School: School of Sciences and Engineering

Physiotherapy

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: Greek

Course Summary

The BSc in Physiotherapy at EUC is the first program of its kind in Cyprus and enjoys full accreditation in Cyprus (DIPAE) and Greece (DOATAP). The program provides students with essential clinical training and practice in hospitals, physiotherapy centers and sports teams.  Students are trained in state-of-the-art laboratories and research infrastructures and are well-equipped with skills that allow them to begin immediately upon completion of the degree. Graduates are entitled to sign onto the Physiotherapy Registry after applying to the Cyprus Physiotherapist and Physiotherapy Establishments Registration Council.

  • The first Physiotherapy Program to have been recognized by the EvaluationCommittee for Private Universities (ECPU) and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Cyprus and the National Academic Recognition Information Center of Greece
  • The program is based on the standards elaborated by the World Confederation for Physical Therapy
  • Graduates may register with the Physiotherapists Registry by applying to the Cyprus Physiotherapists Registration Council
  • Clinical practice is conducted in Private and Public Hospitals, Health Centers, Physical Therapy Centers, Nursing Homes, Sports Federations, Sports Clubs and Rehabilitation Centers
  • Graduates may seek employment in Hospitals, Private Clinics, Nursing Homes, Sports Centers, Secondary and Tertiary Education, Research Laboratories or exercise their profession in private practice
  • Graduates may continue for post-graduate studies in programs such as Sport Physiotherapy (MSc)
  • The course is taught in Greek and English

Career Prospects

  • Private Physiotherapy Practice
  • Public and Private Hospitals
  • Sports Federations or Clubs
  • Training and Rehabilitation Centers
  • Elderly Care Homes

Modules

First Year Courses 37 Credits 60 ECTS
First Semester 19 30
Course Code Course Title Credits ECTS
ANA110 Anatomy I 4 6
CSG193 Health Informatics 3 5
EUC110 Academic Skills 2 5
KIN110 Kinesiology Ι 4 5
PSG265 Health Psychology 2 5
PTH112 Therapeutic Massage 4 4
Second Semester 18 30
Course Code Course Title Credits ECTS
ANA120 Anatomy ΙΙ 4 6
ENH080* English for Health Sciences II 3 5
KIN120 Kinesiology ΙI 4 5
NEU120 Neurology 2 4
ORT120 Orthopaedics & Surgical 2 5
PGY107 Physiology 3 5

 

Second Year Courses 42 Credits 60 ECTS
Third Semester 19 30
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
BIO282 Biostatistics 2 5
PAT220 Pathology - Rheumatology-Nosology 2 5
PGY210 Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 5
PTH210 Neuromuscular Re-education 4 5
PTH213 Physical Modalities 4 5
PTH214 Κinesitherapy 4 5
Fourth Semester 23 30
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
ENH090* English for Health Sciences III 3 5
PTH211 Physiotherapy of the Respiratory System 4 5
PTH212 Physiotherapy of the Circulatory System 4 5
PTH220 Mobilization Techniques 4 5
PTH223 Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions Ι 4 5
PTH225 Electrotherapy 4 5

 

Third Year Courses 35 Credits 60 ECTS
Fifth Semester 19 30
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
PHA103 Pharmacology in Physiotherapy 3 4
PPT100 Clinical Practice Ι 3 7
PTH310 Physiotherapy of the Musculoskeletal System 4 5
PTH312 Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions ΙΙ 4 5
RES303 Research Methods in Health Sciences 3 5
N/A Elective Course 2 4
Sixth Semester 16 30
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
HSD411 Health Economics & Entrepreneurship 2 4
PPT200 Clinical Practice ΙΙ 3 7
PTH323 Biomechanics & Ergonomics 3 5
PTH324 Diagnostic Imaging 2 4
PTH325 Law, Ethics, and Bioethics Topics in Physiotherapy 2 4
PTH332 Physiotherapy of the Musculoskeletal System ΙΙ 4 6

 

Forth Year Courses 30 Credits 60 ECTS
Seventh Semester 24 30
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
ERG100 Occupational Therapy 3 3
HEA410 Senior Project I 3 6
NUR110 First Aid 3 3
PPT300 Clinical Practice ΙΙΙ 3 5
PTH411 Physiotherapy in Different Age-Groups 4 3
PTH412 Physiotherapy Assessment 4 5
PTH413 Sports Physiotherapy 4 5
Eighth Semester 6 30
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
HEA420 Senior Project II 3 12
PPR400 Clinical Training 3 18
Elective Courses    
Fifth Semester 5 9
Students must select one of the two electives offered in the 5th semester
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
ENH070* English for Health Sciences I 3 5
LOG203 Speech Therapy 2 4

Assessment Method

Degree Requirements Credits ECTS
First Year Courses 37 60
Second Year Courses 42 60
Third Year Courses 35 60
Forth Year Courses 30 60
Total Requirements 144 240

How to apply

The general admission requirement for all undergraduate programs is the successful completion of the secondary education cycle.

  1. A completed application form together with a non-refundable fee of €52. 
  2. Official copy of High School Leaving Certificate and grade marksheet in English
  3. Proof of English language proficiency (if any)*
  4. Copy of a valid passport (for international applicants only)

Application deadline

Generally, the deadline for applying

for the Fall semester is end of August and

for Spring semester, end of November

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student classification – as freshman, sophomore, junior or senior – depends upon the number of ECTS successfully completed. The ECTS for each classification are:

Freshman

0-60 ECTS

Sophomore

61-120 ECTS

Junior

121-180 ECTS

Senior

180 or more ECTS

 

Students may register as part-time or full-time, depending on ECTS per semester and period of study.

 Requirements for full-time students: 

*Fall and Spring Semester: up to 30 ECTS

*Summer Session: up to 15 ECTS

Additional entry requirements

The general admission requirement for all undergraduate programs is the successful completion of the secondary education cycle. All applicants will need to submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions

English language requirements

Languages:Greek

Fees and funding

Application Fees

10.680 euro per academic year

Additional Fee information

Application fee: € 52 first semester
Registration fee: € 26 per semester
Student Activity fee:€ 34 per semester
Technology fee: € 18 per semester
Transcript fee; € 5 per copy
Degree Application fee: € 60
Europass Diploma Supplement - Free

Resit Exam fee € 75

Provider information

Main Contact

6 Diogenis Str., 2404 Engomi

Contact Person: EUC

Phone: +35722778744