These are the admission requirements for the Physiotherapy Bachelor's degree

You can enroll in the distance learning physiotherapy program if you have completed training as a physiotherapist according to PhysTh-APrV. Additionally, you must provide proof of your university entrance qualification in the form of a high school diploma, technical college entrance qualification, or a subject-related university of applied sciences entrance qualification.

At IU, you can also enroll without a high school diploma under these conditions:

• You have completed a qualified professional training as a physiotherapist. After completing your training, you have worked as a physiotherapist for at least 3 years.
• Or in addition to your physiotherapy training, you have completed an advanced training course, such as becoming a certified business economist.

Study Contents & Modules: This is the Course Schedule in the Physiotherapy Bachelor's Degree

The Bachelor's degree program at IU International University is modular. A module typically consists of 5 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as a written exam or a written assignment. You complete your Bachelor's degree step by step – and even have a large degree of freedom to determine when you want to complete each module.

Due to your physiotherapy education, we fully recognize the first 3 semesters, equivalent to 90 ECTS. Therefore, only the modules relevant to your distance learning in the 4th, 5th, and 6th semesters are listed here. In the full-time program, you can structure your study plan as follows:

• 1st–3rd Semester (recognized): Fundamentals of Anatomy I, Fundamentals of Physiology, General Foundations of Physiotherapeutic Practice, Physiotherapeutic Examination, Assessment, Physical Therapy and Massage Techniques, Legal and Socio-Scientific Foundations, Fundamentals of Anatomy II, Fundamentals of Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology and Training Therapy, Pathophysiology, General Pathology, Treatment Plan/Documentation Development, Physiotherapeutic Treatment Techniques, Special Pathology I, Special Pathology II, Physiotherapy in Internal Medicine, Physiotherapy in Surgery and Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy in Paediatrics and Neurology, Physiotherapy in Occupational Medicine, Psychiatry, and Geriatrics
• 4th Semester: Health Economics, Introduction to Scientific Work, Framework Conditions of the Health Market, Social History, Philosophy, Ethics, Qualitative Research Methods, Neuro- and Pathophysiology in Therapy - Fundamentals
• 5th Semester: Evidence-Based Practice, Clinical Reasoning, Collaborative Work, Health Law, Neuro- and Pathophysiology in Therapy - Pain, Quality Management in Health Care
• 6th Semester: Seminar: Special Diseases, Leadership 4.0, Elective Subject, Bachelor Thesis

During the physiotherapy studies, you also specialize in a subject according to your interests. The following modules are available for selection: Therapeutic Practice Establishment, Didactics for Therapists, Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy, Prevention and Health in Physiotherapy.

Study Concept: How the Part-Time Physiotherapy Study at IU Works

You can adjust the online physiotherapy studies at IU International University to fit your life and everyday schedule as it suits you best. For example, you can choose one of the 3 study models: In the full-time program, you need a total of 6 semesters, or 36 months, to complete the Bachelor's degree. In part-time study I, you study for 8 semesters until completion. Or you can opt for part-time study II and take 12 semesters to complete your Bachelor's degree.

With each module enrollment, you will receive study materials from IU in printed study booklets. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of a lesson. Depending on the module, the study materials are supplemented with podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books via the practical IU Learn App.

Furthermore, many modules offer virtual teaching events, allowing you to interact interactively with your fellow students and lecturers.

A particularly practical and flexible feature is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 7 days a week, around the clock, when you feel adequately prepared for the exam, for example, in construction. Additionally, we have around 40 exam centres in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where you can also take your exams in the traditional on-site manner.