Official qualification
Malaga
At UAX Mare Nostrum we offer you the Degree in Physiotherapy in Malaga, with which you will become one of the most prepared and demanded profiles in the health sector. With a practice-oriented curriculum, professional specialisations and extensive theoretical knowledge and technological certifications in the most innovative therapeutic areas. This degree belongs to the UAX Mare Nostrum University.
Do you dream of working as a physiotherapist in hospitals, clinics or rehabilitation centres, or even running your own practice? Our Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy in Málaga provides you with training to the highest standard, with a practical and comprehensive approach covering all areas of physiotherapy, in line with World Physiotherapy standards.
In addition, you have the option to complete your training with a double degree in Physiotherapy and CAFYD , which is ideal for broadening your skills in the field of sport.
The Physiotherapy degree at UAX Mare Nostrum in Malaga is accredited by the best professionals and companies in the sector. The physiotherapy subjects are designed to cover all fields of application of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
In addition, the physiotherapy curriculum has a high practical component (60%) where you will handle the most used technology in the clinic, such as biomechanical analysis of human body movement, electrostimulation, algometry, thermographic camera, among others.
Places available for new students: 125
FIRST COURSE | |||
Subject | Character | ECTS | Semester |
| Structure and function of the human body | FB | 12 | Annual |
| Communication and Professional Development | FB | 9 | Annual |
| General Physiotherapy | OB | 15 | Annual |
| Locomotor system | FB | 6 | 1º |
| Statistics | FB | 6 | 1º |
| Applied Biophysics | FB | 6 | 2º |
| Psychology | FB | 6 | 2º |
SECOND COURSE | |||
Subject | Character | ECTS | Semester |
| Special Physiotherapy I | OB | 18 | Annual |
| Medical and surgical conditions I | OB | 9 | Annual |
| Introduction to Research in Physiotherapy and Critical Analysis | FB | 6 | 1º |
| Biomechanics | FB | 9 | Annual |
| Integrated Physiotherapy I | OB | 6 | 2º |
| Computers | OB | 6 | 1º |
| Modern Language I | OB | 6 | 2º |
THIRD COURSE | |||
Subject | Character | ECTS | Semester |
| Special Physiotherapy II | OB | 20 | Annual |
| Medical-Surgical Conditions II | OB | 9 | Annual |
| Physiotherapy in Clinical Specialities I | OB | 8 | Annual |
Legislation, Public Health and Health Administration | OB | 9 | 1º |
| Integrated Physiotherapy II | OB | 6 | 2º |
| External Academic Internships - Clinical Internships I | PAE | 8 | Annual |
FOURTH YEAR | |||
Subject | Character | ECTS | Semester |
| Physiotherapy in Clinical Specialities II | OB | 14 | Annual |
| Orthosis and Prosthesis | OP | 6 | 1º |
| Anthropology | OP | 6 | 1º |
| Ergonomics | OP | 3 | 1º |
| Feedback techniques | OP | 3 | 1º |
| Complementary therapies in physiotherapy | OP | 3 | 1º |
| Health emergencies | OP | 3 | 1º |
| Modern Language II | OP | 6 | 1º |
| External Academic Internships - Clinical Internships II | PAE | 32 | Annual |
| Final Degree Project | TFG | 8 | Annual |
*Character: FB: Basic Training, Ob: Compulsory, Op: Elective
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*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
A degree in physiotherapy in Málaga offers a wide range of career opportunities, and our teaching methodology is based on a competence-based learning model, designed to help you develop the knowledge, clinical skills and decision-making abilities required by today’s professional practice.
Through a practical, interdisciplinary and student-centred approach, you will learn to tackle the various therapeutic scenarios you will encounter in your future professional life with precision and confidence. You will work with clinical cases, simulations and applied learning experiences that will enable you to integrate theory with practice from the very first years of the course.
In addition, you will incorporate the digital and technological skills that are increasingly prevalent in modern physiotherapy, familiarising yourself with assessment tools, biomechanical analysis and advanced simulation used in real clinical settings.
To this end, you will receive training in key specialisms such as neurological, respiratory, oncological, traumatological and sports physiotherapy, ensuring comprehensive preparation in the field of rehabilitation.
Facilities: study physiotherapy in spaces that replicate real-world professional practice
Combine a solid scientific grounding with hundreds of hours of practical training in specialised laboratories and advanced simulation environments, where you will develop skills in assessment, treatment, functional recovery and therapeutic exercise.
Thanks to the Virtual Simulation Hospital, virtual reality applied to clinical cases and the most innovative analysis technology, you will be able to practise clinical skills and decision-making abilities in safe environments before coming into contact with real patients, replicating care situations similar to those you will encounter in your professional practice.
Because a physiotherapist does more than just treat injuries: they learn to assess, prevent and optimise movement.
By studying physiotherapy in Málaga, you will gain first-hand insight into the career opportunities available, guided by leading institutions in the sector, where you will undertake 780 hours of work placements at local businesses, public and private hospitals, clinics, sports development centres and sports clubs at both local and national levels.
The link with the profession begins right from the first year. At the start of each academic year, students take part in Congress Day, an event where leading figures in physiotherapy and professionals from various fields of healthcare share their experience and present the different career opportunities within the sector. This initiative supports early career guidance for students and helps them understand the value of multidisciplinary work within healthcare teams.
These are some of the organisations with which we have agreements for the Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy in Málaga:
Admission criteria and tests:
The University establishes an access process that is synthesized in:
1. Psychopedagogical evaluation of the different aptitudes required of a university student, depending on the studies he/she has opted for and the previous knowledge necessary to successfully complete those studies.
2. Level test in the foreign language chosen by the student.
3. Didactic orientation session on the vocational option chosen by the student.
4. If necessary, personal interview with the student to clear up any doubts that may arise.
In any case, the tests established by the University are not exclusive in themselves, but rather orientative.
Number of new admission places offered:
125 places.
Graduates in Physiotherapy:
International mobility in physiotherapy offers a transformative experience that has a positive impact on the professional, academic and personal development of students:
At the professional level, it allows getting to know different health systems, innovative techniques and updated therapeutic approaches, strengthening competences and expanding job opportunities in a globalised environment.
At the academic level, it fosters the exchange of knowledge, learning in multicultural contexts and access to new teaching and research methodologies.
On a personal level, the international experience promotes autonomy, adaptation to change and the development of intercultural skills, forming physiotherapists who are more comprehensive, critical and committed to excellence and diversity.
The Málaga Campus combines a modern, collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art resources, offering you the best academic and professional experience.
What’s more, studying in Málaga allows you to enjoy a city that welcomes talent, with a thriving healthcare and scientific ecosystem, and a wealth of career opportunities in Andalusia, Spain and internationally.
Thanks to UAX Mare Nostrum’s partnership agreements, you’ll be able to undertake your degree work placements at top-tier organisations, both in Málaga and across the rest of Spain
Within the UAX Maker educational model, practical experience is not merely a supplement: it is the cornerstone. A prime example of this is the participation of our students on the Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy and CAFYD in the Málaga Half Marathon, where they provided support to the runners, putting their knowledge into practice in a professional and dynamic environment.
At UAX Mare Nostrum, you will study whilst maintaining close links with hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centres, sports organisations and leading healthcare organisations. Our close ties with the sector and the practical focus of the degree will enable you to develop the skills and specialisations currently in demand in the job market.
Throughout your degree, you will interact with practising professionals, undertake work placements at leading centres and take part in experiences that will help you build your professional network and shape your future career. That is why our graduates stand out for their practical skills, their mastery of therapeutic technology and their high employability.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy prepares you to improve people’s quality of life through movement, recovery and prevention. From the very first year, you will gain practical training focused on the actual treatment of patients and the development of essential clinical skills. At UAX Mare Nostrum, you’ll learn in specialised facilities with a fully practical approach, guided by practising professionals. Discover what it’s like to study Physiotherapy through the academic perspective of the degree programme and the experiences of our students.
A leading academic staff
Learn from physiotherapists who combine teaching with clinical practice and research. Our team brings together expertise from various areas of physiotherapy, offering a practical, up-to-date and multidisciplinary perspective on the profession.
Diploma in Physiotherapy and Master's Degree in International Health from the University of Malaga. PhD student in Health Sciences in the Biomechanics and Chronic Musculoskeletal Processes research group. Specialist in manual therapy and osteopathy, certified in Functional Movement System (FMS). Physiotherapist for Unicaja Basketball since 1997 and member of the Chair of Health and Pain at the University of Malaga.
Graduate in CAFYD, graduate in physiotherapy and Master in Sports Performance from the University of Barcelona. 9 seasons as part of the first team basketball medical team at Futbol Club Barcelona, 3 years in the department of physical preparation and physiotherapy CAR Sant Cugat, among others.
Graduate in Physiotherapy from the CEU San Pablo University in Madrid and Master in Manual Therapy from the University of Alcalá de Henares. PhD student in Health and Sport at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, she has more than 10 years of clinical experience, seven of them at the Hospital QuirónSalud Madrid as rehabilitation coordinator, and at the UAPO Foundation, specialising in oncological physiotherapy and recovery after breast cancer surgery.
Degree in Psychology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, with a Master's degree in Psycho-oncology and in Bioethics and Law. She has more than 16 years of experience in Palliative Care and Psycho-oncology, forming part of the team at the Cudeca Foundation and the Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital. She has been a lecturer on the Master's Degree in Palliative Care at the University of Malaga and has been a speaker at national and international conferences, and has received recognition for her work in psychosocial care and health training.
PhD Cum Laude in Humanities and Digital Communication from the UNIR, with a DEA in Hispanic Philology (UNED), Master in Teacher Training and Degrees in Humanities (UNIR) and Journalism (UMA). Professor and researcher expert in Communication and Humanities, she has worked as a journalist in national media and in communication for health and educational institutions. Her career includes university teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, preparation of teaching materials and supervision of Master's theses, as well as participation in international scientific evaluation committees.
She holds a PhD (with distinction) from the University of Málaga and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Granada, specialising in Artificial Intelligence. She has conducted research at UMALASERLAB and the CSIC on projects relating to space debris, gamma rays and gravitational waves, with publications in *Nature* and the UMA Award for Excellence in Research. She combines university teaching in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Engineering with experience in R&D, consultancy in AI and Big Data, and collaboration within the BOOTES Robotic Telescopes network.
Graduate in Physiotherapy from the Alfonso X el Sabio University, specialising in neuromusculoskeletal pain and therapeutic exercise. He combines clinical practice with teaching and dissemination in courses, masters and national and international congresses, and is the author of the book Joder, cómo duele! (Arpa, 2025).
PhD in Psychology with a Master’s degree in Health Psychology and a specialist in Contextual Therapies. With over 10 years’ experience in teaching at international universities and in teacher training, he combines clinical practice as a health psychologist with research; he is the author of articles in international journals and co-author of book chapters, as well as participating in conferences and scientific committees.
A surgeon with a Master’s degree in Innovation in Digital Health and diplomas in Health Sciences Education, Interprofessional Teaching Based on Clinical Simulation, and Python & Data Science. An expert in clinical simulation, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and digital transformation in healthcare, he has coordinated international courses and programmes, is an AHA-certified ACLS instructor, and is a member of scientific societies specialising in clinical simulation in Spain and Latin America, combining medical practice, research and innovation projects in digital health.
If you’re interested in sports physiotherapy, at UAX Mare Nostrum you can complete your studies with the Double Degree in Physiotherapy and Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (CAFYD). This combination will enable you to understand the human body from the perspectives of training, injury prevention and functional recovery.
With the Dual Degree in Physiotherapy + CAFYD, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of movement and sporting performance, preparing you to work in sports clinics, professional teams, rehabilitation centres or high-performance facilities.
Find out more about the double degree in Physiotherapy and CAFYD.
Scholarships and financial support for studying at UAX Mare Nostrum
We know that studying is an investment. That’s why we want to remove financial barriers and make things easier for you. Fill in the form and let our advisers help you discover the scholarships, agreements and personalised financial support that best suit your situation.
Students from Ibero-America
This programme is aimed at Ibero-American citizens or foreign nationals legally resident in countries within the OEI’s sphere of influence. The scholarship covers a 50 per cent discount on the total tuition fees.
Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport
Find out about the scholarships and grants offered by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, categorised by type and level of education.
If you have an immediate family member (up to second degree of kinship) enrolled at UAX, you can benefit from a 5 per cent discount on tuition fees. Because studying as a family is even better.
If you graduated from UAX and are now thinking of studying for a new degree, we want to continue supporting you. That’s why we’re offering you a 10% discount on tuition fees.
If you’ve already decided to take the plunge, enrol early and benefit from a direct grant. It’s a way of rewarding your commitment and giving you a head start in planning your future.
Free tuition for students registered as residents of Málaga who demonstrate academic excellence and continue to meet the criteria that led to their scholarship throughout their academic studies.
Attracting Pre-doctoral Research Talent
Financial support for outstanding students who wish to carry out innovative research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their disciplines.
2025, 2nd Edition
Grants for students on higher-level vocational training, undergraduate, postgraduate or master’s programmes enrolled at Spanish universities with a Santander agreement. A financial supplement to support you whilst undertaking your work placements.
Studying for two degrees at the same time is a challenge, and we want to support you. If you’re already at UAX and enrol on a second degree programme, you’ll receive a grant towards your booking fee and tuition fees.
If you’re a high-performance athlete, at UAX we want to help you balance your passion with your studies. We offer specific grants that can cover up to 50 per cent of your tuition fees.
If you’d like to continue your studies with us and progress from vocational training to a bachelor’s degree, from one bachelor’s degree to another, or from a bachelor’s degree to a postgraduate degree, we’re here to support you with a grant covering up to 25 per cent of your tuition fees.
If you have a strong academic record, we would like to recognise your talent with a scholarship designed for new students. (Excludes the degree in Medicine).
*Terms and conditions to be published
Students from Ecuador
This programme is aimed at citizens with Ecuadorian nationality and/or residence who wish to undertake an online master’s degree in Spain. The scholarship covers a 50 per cent discount on the total tuition fees.
Bank customers
This agreement gives you access to special support for selected online master’s programmes, along with payment plans designed to suit your financial circumstances.
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