Bachelor’s degree
Physiotherapy

Common goal, individual path, holistic techniques.

Physical therapists are experts in movement. Due to their profound theoretical knowledge of the human body, they are able to recognize and analyze dysfunctions and to develop and apply interventions individually adapted to the patients. Counseling plays an important role in therapy. The spectrum of physiotherapeutic interventions ranges from prevention and health promotion to the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses and support for people with disabilities and terminal illnesses.

The structural changes in the health care system increase the demands on physical therapists in professional practice. A scientifically based and interdisciplinary way of working as well as basic knowledge in management are gaining in importance. The model course of study addresses this need and replaces the previous vocational school with academic training.

• Degree: Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.), state examination 
• Duration: 7 semesters

Practical and theoretical content are closely interlinked in the course of study. Exercises, patient demonstrations and practical phases in clinics, therapy centers, rehabilitation and other external facilities prepare students intensively for their later work. Some of the courses take place at the study site in Wasserburg am Inn:

• Physiotherapeutic fields of work such as diagnostics, prevention and rehabilitation.
• Natural science basics
• Methodological skills (scientific work / research methods)
• Social sciences (psychology, pedagogy, communication)
• Health care system / legal basics
• Management

The study program begins on October 01 of each year and lasts seven semesters. A total of 210 ECTS points are acquired. The bachelor's degree program in physiotherapy is a full-time, face-to-face course of study. Courses are held at the university locations in Rosenheim and Wasserburg am Inn.

The teaching/learning forms of the study program include, among other things, project work, exercises in the skills lab, seminar-based teaching, blended learning and practical events in clinics in addition to the classic lecture. E-learning offers within the framework of courses of the Virtual University of Bavaria (VHB) are also available to students.

Laboratory for Therapy Sciences

The Laboratory for Therapy Sciences of the Physiotherapy program offers students the opportunity to learn and deepen theoretical and practical content in exercises and seminars.

In addition to working as a PT, the degree qualifies the student for teaching and management positions. Further perspectives include taking up a master's degree or working as a physiotherapist abroad. In addition, the degree enables participation in continuing education courses and certificate courses in the field of physical therapy as well as in interprofessional continuing education courses.

Fields of work

The future fields of work of graduates range from outpatient care in physiotherapeutic practices with a wide variety of professional focuses and specializations to treatment centers for primary care and activities in interdisciplinary competence centers. Specialized clinics, rehabilitation facilities, sports medicine facilities, training companies or universities, research institutions and health promotion institutions are also potential employers for graduates.

Entry Requirements

• Technical college entrance qualification, subject-related or general university entrance qualification or
• Master craftsman's examination, in which case a counseling interview at the university is an additional admission requirement, or
• Completion of at least two years of vocational training; in this case, at least three years of work experience, a counseling interview at the university, and the completion of a two-semester trial course are additional prerequisites for admission.

Students acquire a double degree (Bachelor of Science and professional license) in seven semesters. They receive their professional license through the Berufsfachschule für Physiotherapie in Wasserburg a. Inn, which is why they also need a place there to begin their studies. The application for a place at the TH Rosenheim includes an application for a place at the vocational school.

A decision on admission to the vocational school for physiotherapy is made in a separate applicant assessment. After successful completion of the applicant assessment, enrollment at the TH Rosenheim takes place. 

Personal requirements

You are particularly characterized by empathy, good powers of observation and strong communication skills. You also have a keen interest in scientific subjects and would like to have previous experience. In addition, it is particularly important that you have the health suitability to perform the job.

contact (application): bewerber.physiotherapie@th-rosenheim.de