapy Technology Room, to learn about the latest electrotherapy innovations in the field of chronic pain and non-invasive neuromodulation.
•Over 25 advanced facilities: cameras for biomechanical studies, Therabody percussive therapy technology, isokinetic equipment, ultrasound scanners, etc.
•UAX Fitness Center: with encoder, stress testing laboratory, jump apparatus, etc.
Practical sessions in small groups with a maximum of 12 students.
Internships at top centres
You will spend more than 1,200 practical hours at public and private hospitals, clinics, fitness centres and prestigious sports clubs in Spain.
Day-to-day life on the Madrid Campus
•3 residences on the UAX Campus: enjoy a unique experience in an international environment surrounded by nature, with services to ensure a comfortable and convenient stay.
•UAX Campus: more than 1,000,000m2 equipped with the most innovative facilities where you can enjoy the perfect weather, impressive natural surroundings and outdoor sports activities.
•Town centre just 10 minutes away: Villanueva de la Cañada is a 10-minute walk away. You also have public transport on the University’s doorstep to reach the centre of Madrid in about 60 minutes.
Enjoy life where the sun always shines in the city of a thousand plans
Shows: in Madrid you can enjoy great Broadway musicals, concerts, shows, opera, etc. You can also attend sporting events at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, or the Mutua Madrid Tennis Open, etc.
Art at your fingertips: choose from the Museo del Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and the Reina Sofía National Art Centre, as well as countless other exhibitions. Madrid also has an important historical and monumental legacy, which you can take in by wandering through its streets. You can also enjoy the sun on its terraces while soaking up the pleasant multicultural cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Explore Spain at your own pace: Madrid has the largest transport network in Spain (airport, train, metro, taxis, private vehicle hire, car-sharing, etc.), which means that as well as travelling around the city, you can easily visit any part of the country.
What others say about us
Sophie Leblanc
Physiotherapy alumna at Alfonso X el Sabio University.
¨What I enjoyed most about the Physiotherapy Degree at UAX was the connection with the world of health, the technology used, its applications in sport and the high degree of specialisation. It was a really worthwhile experience¨
Claire Dubois
Physiotherapy student at Alfonso X el Sabio University
¨Since arriving, I’ve met many people of all nationalities. I’ve made lots of Spanish friends, which has helped me learn Spanish very quickly. I'm having a great time, I'm learning so much every day!¨
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