Full Accreditation, for 6 years, by A3ES (Portuguese Accreditation Agency), 08-02-2017.
The course is taught in exclusively Portuguese.
At the end of the course, graduates can practice as Physiotherapists in hospital units; occupational health units; continuing care units; rehabilitation centers; health centers; homes and residences for the elderly; private institutions of social solidarity; education and special education institutions; sports clubs; thermal baths; education and research centers; clinics or private offices, home support entities or services.
Why choose Physiotherapy at ESS-FP?
Our teachers keep close and supportive throughout your course.
Highly qualified, differentiated and experienced faculty, nationally and internationally recognized.
Pedagogical clinic equipped with the most advanced technologies and equipment allowing students to learn in the context of real practice and a gradual adaptation to the future professional life.
Traineeship at the UFP’s Hospital providing an unparalleled quantitative and qualitative clinical experience, preparing students for a better inclusion in the job market.
Your support team
Educational success is achieved through teamwork. During your application process, and whenever you need it, you will have the support and advice of a team of professionals.
Professors
In addition to being academically qualified, our teaching staff is known to be very open and available to clarify your questions.
Welcome Team
The Welcome Team, created with UFP collaborators who are mostly alumni of the university, aims to facilitate the integration of the new students.
Staff
In-person (during office hours) or a click away, our staff is professional and willing to help.
Study plan
1st Cycle – Licenciatura (BSc)* · Duration: 8 Semesters · 240 ECTS
According to Dispatch n.º 7090/2019, DR 2nd series no. 151, of 8 August 2019.
* Successful completion of all curricular units and the approval at 240 ECTS confers a Licenciado (BSc) degree.
SCHOOL OF HEALTH (polytechnic education)
Program coordinator
Fátima Santos, PhD
coordenacao.lfis@ufp.edu.pt
Send the form if you wish to be contacted:
Dates and costs
Academic Year 2022/23
Physiotherapy Fees
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 | COURSE / Undergraduate | APPLICATION | ANUAL INSCRIPTION (REGISTRATION) Includes student insurance, free access to the Internet and to UFP’s Intranet system | PAYMENT IN 1 INSTALMENT Paid in full when registering | PAYMENT IN 10 INSTALMENTS 1st Instalment paid when registering. Remaining 9 instalments paid until the 10th day of the following months (October to June) | ADDITIONAL CHARGES Internships carried out outside the Pedagogical Clinics and Teaching Hospital. Use and Wear of Dental Clinic Instruments |
| Physiotherapy 1st Year | 150 € | 450 € | 5500 € | 10 x 605 € = 6050 € | ||
| Physiotherapy 2nd Year | ––– | 450 € | 4980 € | 10 x 550 € = 5500 € | 3 € per day of external internship | |
| Physiotherapy 3rd Year | ––– | 450 € | 4850 € | 10 x 530 € = 5300 € | 3 € per day of external internship | |
| Physiotherapy 4th Year | ––– | 450 € | 4850 € | 10 x 530 € = 5300 € | 3 € per day of external internship | |
| Physiotherapy External Student (ECTS) | 150 € | 450 € | 120 € x Nº ECTS | 125 € x Nº ECTS | ||
Other Fees and Information
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| 1. | Forms of payment, infractions and discounts are duly identified in the General Rules Regarding the Payment of School Fees at ESS-FP | |
| 2. | Request of creditation of studies taken at other institutions or of professional experience and competences | 110 € |
| 2.1. | Request for reanalysis of the creditation application | 55 € |
| 2.2. | The registration of creditations involves the payment of a fee, paid at a specific moment, that is identified in the rules referred above | |
| 3. | Tuition fee per ECTS of part-time regime, isolated curricular units and extracurricular units identified in a specific document | |
| 4. | Extraordinary fee for internships and clinical practice in external health units, when chosen by the student or due to lack of internal availability in the respective internship area will be set per course and school year | |
| 5. | Portuguese course for foreigners (students enrolled in courses and isolated curricular units of FCS, ESS and master of Psychology) | |
| 5.1. | Tuition fee paid in 1 instalment (paid in full when registering)/per school year | 1200 € |
| 5.2. | Tuition fee paid in 10 instalments (1st Instalment of 144 € paid when registering and the remaining 9 paid from October to June) )/per school year | 1440 € |
| 6. | Extraordinary exams | 60 € |
| 7. | Registration declaration in Portuguese | 6 € |
| 8. | Registration declaration in English or French | 15 € |
| 9. | Duplicate of student card | 15 € |
| 10. | Revision of exam | 60 € |
| 11. | Re-entry request | 60 € |
| 12. | Certificate of curricular units in Portuguese (amount per ECTS) | 0,70 € |
| 13. | Certificate of curricular units in English, French or Spanish (amount per ECTS) | 1 € |
| 14. | Curricular units programmes (amount per curricular unit) | 6 € |
| 15. | Degree certificate simultaneously with the diploma and supplement to the diploma | 280 € |
| 16. | Diploma in Portuguese (includes the supplement to the diploma) | 130 € |
| 17. | Diploma in English, French or Spanish | 150 € |
| 18. | Duplicate of the supplement to the diploma | 70 € |
| 19. | Degree certificate | 205 € |
| 20. | Other certificates of degrees (not foreseen in the fees) | 130 € |
Application info
I have never been enrolled in the higher education system
· I am a European Union national
· I am not a European Union national
I have already been enrolled in the higher education system
· I am transferring from another higher education institution/changing course
· I already have an undergraduate or graduate degree
I am Candidate over 23 years old
· Admission to Higher Education for Applicants over 23 Years Old
Exchange program / study abroad
Higher School of Health Fernando Pessoa’s students (ESS-FP) who meet the eligibility criteria have the possibility of studying and/or doing internship periods in international mobility.
Study periods in international mobility of students are carried out in higher education institutions outside Portugal, with which ESS-FP maintains student exchange agreements under the Erasmus + Program (in the European area) or other existing bilateral exchange agreements.
Information about mobility/exchange programs is available through the International Relations Office (link).