Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

6,040 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

06 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Overview

A physiotherapist treats motor function conditions and the pain symptoms of the musculoskeletal system using therapeutic exercise, the application of physical devices and manual techniques.

The two terms that characterise this profession are, therefore, treatment and function. The physiotherapist’s mission is, first and foremost, to treat motor function. The increase in the population’s average age and the survival of patients who, following severe illness, have motor function defects, has made the treatment of impairment, i.e. difficulties performing the activities of daily living, all the more important.

The general purpose of a physiotherapist’s work is precisely to improve the quality of life of patients with motor impairments, in order to minimise their disability. This profession requires vast technical and scientific know-how that allows the individual to make functional assessments, perform physiotherapy treatments and evaluate the efficacy of the treatment administered. The training required involves the study of basic and clinical sciences, in particular physiology, pathophysiology and movement, as well as the study of rehabilitation techniques.


Objectives

The physiotherapy profession opens up a range of job opportunities in both public and private facilities, as either an employee or a freelance professional. New physiotherapy graduates find jobs in public and private facilities affiliated with the National Health Service that provide rehabilitation services. These include: Hospitals and Local Health Authorities (in specialised rehabilitation units and services), public health districts, nursing homes, and home care services. Further job opportunities include freelance work for public and private institutions, sports clubs and the like.


Professional Figure

A physiotherapist treats motor function conditions and the pain symptoms of the musculoskeletal system using therapeutic exercise, the application of physical devices and manual techniques. In line with this definition, two words characterise the profession: treatment and function.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Overview

A physiotherapist treats motor function conditions and the pain symptoms of the musculoskeletal system using therapeutic exercise, the application of physical devices and manual techniques.

The two terms that characterise this profession are, therefore, treatment and function. The physiotherapist’s mission is, first and foremost, to treat motor function. The increase in the population’s average age and the survival of patients who, following severe illness, have motor function defects, has made the treatment of impairment, i.e. difficulties performing the activities of daily living, all the more important.

The general purpose of a physiotherapist’s work is precisely to improve the quality of life of patients with motor impairments, in order to minimise their disability. This profession requires vast technical and scientific know-how that allows the individual to make functional assessments, perform physiotherapy treatments and evaluate the efficacy of the treatment administered. The training required involves the study of basic and clinical sciences, in particular physiology, pathophysiology and movement, as well as the study of rehabilitation techniques.


Objectives

The physiotherapy profession opens up a range of job opportunities in both public and private facilities, as either an employee or a freelance professional. New physiotherapy graduates find jobs in public and private facilities affiliated with the National Health Service that provide rehabilitation services. These include: Hospitals and Local Health Authorities (in specialised rehabilitation units and services), public health districts, nursing homes, and home care services. Further job opportunities include freelance work for public and private institutions, sports clubs and the like.


Professional Figure

A physiotherapist treats motor function conditions and the pain symptoms of the musculoskeletal system using therapeutic exercise, the application of physical devices and manual techniques. In line with this definition, two words characterise the profession: treatment and function.

Admission Requirements

* If you are attending a foreign/international school or have a non-Italian diploma, register at least 5 days before the deadline (by March 1, 2026): you will be able to register for the admission test only after having obtained the evaluation of your school documents.

Test date: March 14, 2026, 2:00 PM



      • What to do to register

        To register for the admission test on the UniSR Admissions Portal you will need:
        1. Personal and frequently used email account : here you will receive all the information throughout the entire selection process, from test registration to enrollment
        2. Identity document/passport
        3. Tax code (for Italian citizens only)
        If you have a non-Italian diploma or are studying at a foreign/international school or an Italian school abroad, prepare the following documents to upload to the portal during registration:
        1. Pagelle/transcripts/predicted grades
        2. If available, final diploma
        3. If required by your diploma and if already taken, university entrance exams or certifications (APs, YKS, ENEM, etc.)
        Any translations, declarations of value, legalizations/apostilles, or any other documents you already have that can help us verify. Please note: in this case, you'll have to wait for our evaluation before you can register for the test. Don't wait until the last minute to register!
        • If you are a non-EU citizen in possession of a residence permit or a diplomatic passport, upload these documents to the portal when filling in your personal data.
        • Starting 5 days before the test, you will receive technical instructions for participating in the test via email. You will be asked to complete a requirement check to ensure that the devices and the location where you will take the actual test are suitable. It is important to take the test at least one day before the test.



  • NOTE INFORMATIVE
    • To register for the admission test, you do NOT need  to have a high school diploma. However, a high school diploma is still a prerequisite for enrollment.
    • The competition and the subsequent ranking are valid, for enrollment purposes, only for the academic year to which the Call refers: any positive results cannot be taken into consideration for the following academic year.
    • You can register for the admission test even if you are already enrolled in a degree program.
    • To register for multiple UniSR competitions, you must make one selection at a time: after completing the first registration, you can proceed with the second.

06 Mar 2026
3 Years

Tuition fees

Domestic
6,040 EUR
International
6,040 EUR

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