BSc Physiotherapy
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-11-01 | 2024-01-31 |
| 2024-04-02 | 2024-05-18 |
Program Overview
The Bsc Physiotherapy program at UniCamillus is a 3-year program taught entirely in English. It aims to prepare students to become competent physiotherapists with a strong foundation in theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and professional skills. The program emphasizes patient interaction, preventative care, rehabilitation, and evidence-based practices. Graduates are highly employable and can pursue various career paths in clinical, research, teaching, or public health settings.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
Overview
The Bsc Physiotherapy (taught in English) program at UniCamillus aims to prepare students to become health professionals with the competence to perform preventative, rehabilitation, and educational tasks. This 3-year program, totaling 180 university credits, equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and relational capacity necessary for a successful career as a physiotherapist.
Objectives
- Equip graduates with knowledge, expertise, relational capacity for effective patient interaction.
- Emphasis on professional responsibility, preventative care and rehabilitation, therapeutic education and management, professional development and evidence-based practices, effective communication, and relationship building.
Overall:
The Bsc Physiotherapy program focuses on providing students with a strong foundation in the field of physiotherapy, emphasizing both theoretical and practical knowledge, communication, and interpersonal skills, preparing graduates for a fulfilling and successful professional life.
Outline
Program Content:
The Bsc Physiotherapy curriculum is designed to equip graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge for professional success. It includes theoretical and practical courses that delve deep into various areas of the physiotherapy field, including musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation.
Teaching:
Teaching methods:
- Formal Teaching: Lectures and Seminars covering specific topics, delivered with technology and multimedia support, or by multiple instructors for different competencies.
- Informal teaching: interactive sessions with small student groups and tutors facilitating knowledge acquisition, problem-solving skills development, making decisions based on evidence, and practical exercises, including clinical department and facility visits, surgery observations, etc.
- Integrated Courses: Taught by multiple instructors with particular objectives, detailed programs are proposed by instructors within the new enrollment year start date.
- Professional Activities: Spread throughout the 3-year program, requiring internships in pre-defined healthcare facilities and potentially in developing countries.
Opportunities:
The Bsc Physiotherapy graduates are highly employable, with 100% of the 2023 graduating class reporting their degree as highly valuable for their current employment. The program prepares students for various roles within diverse settings, offering them the flexibility to choose the career path that aligns best with their individual goals.
- The program is taught entirely in English, and students are expected to be proficient enough to understand and participate actively.
Conclusion
Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences Unicamillus Rome
Overview:
Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences Unicamillus Rome is a private university specializing in health and medical sciences. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as short courses and continuing professional development opportunities. The university is known for its strong focus on research and its commitment to providing students with a high-quality education.
Services Offered:
UniCamillus provides a comprehensive range of services to support students throughout their academic journey. These include:
Student Area:
Access to student notices, representatives, international exchange programs, and other relevant information.Student Services:
Support with academic advising, career services, and other student-related needs.Benefits for Students:
Access to digital resources, databases, and other benefits designed to enhance the student experience.Placement:
Assistance with finding internships and job opportunities.International Students:
Dedicated support for international students, including visa guidance and cultural integration programs.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Focus on Health Sciences:
UniCamillus specializes in health and medical sciences, offering a wide range of programs in these fields.Research Opportunities:
The university is actively involved in research, providing students with opportunities to participate in research projects.International Environment:
UniCamillus attracts students from around the world, fostering a diverse and international learning environment.Dedicated Faculty:
The university boasts a team of experienced and dedicated faculty members who are committed to student success.Academic Programs:
UniCamillus offers a variety of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate Programs:
- BSc Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
- BSc Midwifery
- BSc Nursing
- BSc Physiotherapy
- BSc Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques
Postgraduate Programs:
- MSc Medicine and Surgery
- MSc Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics
- MSc Human Nutrition Sciences
Short Courses and CPD:
- In-person and online short courses and CPD programs in various health-related fields.
Other:
UniCamillus has a strong commitment to quality assurance and has received accreditation from various international organizations. The university also has a strong third mission, engaging in activities that benefit the community and promote public health.
Entry Requirements:
For Both EU and Non-EU Candidates:
High School Diploma:
- Applicants must possess a secondary school diploma obtained after 12 years of schooling.
- International students must have their diploma validated by the Italian diplomatic representation abroad or with the CIMEA Certification.
Final High School Diploma:
- Applicants with a final high school diploma obtained after 10 or 11 years of schooling can apply if:
- They have completed one or two years of university education and passed all the required examinations.
- Providing a suitable diploma/qualification in accordance with the regulations in force is mandatory.
- Failure to do so will lead to exclusion from the enrollment and/or admission procedure without any refund.
- Non-EU applicants may need to obtain a study visa depending on their nationality.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
English Proficiency:
- The BSc Physiotherapy program is taught entirely in English.
- Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency in the language through one of the following tests:
- IELTS (minimum score of 6.5)
- TOEFL (minimum score of 90)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (minimum score of 176)
- CEFR Level B2 or above
Italian Proficiency:
- During the last period of the course, non-Italian students who have acquired sufficient command of the language may have some courses taught in Italian.
