Selbsttest Bachelor Physiotherapie FH / Physiotherapeut FH

What does the day-to-day work of physiotherapists FH look like?

Physiotherapists FH work in independent practice or as employees in physiotherapy practices, hospitals, clinics, retirement and nursing homes, institutions for the disabled, etc.

They work with people whose physical mobility or performance is restricted, e.g. after accidents and operations, due to illness or congenital disabilities. They use manual and physical treatment methods such as massage, special hand movements, ultrasound or heat patches. An important part of the treatment involves stretching, flexibility and strength exercises, during which they instruct the patients. They often use aids such as dumbbells, therabands, medicine balls or other training equipment.

The treatment begins with an examination, during which the physiotherapist forms their own picture of the limitations and difficulties based on the doctor's prescription, defines the therapy goals together with the client and creates a treatment plan from this. They then guide their clients through the exercises, correct incorrect postures and help them to develop strategies for dealing with their pain, movement restrictions or injuries.

The aim of the treatments is to regain the greatest possible mobility and independence.

Question 1:

Do the activities described meet your expectations? Would you like to work as a physiotherapist FH?

Yes Partially No

2 Target group and skills

Target group and skills: Who is the physiotherapy course at a university of applied sciences suitable for? What qualities and skills are required?

The "Physiotherapy Bachelor (FH)" degree program is aimed at

High school graduates who are interested in medical and psychological issues as well as in practical work with their hands
Professionals with a vocational qualification in healthcare who wish to develop their skills in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation

Important qualities for this profession are

Interest in health and healing issues
Willingness to serve and enjoyment of contact with different people
skillful hands
No fear of contact
Empathy and at the same time the ability to set boundaries
Patience, perseverance and pleasure in demonstrating and explaining

Question 2:

Do you belong to one of the target groups of this physiotherapy training and do you have the necessary personal qualities?

Yes No

3 Prerequisites

Requirements for admission to a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy at a university of applied sciences:

The respective universities of applied sciences decide independently who can study physiotherapy*.

The following requirements usually apply for admission to the "Physiotherapy Bachelor (FH)" degree program:

School requirements:

Federal certificate of proficiency with vocational baccalaureate

Or

Technical or gymnasiale Matura

Or

Recognized SRC training under the old law

Or

Degree from a higher technical college for health HF

And

Vaccinations or existing immunity (e.g. against polio, hepatitis B or diphtheria)

And

English language skills at level B2-C1.

Practical requirements / professional experience:

At least two months of practical work experience in a field of physiotherapy (pre-study internship) must be completed before starting the course.
If you have a vocational baccalaureate in healthcare, a vocational baccalaureate with an EFZ in healthcare, higher education in healthcare or work experience in healthcare, you can have an individual assessment carried out to determine whether you already have the necessary work experience.

Entrance examination:

Anyone who meets the formal admission requirements can take part in the aptitude test. This consists of a written examination and a practical test.

*As already mentioned, the respective universities of applied sciences decide on admission to studies. They can largely design their courses themselves. Institutional accreditation in accordance with the Higher Education Funding and Coordination Act (HFKG) (Chapter 5.) of the federal government is a prerequisite for the designation right "university of applied sciences" or "university" and "university of teacher education", the granting of federal contributions and program accreditation.

Question 3:

Do you meet the requirements for admission?

Yes Partially No

If you do not have a qualification at upper secondary level, there are still ways: even as an adult, it is possible to obtain the Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ) or a general qualification at upper secondary level. You can find out more about catch-up training for adults in ourGuide "The Swiss education system at a glance"
If you have a federally recognized apprenticeship qualification without a vocational baccalaureate, you can catch up on the vocational baccalaureate. Many of the cantonal vocational baccalaureate schools offer special BM2 courses for qualified professionals, which last approx. 4 semesters (part-time) or 2 semesters (full-time).Hereyou will find an overview of the cantonal websites. You also have the opportunity to take the Federal Vocational Baccalaureate examination after individual preparation. You can find more informationhere.
Please also take a look at our self-tests:
- You catch up on the vocational baccalaureate:Vocational baccalaureate self-test
- You catch up on the gymnasiale Matura:Matura schools for adults Self-test
If you are not sure whether your professional experience will be recognized as work experience for the physiotherapy course, clarify your chances directly with the university of your choice.
If you have little or no professional experience, you have the following options:
- Look for a relevant job/internship to gain experience.Hereyou will find helpful information.
- If you know someone from your private or professional environment who works in the relevant field, ask this person for tips and whether he/she would support you in your job search. He/she will certainly have the relevant contacts and connections.
If you are not sure whether your English language skills are sufficient, take aPlacement testand let schools of your choice show you how you can improve your English in the time you want.Hereyou will find suitable offers.
If you are unsure about vaccinations, contact the school of your choice to find out the exact requirements.

If you do not have a qualification at upper secondary level, there are still ways: even as an adult, it is possible to obtain the Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ) or a general qualification at upper secondary level. You can find out more about catch-up training for adults in ourGuide "The Swiss education system at a glance".
If you have a federally recognized apprenticeship qualification without a vocational baccalaureate, you can catch up on the vocational baccalaureate. Many of the cantonal vocational baccalaureate schools offer special BM2 courses for qualified professionals, which last approx. 4 semesters (part-time) or 2 semesters (full-time).Hereyou will find an overview of the cantonal websites. You also have the opportunity to take the Federal Vocational Baccalaureate examination after individual preparation. You can find more informationhere.
Please also take a look at our self-tests:
- You catch up on the vocational baccalaureate:Vocational baccalaureate self-test
- You catch up on the gymnasiale Matura:Matura schools for adults Self-test.
If you are not sure whether your professional experience will be recognized as work experience for the physiotherapy course, clarify your chances directly with the university of your choice.
If you have little or no professional experience, you have the following options:
- Look for a relevant job/internship to gain experience.Hereyou will find helpful information.
- If you know someone from your private or professional environment who works in the relevant field, ask this person for tips and whether he/she would support you in your job search. He/she will certainly have the relevant contacts and connections.
If you are not sure whether your English language skills are sufficient, take aPlacement testand let schools of your choice show you how you can improve your English in the time you want.Hereyou will find suitable offers.
If you are unsure about vaccinations, contact the school of your choice to find out the exact requirements.

4 Learning content

Subject matter and content of the course

Approximately two thirds of the course consists of theoretical lessons and practical exercises and one third of internships in healthcare institutions.

Learning material:

Medical basics:Anatomy, physiology, pathology, biomechanics, basic clinical knowledge such as orthopaedics, traumatology, neurology
Practical basics:Physiotherapeutic examination and treatment of the musculoskeletal system, internal organs and vessels as well as neuromotor and sensory functions
Interprofessional modules:Scientific work, communication and interprofessional collaboration

Note: In principle, the respective universities of applied sciences are free to decide how they want to structure their degree programs (including physiotherapy studies). There may therefore be differences with regard to the course content and the defined thematic focuses.

Question 4:

Are you interested in this content, would you like to acquire knowledge in these subject areas?

Yes Partially No

5 Costs

Costs and financing of further training, salary

The costs vary depending on the provider, training location and training model and also depend on the sponsorship of the university of applied sciences (public, semi-private, private). In general, the following costs can be expected for physiotherapy training (three years full-time):

Course fees:between CHF 700 and CHF 1000 per semester for public schools and Swiss residents. Students from abroad must expect higher course fees.
Application/registration fee:between CHF 200.- and 300.-
Examination fees (per semester):are normally included in the course fees
Additional costs:Some providers charge extra costs for teaching materials, training documents, copies/printouts, student ID/campus card, locker keys, etc.
Wage:The cumulative salary of all internships over the entire 4 years averages CHF 25,000.

Question 5:

Are you able to pay between CHF 700 and CHF 1000 per semester?

Yes Partially No

6 Duration and effort

Duration of study, number of lessons, training model and learning effort

Duration of studies and training modelThe Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy at university of applied sciences level is a full-time course and lasts 6 or 8 semesters. It consists of a total of two years of classroom teaching and two years of internships. One year of practical training is completed after the degree course as the 4th year of study (qualifying for a profession), the other year of practical training takes place in several parts during the degree course. During the last two semesters, students work on a professionally relevant topic using scientific methods in a Bachelor's thesis.
Number of lessonsStudy achievements are expressed in so-called ECTS points (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System Points), a kind of tool for the standardized study structure of Bachelor's and Master's degree courses at universities. As a rule, 180 ECTS points are required for a Bachelor's degree, which corresponds to 4,500-5,400 hours of work. (One ECTS point corresponds to a student workload of 25 to 30 working hours). This includes all study units such as lectures, tutorials, exercises, coursework, semester examinations, etc.
Teaching formatTeaching is mainly carried out in lectures, group lessons and exercises/projects.
Learning effort: You should allow sufficient time for preparation and follow-up of the lessons as well as for self-study - how much depends on your previous knowledge, working style, learning speed and chosen training model.

Did you know that...: Since 2006, the basic training for physiotherapists (Bachelor) has taken place at universities of applied sciences. In addition, the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) has recognized four locations for universities of applied sciences: Zurich/Winterthur, Bern, French-speaking Switzerland, Ticino.

Question 6:

Can you find the time to study?

Yes No

7 Graduation

Degree, diploma and title

The Bachelor's degree program in Physiotherapy has a modular structure and each module concludes with a written or practical examination.

At the end of the first year of study (= assessment level), there is a partial examination that you must pass in order to continue your studies.

In the last two semesters of your studies, you will write your Bachelor's thesis, in which you show that you are able to work on a professionally relevant topic in an academic manner.

If you have passed all the modules, your Bachelor's thesis has been accepted and you have successfully presented it, then you still have to complete the 10-month internship - and then you will receive the double degree*:

Professional qualification as a qualified physiotherapist FH
Bachelor of Science (FH) degree in physiotherapy

* If you are studying at a private school, clarify the recognition of the international Bachelor's diploma with the Swiss Red Cross SRC.

Question 7:

Do you have the confidence to pass the assessment and the Bachelor's examination?

Yes Partially No

Self-test "Physiotherapy studies" to become a physiotherapist FH: Is this course the right one for me?

What does the day-to-day work of physiotherapists FH look like?

Question 1:

Target group and skills: Who is the physiotherapy course at a university of applied sciences suitable for? What qualities and skills are required?

Question 2:

Requirements for admission to a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy at a university of applied sciences:

Question 3:

Subject matter and content of the course

Question 4:

Costs and financing of further training, salary

Question 5:

Duration of study, number of lessons, training model and learning effort

Question 6:

Degree, diploma and title

Question 7:

Have you already made up your mind?
Or would you like to know more?

Self-test "Physiotherapy studies" to become a physiotherapist FH: Is this course the right one for me?

What does the day-to-day work of physiotherapists FH look like?

Question 1:

Target group and skills: Who is the physiotherapy course at a university of applied sciences suitable for? What qualities and skills are required?

Question 2:

Requirements for admission to a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy at a university of applied sciences:

Question 3:

Subject matter and content of the course

Question 4:

Costs and financing of further training, salary

Question 5:

Duration of study, number of lessons, training model and learning effort

Question 6:

Degree, diploma and title

Question 7:

Have you already made up your mind? Or would you like to know more?

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