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The Nursing and Patient Care (Physiotherapy) BSc at the University of Debrecen (UD) is an eight-semester program consisting of 240 ECTS credits, with a strong emphasis on clinical practice. With this degree, you are qualified to work as a professional physiotherapist, a role centered on restoring movement and improving quality of life for patients with diverse physical conditions.
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| The program starts in September of each year. | ||
| All courses are taught in English; therefore, a B2 level English proficiency is required. | ||
| Admission requires a high school certificate; an entrance interview where the level of English, high school studies, motivation and communication skills of the applicant are assessed. | ||
| This is a 4-year program consisting of 8 academic semesters. | ||
| Students earn 240 ECTS in total. | ||
| The tuition fee for this program is 7,000 USD/Year |
In the Nursing and Patient Care (Physiotherapy) BSc at the University of Debrecen, we put a significant emphasis on practical training and field-experience. The curriculum of the BSc in physiotherapy program aims to prepare students for the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of movement system disorders and other diseases using the therapeutic tools of physiotherapy.
We offer a curriculum that bridges the gap between your current expertise and the technical competence required to excel in the global market.
Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
| Year | Main subjects |
| 1 | Basics of Physiotherapy, Anatomy of the Skeletal System for Physiotherapists, Basics of Pedagogy, Basics of Psychology, Basics of Sociology, General Principles in Health Care & Nursing, Bioethics, Biophysics, Health Informatics, First Aid, Communication, Microbiology, Medical Latin, Anatomy, Histology and Embryology for Physiotherapists, Cell Biology, Biomechanics, Electro-, Balneo, Hydro- and Climatotherapy (EBHCT), Economics and Management, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Kinesiology, Physiology, Hungarian Language |
| 2 | Basic Biochemistry, Physiology, Philosophy, Kinesiology, Hungarian Language, Clinical Propedeutics, Applied Training Methods, Basics of Internal Medicine, Biochemistry, Basics of Dietetics, Health Care Law, Principles of Health Sciences, Gerontology, Basics of Research Methodology, Principles of Kinesiology, Kinesiology Practice, Mobilization-Manual Techniques |
| 3 | Internal Medicine for Physiotherapists, Pharmacology, Preventive Medicine & Public Health, Neurology for Physiotherapists, Orthopaedics for Physiotherapists, Pathology, Psychiatry, Rheumatology for Physiotherapists, Professional and Scientific Orientation, Obstetrics and Gynaecology for Physiotherapists, Traumatology for Physiotherapists, Professional Hungarian Language, Infant Care and Paediatrics for Physiotherapists, Infant Care and Paediatrics Clinical Practice, Physiotherapy Principles of Internal Medicine, Physiotherapy of the Movement System, Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging for Physiotherapists |
| 4 | Health Promotion in Primary Care, Intensive Therapy for Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Principles of the Movement System, Neurology for Physiotherapists, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation Skills, Rheumatology for Physiotherapists, Internal Medicine Clinical Practice, Neurology Clinical Practice, Rehabilitation Clinical Practice, Orthopaedics Clinical Practice, Rheumatology Clinical Practice, Traumatology Clinical Practice, Thesis |
Detailed information about the program’s Curriculum and further information are available on the Faculty of Health Sciences’s website.
Yes, there is a compulsory internship of 14 weeks incorporated to the program structure.
The degree will open up a range of career opportunities in the following fields: health services, providing therapy and rehabilitation for a broad scale of diseases, institutions offering balneo- and hydrotherapy, home care, private sector, prevention and other healthcare-related fields.
Studying at the University of Debrecen puts you on the path towards an internationally recognized European degree. Our admission process consists of online written and oral exams to assess your academic potential. We also offer a variety of academic scholarships and merit-based tuition fee discounts.
Applicants must have an English proficiency of at least B2 level as the program is fully taught in English. For your information, this is equivalent to:
Please note, that you are not strictly required to have a language exam certificate, your language skills will be assessed during the entrance interview.
Yes, there is an entrance interview where the level of English, high school studies, motivation and communication skills of the applicant are assessed.
Further information about the entrance exams can be found through the following website: Learn more about our entrance exams
Please note that the BSc in Nursing and Patient Care (Physiotherapy) operates on a single-cycle academic calendar. This program only starts in September of each year.
The application deadline is 15th June. Ensure your documents are submitted through the Official Online Platform before the deadline.
The tuition fee is 7,000 USD / year for this program. This is supplemented by the application fee of $150 USD (one-time) and the entrance procedure fee of $350 USD that covers the examination and interview. Please note that the application and entrance procedure fees are non-refundable and must be paid via bank transfer to initiate the review process.
We offer a variety of academic scholarships and merit-based tuition fee discounts. Depending on your home country's regulations you might apply for federal loan while studying abroad as well. For detailed eligibility criteria and application deadlines, visit our dedicated website: View University of Debrecen International Scholarship Eligibility!
To reach your professional goals, you need a program that balances theory with practice. The University of Debrecen’s Physiotherapy degree provides a core scientific foundation alongside practical training in modern rehabilitation technology. You will gain the clinical experience and technical skills required to work as a professional physiotherapist.
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