Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Health Care

Description

What does your studies involve?

At Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK), you can study Physiotherapy in English. The programme prepares you for a career in rehabilitation and promoting functioning across all age groups. SAMK is located in a small, safe city with nature and activities close by.

For the past five years, the Physiotherapy Education at SAMK has been awarded full accreditation by World Physiotherapy, recognizing the high quality and international standards of the programme. The studies are full-time studies, and the students are expected to be present at the campus.

Why choose SAMK?

• Practice-based learning in diverse learning environment: The programme emphasizes hands-on experience through simulation learning, work-life cooperation, and access to facilities like the RoboAI lab. The learning atmosphere is supportive. Internships can be completed in Finland or in your home country. The curriculum supports innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.

• International environment: You’ll study in a diverse group, collaborate with Finnish-speaking students, and have opportunities for international networking and mobility through partner institutions. Students are encouraged and supported in learning Finnish to improve employment opportunities in Finland. Motivation and commitment are key! SAMK is also a member of DIVERSE European University Alliance.

Health requirements

Those applying to study in the field of Health Care and Social Services must have a sufficient good health status and physical functioning to be capable of completing practical assignments and work placement periods as part of the studies. Information about health and vaccination requirements in this field is available on UAS website.

Those applying to the field should bear in mind that:

• studying and working in a profession of this field require good mental balance.
• the field is not suitable for illegal drug users or for alcohol or legal drug abusers.
• conditions such as musculoskeletal diseases, chronic skin diseases, allergies and mental health disorders may lead to health issues during studies or later in working life.
• several operational units of social and health care treat patients that are exposed to infections, and work in those units requires that the staff’s immunisation is in order.

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences may cancel admission for the following reasons:

• an applicant fails to submit certificates by the deadline specified by the university of applied sciences
• an applicant has provided false information about his or her grades
• it is obvious that the student, in terms of their health status and functional capacity, does not meet the admissions criteria (Polytechnics Act 932/2014)
• an applicant has concealed the cancellation of their prior study entitlement (Polytechnics Act 932/2014).

Specialisations

What are your options for specialisation?

The degree programme provides a holistic overview of physiotherapy. However, the student can have the focus on their interest in the Bachelor thesis process. The physiotherapy curriculum includes 5 credits complementary studies and 7 credits free elective studies, which the student can complete according to their interest.

Career opportunities

Where can you work after graduation?

You may work within the field of rehabilitation both in the private and public sector. Your core knowledge is in the field of assessment and support of movement and function. You can work with people of all ages in hospitals, health care centres, private practices, industry, sport clubs, clinics, and non-governmental organisations.