Bachelor of Applied Studies in Physiotherapy
Duration of Studies
3 years
ECTS Credits
180 ECTS
Degree
Bachelor (Appl.) in Physiotherapy
The Bachelor of Applied Studies in Physiotherapy is an accredited study program that provides high-quality education and modern training in various areas of physical therapy. As a trained healthcare professional – a Bachelor (Appl.) in Physiotherapy, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for successfully providing physical therapy to patients with various health conditions and injuries.
Who is this study program for?
If you are empathetic, motivated to help others, and passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles through physical activity, enroll in the Physiotherapy study program! More information about the application and enrollment process is available here.
What will you learn?
During your studies, you will learn how to assist patients and provide appropriate physical therapy, various techniques of general physical therapy, rehabilitation, kinesitherapy, the basics of occupational therapy and integrative medicine, how to select the appropriate physiotherapy method, maintain medical documentation in the field of physiotherapy, and provide support to patients and their families.
Take a look at the course schedule you will attend throughout all three years of study:
| FIRST YEAR | ECTS |
|---|---|
| First Semester | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 7 |
| Basics of Nursing | 8 |
| Basics of Information and Communication Technologies | 5 |
| Ethics in Health Care | 5 |
| Elective Course – Block 1 | 5 |
| Second Semester | |
| Hygiene with the Basics of Microbiology | 5 |
| Biophysics with Biomechanics | 3 |
| Physical Factors in Therapy | 6 |
| Physiotherapy Assessment | 6 |
| Skills in Physiotherapy | 5 |
| Elective Course – Block 2 | 5 |
| Total per year: | 60 |
| SECOND YEAR | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Third Semester | |
| Functional Anatomy | 3 |
| Patophysiology | 6 |
| Basics of Internal Medicine | 5 |
| Basics of Pediatrics | 5 |
| Clinical Kinesiology | 5 |
| First Aid | 5 |
| Elective Course – Block 3 | 5 |
| Fourth Semester | |
| Clinical Kinesitherapy | 6 |
| Physiotherapy in Internal Medicine | 4 |
| Physiotherapy in Pediatrics | 4 |
| Manual therapy | 4 |
| Psychology in Nursing and Health Care | 3 |
| Elective Course – Block 4 | 5 |
| Total per year: | 60 |
| THIRD YEAR | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Fifth Semester | |
| Basics of Surgery with Orthopedics | 10 |
| Basics of Neurology | 4 |
| Basics of Rheumatology | 4 |
| Physiotherapy in Surgery with Orthopaedics | 3 |
| Medical Rehabilitation | 10 |
| Elecitive Course – Block 5 | 5 |
| Sixth Semester | |
| Sports Medicine | 5 |
| Physiotherapy in Neurology | 3 |
| Physiotherapy in Rheumatology | 3 |
| Balneotherapy | 3 |
| Health Care and Social Security Legislation | 5 |
| Elective Course – Block 6 | 5 |
| Total per year: | 60 |
| Total per study program: | 180 ECTS |
|---|
| Elective Blocks | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Elective Block 1 | |
| Business Communication Skills | 5 |
| Basics of Biochemistry | 5 |
| Geriatrics with Nursing in Geriatrics | 5 |
| Radiology Physics and Basics of Radiology Work Methods | 5 |
| Specialized English for Medicine 1 | 5 |
| Specialized German for Medicine 1 | 5 |
| Elective Block 2 | |
| Marketing of Health Care Institutions | 5 |
| Public Health | 5 |
| Health Care Education Methodology and Health Promotion | 5 |
| Organization of Health Care Systems | 5 |
| Elective Block 3 | |
| Dietary issues and Nutrition of Inpatients | 5 |
| Specialized English for Medicine 2 | 5 |
| Specialized German for Medicine 2 | 5 |
| Elective Block 4 | |
| Diagnostically-Therapeutic Program | 5 |
| Pharmacology and Drug Dosing | 5 |
| Allergology | 5 |
| Rare Diseases | 5 |
| Elective Block 5 | |
| Mental Hygiene | 5 |
| Business English | 5 |
| Business German | 5 |
| Elective Block 6 | |
| Research Methodology | 5 |
| Quality Control | 5 |
| Basics of Integrative Medicine | 5 |
| Sports Activities of Persons with Disabilities | 5 |
Where is the practical training carried out?
At the beginning of your studies, you will attend laboratory-based practical training at the School’s premises. In specially equipped laboratories, through medical simulation methods (using medical mannequins), you will learn the fundamentals of physical therapy. After completing this training, you will be prepared for practical training in healthcare institutions – our teaching bases – where experienced mentors will train you in a real clinical environment involving patients with various health conditions. ICEPS successfully cooperates with more than 100 reputable healthcare institutions across Serbia.
Career Opportunities
After completing the Bachelor of Applied Studies in Physiotherapy program, you will be trained and prepared to work in healthcare institutions as a physiotherapist. Your role will include providing therapy to patients after injuries, surgeries, or illnesses, helping them regain functionality and independence. You will also have an educational role by providing advice on exercise and active lifestyles.
As a Bachelor (Appl.) in Physiotherapy, you will be able to work in primary healthcare centers, general and specialized hospitals, clinics, specialist practices, gerontology centers, counseling centers, sports organizations, spas, rehabilitation and climatic health resorts, and other healthcare institutions.