Physiotherapy is an evidence-based autonomous profession that enables you to develop, maintain and restore people's maximum movement and functional ability. Physiotherapy helps people of any age, when movement and function are threatened by ageing, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors. As a physiotherapist, you will be an expert of human movement and help people improve and sustain wellbeing within the various health spheres. The Degree provides you with a broad education in the study and treatment of movement disorders and related pathologies. It gives you the opportunity to develop personally, intellectually and professionally. During the programme you will learn about the academic and practical practice of the role while also being under supervised clinical practice and research. As a graduate, you will be a competent professional who will meet the standards for registration with the Council for the Professions Complimentary to Medicine in Malta.
The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.
An Advanced Level pass at Grade C or better in Biology and a pass at Intermediate Level in Physics.
The number of students shall be limited to 28 students.
During the first year of the Course, students are also required to undergo an occupational health assessment so as to ascertain that they are fit for the duties related to their proposed studies. Students who do not fulfil this requirement may be barred from progressing with their studies. Failure to disclose information about a physical or mental health problem that could affect patient safety is considered to be a serious breach of the University Suitability to Practise Regulations.
Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.
You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.
The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the .
Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt, and our team will be more than happy to help.
After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.
Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
acquire a systematic and evaluative approach to study physiotherapy, whereby knowledge is acquired through the synthesis and application of various areas in particular movement studies, the behavioural sciences and the biomedical disciplines.
understand the nature and development of human movement disorders which enables you to identify, assess, describe, evaluate, diagnose and manage effectively individuals with such disorders.
integrate theoretical knowledge and skills.
observe and practise under supervision in various settings where a physiotherapy service is delivered.
develop self-evaluative procedures which would enable you to become an accountable and autonomous professional.
orient yourself to a research-based approach in order to be involved in the advancement of knowledge in physiotherapy as a practising clinician.
Non EU Applicants:
Fee per academic year: Eur 10,800
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On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Council for the Professions Complementary to Medicine both locally and in Europe. Once registered as a physiotherapist, you can look forward to state employment within the Department of Health, Care of the Elderly, and the Department of Education, as well as employment in the private sector both on an individual basis and/or in private hospitals. You may also be employed in the field of hotels, leisure and in industries. Other career opportunities are also available in academia, where access to Masters/ or Doctoral programmes are available both locally and overseas. These opportunities would facilitate you with an introduction into teaching posts, or areas of specialisation. Primary health care is an area where this profession has proven to be a major role.
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