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Interested in helping people move without pain? Do you have decision-making skills and a solution-oriented mindset? In the Fontys Physiotherapy Programme, you’ll explore all aspects of physiotherapy, from treating injuries to preventing future issues. Start making a difference!
Small classes ensure a supportive and motivating learning environment.
Practice your skills with guidance from field professionals.
The sports centre opposite the Fontys building offers a wide variety of programs.
In this 4-year programme, you'll split your time between self-study, lectures, and practical classes. You'll learn physiotherapy skills like massage and movement therapy, understand body structure and function, and develop essential social skills.
You’ll have 80% theory and practical work, and 20% independent learning.
Develop essential physiotherapy skills with a focus on real-world application.
Attend 16 hours of classes, 4 project hours and 16 hours of self-study each week.
At the start of your Fontys Bachelor in Physiotherapy, you'll begin with study supervision, learning independence and responsibility. Then, you'll have an introductory internship, an internship, specialism modules, a minor, and finish with an internship and research project.
After completing your studies, you'll find numerous career opportunities as a physiotherapist. Work in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, schools, or start your own practice. Evolving roles include positions in companies, fitness centres, and sports associations.
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Easily calculate your tuition fees with the tuition fees indicator. Besides tuition fees, you will also need to budget for study materials, a laptop, the introduction programme, and more. Find details about monthly living costs on our Finance page.
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September
English
4 year(s)
Bachelor
Full-time
Eindhoven
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Please note! If you wish to apply for housing through Fontys, the application deadline is 15 June.
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The curriculum covers anatomy, physiology, neurology, orthopaedics, and pathology, alongside hands-on training in physiotherapy techniques such as movement therapy and massage. You will attend 16 hours of classes and 4 hours of project work per week, with 16 hours of independent study. Around 80% of your time is spent on theory and practical work, and 20% on self-directed learning.
Yes, from year 1 onwards. During supervised consultation hours, you examine patients and create treatment plans with guidance from instructors. This hands-on approach is central to the programme and prepares you for professional practice from an early stage.
In year 1, you build a foundation in anatomy, physiology, and basic physiotherapy techniques, including practice on real patients. In year 2, you develop greater independence and choose one of three focus programmes for years 3 and 4: Healthcare, Self-Management, or Interprofessional Collaboration. Years 3 and 4 include a minor, extensive internships, and a final graduation research project.
