Fisioterapia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Fisioterapista)

University of Pavia
Italy, Pavia

Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences

Study location	Italy, Pavia
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	3 anni (180 ECTS)
Study language	Italian
Course code	04405/00/2020

Tuition fee	€4,500 per year Students may be eligible to apply for a flat rate or to tuition fees calculated according to their family income. More information here: en.unipv.it/en/education/bachelors-and-masters-degree-programs/fees-and-funding/fees
Application fee	€35 per programme This fee is not refundable.

Tuition fee

€4,500 per year

Students may be eligible to apply for a flat rate or to tuition fees calculated according to their family income. More information here: en.unipv.it/en/education/bachelors-and-masters-degree-programs/fees-and-funding/fees

Application fee

€35 per programme

This fee is not refundable.

Entry qualification	High school Diploma High-school diploma awarded after at least 12 years of documented education. Access to the Degree Course in Fisioterapia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Fisioterapista) has a national entry test requirement. THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE INDICATED IN THE ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE COURSE . Check your country specific document requirements for bachelor degree enrollments. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / French / Italian / Spanish. In order to finalize your enrollment, you must submit the scanned version of your original documents.

Entry qualification

High school Diploma

High-school diploma awarded after at least 12 years of documented education.

Access to the Degree Course in Fisioterapia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Fisioterapista) has a national entry test requirement.

THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE INDICATED IN THE ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE COURSE .
Check your country specific document requirements for bachelor degree enrollments.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / French / Italian / Spanish.

In order to finalize your enrollment, you must submit the scanned version of your original documents.

Territory requirements	This registration is dedicated to prospective students who have obtained the final diploma outside of Italy in order to asses the eligibility of their diploma. At the end of the evaluation process, a letter will be issued by the University of Pavia. This letter, among other things, must be used during the pre-enrollment and visa procedures at the Italian authority in their Country (Consulate, Embassy, authorized agency).

Territory requirements

This registration is dedicated to prospective students who have obtained the final diploma outside of Italy in order to asses the eligibility of their diploma. At the end of the evaluation process, a letter will be issued by the University of Pavia. This letter, among other things, must be used during the pre-enrollment and visa procedures at the Italian authority in their Country (Consulate, Embassy, authorized agency).

Language requirements	Italian Non-eu students residing abroad who would like to enroll in a study course completely taught in Italian, have to prove their knowledge of the language through an Italian language test. The test will be organized by CISIA, in collaboration with the University of Pavia. To find out the dates and how to register consult the website at this page . The following categories are excluded from this obligation: 1. students who intend to enroll in degree courses in English; 2. students in possession of an Italian language certification of level B2 or higher (such as CILS, CELI, Roma3 or PLIDA)

Language requirements

Italian

Non-eu students residing abroad who would like to enroll in a study course completely taught in Italian, have to prove their knowledge of the language through an Italian language test.
The test will be organized by CISIA, in collaboration with the University of Pavia. To find out the dates and how to register consult the website at this page .

The following categories are excluded from this obligation:
1. students who intend to enroll in degree courses in English;
2. students in possession of an Italian language certification of level B2 or higher (such as CILS, CELI, Roma3 or PLIDA)

Other requirements	If you wish to find out the exact number consult this link.

More information	fisioterapia.cdl.unipv.it

The course is divided into three academic years during which the student progressively acquires the theoretical and practical notions that will allow them to access the profession of Physiotherapist, as defined by current legislation.
The planned training follows what is established by the didactic planning and the regulation of the course. Attendance is compulsory and the years are considered passed only after having obtained the required credits (CFU) and passing the mandatory tests.
The student requires both theoretical and practical preparation: in fact, both lectures and practical training are provided. Students are guided by qualified tutors during a practical internship, and the training course itself, including common basics, is personalized.
It is possible to attend university abroad in the framework of the Erasmus programs.
At the end of the course, it is expected to discuss a thesis and pass the state exam that takes place in presence of professors and commissioners appointed by the Ministry of Health, MIUR and the most representatives Associations of Health Professions recognized by the Ministry of Health.

Study plan and further information are available at this link

Physiotherapists have different employment opportunities both within the SSR and in unconventional areas.
In agreement with the SSR, graduates can access Hospital or Extra-hospital Operational Services and Units of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at various levels , both in public and private facilities.
Graduates may also exercise in the field of care (RSA or RSD).
In absence of an agreement with the SSR, the graduate can, under a doctor’s prescription, exercise in non-affiliated professional studies, both as an employee and a freelance professional.
Sports clubs or industries that manufacture aids, orthoses or rehabilitation devices.
Work contracts can be of different types depending on the reference of work environment.
The career options offered by the Sub-Fund of the NHS depend on the reference contract.