Physiotherapy
Uniform Master's studies
Physiotherapy
Why are these studies worth choosing?
Physiotherapy is a field with a long tradition and great significance for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunctions resulting from injuries, accidents, various diseases or ageing. Advances in mevidicine and technology are driving the dynamic development of non-invasive treatment methods used in physiotherapy – such as manual therapies, laser therapies, physical therapies and many others – which creates excellent opportunities for future physiotherapists to expand their knowledge, practice and specialisation in different areas. This widely respected and socially necessary medical profession enables not only the continuous improvement of qualifications and gaining diverse experience but also encourages a creative approach to developing therapeutic solutions tailored to individual cases. This is a course of study for people who are proactive, empathetic and patient, enjoy interacting with people and seek deep personal satisfaction from helping others.
The practical-profile Physiotherapy programme at VIZJA University fully complies with the legal requirements of the current Act on the Profession of Physiotherapist. It covers specialised topics in the fields of medical sciences, health sciences, and physical culture sciences, with particular emphasis on the importance of physiotherapy across various medical disciplines (orthopaedics, traumatology, rheumatology, neurology, paediatrics, geriatrics, sports medicine, and more). Students deepen their understanding of diagnostics and modern physiotherapeutic treatment methods, while developing the skills necessary to conduct physiotherapy processes based on individual patient needs and cooperation with a multidisciplinary medical team. A key element of the programme includes physiotherapy internships in reputable medical facilities with various profiles, as well as the development of interpersonal skills necessary to work with patients and their families, always in accordance with professional ethics and responsibility.
Physiotherapy – what can you do after graduation?
As a qualified physiotherapist you can find employment in public and private health care institutions – hospitals, clinics etc., as well as specialist rehabilitation centres, sports medicine centres, nursing homes, hospices, spas and sanatoriums. Physiotherapists can also pursue a career in the wellness industry (e.g. wellness centres, spa hotels, massage clinics) and the fitness industry (the services of a physiotherapist are increasingly becoming standard in gyms and sports clubs). After graduating with a degree in physiotherapy from VIZJA University, you can also open your own physiotherapy practice as part of your professional development, become involved in scientific and research activities or even be active in the organisation and development of healthcare services.
This programme
is for you if:
You are interested in the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and its treatment methods.
You have the physical and psychological aptitude to work as a physiotherapist.
You want to help people professionally regain their mobility, health, and overall well-being.
Curriculum and study structure
The study programme in Physiotherapy at VIZJA University is carried out in accordance with the Polish educational standard for the profession of physiotherapist, as defined in the Regulation of the Minister of Science of 26 July 2019 on educational standards for the professions of physician, dentist, pharmacist, nurse, midwife, laboratory diagnostician, physiotherapist, and paramedic (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2019, item 1573).
During the Uniform Master’s studies in Physiotherapy at Vizja University, students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to restore and maintain physical fitness that has been lost or reduced due to illness or injury in people of all ages. Through both theoretical and practical classes, they learn to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of physiotherapy processes, practise how to respond in challenging and atypical situations specific to the profession, and develop communication skills for working with patients and their families—always guided by the principles of professional ethics. Completion of the programme enables graduates to obtain the Master of Physiotherapy degree, which is required to enter the profession.
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Normal and X-ray anatomy | 4 | 60/- |
| Medical biology | 1 | 17/- |
| Biochemistry | 1 | 20/- |
| Genetics | 1 | 15/- |
| Biophysics | 1 | 17/- |
| First aid | 1 | 17/- |
| Philosophy and bioethics | 2 | 30/- |
| Economics and the health care system | 1 | 16/- |
| History of physiotherapy | 1 | 15/- |
| General and special pedagogy | 1 | 20/- |
| Basics of law | 1 | 20/- |
| General sociology and sociology of disability | 1 | 20/- |
| Information technologies | 1 | 10/- |
| Physical education | 0 | 30/- |
| Physiotherapy didactics | 1 | 15/- |
| Management and marketing | 1 | 17/- |
| Public health | 1 | 17/- |
| General physiotherapy | 2 | 30/- |
| Physioprophylaxis and health promotion | 1 | 20/- |
| Movement education and movement teaching methodology | 2 | 34/- |
| Kinesiology | 1 | 25/- |
| Legal and ethical aspects in the physiotherapist's procedure with an adult patient/Legal and ethical aspects in the physiotherapist's procedure with a minor patient | 1 | 17/- |
| Laboratory and imaging diagnostics | 2 | 30/- |
| Physical activity of the elderly | 1 | 17/- |
| OHS | 0 | 5/- |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Normal and X-ray anatomy | 2 | 30/- |
| Biomechanics | 2 | 29/- |
| General physiology with neurophysiology | 3 | 55/- |
| Foreign language | 1 | 30/- |
| Psychology | 1 | 28/- |
| Demography and epidemiology | 1 | 17/- |
| Physical education | 0 | 30/- |
| General physiotherapy | 1 | 17/- |
| Kinesitherapy | 4 | 67/- |
| Movement education and movement teaching methodology | 2 | 34/- |
| Physical medicine - physical therapy | 4 | 68/- |
| Assistant practice | 5 | 150/- |
| Recreational forms of physical activity / Outdoor forms of movement | 2 | 34/- |
| Diet in health and disease / Diet coaching | 2 | 28/- |
SECOND YEAR OF STUDY
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Functional and palpation anatomy | 2 | 30/- |
| Physiology of physical exertion | 3 | 40/- |
| General pathology | 2 | 34/- |
| Foreign language | 1 | 30/- |
| Kinesitherapy | 2 | 38/- |
| Massage | 2 | 34/- |
| Manual therapy | 2 | 35/- |
| Physical medicine - physical therapy | 2 | 34/- |
| Balneoclimatology and biological regeneration | 2 | 34/- |
| Basics of health training/ Pilates basics | 2 | 30/- |
| Motor games supporting the psychomotor development of a child/ Relaxation methods and concentration exercises | 0 | 30/- |
| Special methods of physiotherapy - postural reeducation methods | 2 | 36/- |
| Special methods of physiotherapy - reeducation neuromuscular | 2 | 30/- |
| Special methods of physiotherapy – neurorehabilitation | 2 | 50/- |
| Basics of kinesiotaping | 3 | 17/- |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language | 1 | 30/- |
| Kinesitherapy | 2 | 34/- |
| Massage | 2 | 34/- |
| Clinical foundations of physiotherapy in intensive care | 2 | 37/- |
| Clinical foundations of physiotherapy in surgery | 2 | 34/- |
| Clinical foundations of physiotherapy in neurology and neurosurgery | 3 | 55/- |
| Clinical foundations of physiotherapy in pulmonology | 2 | 34/- |
| Clinical foundations of physiotherapy in orthopedics | 3 | 50/- |
| Physiotherapy of temporomandibular joints | 0 | 32/- |
| Hospital infections | 1 | 20/- |
| Summer internship in kinesitherapy | 1 | 300/- |
THIRD YEAR OF STUDY
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language | 1 | 30/- |
| Physiotherapy in internal diseases in surgery and intensive care | 2 | 39/- |
| Clinical foundations of physiotherapy in gynecology and obstetrics | 2 | 34/- |
| Clinical foundations of physiotherapy in pediatrics and pediatric neurology | 3 | 44/- |
| Clinical physiotherapy in dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system in orthopedics | 3 | 50/- |
| Clinical physiotherapy in dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system in neurology and neurosurgery | 3 | 50/- |
| Clinical foundations of physiotherapy in traumatology and sports medicine | 3 | 50/- |
| Physiotherapy in internal diseases in pulmonology | 2 | 34/- |
| Practice in clinical physiotherapy, physical therapy and massage | 4 | 100/- |
| Selected massage techniques / Selected massage techniques with elements of biological regeneration | 2 | 27/- |
| Special methods of physiotherapy – neurodevelopmental therapy | 1 | 20/- |
| Sensorimotor exercises / Basics of visceral therapy | 2 | 24/- |
| Voice disorders therapy / Basics of speech therapy | 2 | 28/- |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language | 1 | 30/- |
| Functional diagnostics and physiotherapy planning in internal diseases in surgery and intensive care | 3 | 47/- |
| Functional diagnostics and physiotherapy planning in musculoskeletal dysfunctions in orthopedics | 4 | 60/- |
| Functional diagnostics and physiotherapy planning in musculoskeletal dysfunctions in neurology and neurosurgery | 3 | 50/- |
| Clinical physiotherapy in musculoskeletal dysfunctions in traumatology and sports medicine | 3 | 50/- |
| Functional diagnostics and physiotherapy planning in internal diseases in pulmonology | 2 | 45/- |
| Physiotherapy in internal diseases in pediatrics | 2 | 34/- |
| Physiotherapy in internal diseases in gynecology and obstetrics | 2 | 34/- |
| Summer profiled internship - elective | 7 | 200/- |
| Movement education and movement teaching methodology: Health training in the water environment/Therapeutic swimming | 1 | 17/- |
| Clinical foundations of physiotherapy in oncology and palliative medicine | 2 | 34/- |
FOURTH YEAR OF STUDY
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Adapted Physical Activity and Sports for People with Disabilities | 1 | 20/- |
| Clinical Fundamentals of Physiotherapy in Rheumatology | 3 | 40/- |
| Clinical Fundamentals of Physiotherapy in Geriatrics | 2 | 34/- |
| Clinical Fundamentals of Physiotherapy in Psychiatry | 2 | 30/- |
| Functional Diagnostics and Physiotherapy Planning in Musculoskeletal Disorders in Traumatology and Sports Medicine | 4 | 67/- |
| Functional Diagnostics and Physiotherapy Planning in Internal Diseases in Gynecology and Obstetrics | 3 | 47/- |
| Functional Diagnostics and Physiotherapy Planning in Musculoskeletal Disorders in Neurology and Neurosurgery | 3 | 50/- |
| Clinical Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Disorders in Developmental Age | 2 | 34/- |
| Practice in Clinical Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy and Massage | 4 | 100/- |
| Physiotherapy in Internal Diseases in oncology and palliative medicine | 2 | 34/- |
| Tai Chi elements in physiotherapeutic psychoprophylaxis | 2 | 24/- |
| Clinical foundations of physiotherapy in cardiology and cardiac surgery | 2 | 34/- |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Physiotherapy in internal diseases in geriatrics and psychiatry | 3 | 50/- |
| Clinical physiotherapy in dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system in rheumatology | 2 | 40/- |
| Functional diagnostics and planning of physiotherapy in developmental age | 3 | 50/- |
| Adapted physical activity and sports for people with disabilities | 1 | 20/- |
| Methodology of scientific research and statistics | 3 | 40/- |
| Master's seminar - preparation of a diploma thesis | 6 | 15/- |
| Summer profiled internship - optional | 7 | 200/- |
| Diagnostics and planning of physiotherapy in internal diseases in oncology and palliative medicine | 2 | 40/- |
| Physiotherapy in internal diseases in cardiology and cardiac surgery | 2 | 34/- |
| Medical products - orthopedic supplies | 1 | 18/- |
FIFTH YEAR OF STUDY
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Pharmacology in physiotherapy | 1 | 17/- |
| Functional diagnostics and physiotherapy planning in musculoskeletal dysfunctions in rheumatology | 5 | 85/- |
| Functional diagnostics and physiotherapy planning in internal diseases in geriatrics and psychiatry | 4 | 68/- |
| Special methods of physiotherapy – manual therapy | 1 | 20/- |
| First step on the job market / Self-employment in physiotherapy | 1 | 20/- |
| Master's seminar – preparation of a diploma thesis | 6 | 15/- |
| Pulmonary rehabilitation and climatotherapy in underground salt chambers | 1 | 20/- |
| Image diagnostics of musculoskeletal system injuries | 1 | 17/- |
| Physiotherapy in urogynecological disorders | 1 | 25/- |
| Functional diagnostics and physiotherapy planning in internal diseases in cardiology and cardiosurgery | 4 | 68/- |
| Medical products - orthopedic supplies | 2 | 36/- |
| Lymphatic massage / Sports massage | 1 | 17/- |
| Basics of occupational therapy | 1 | 23/- |
| Diagnostics and therapy of the spine and shoulder in a holistic model | 1 | 20/- |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Master's seminar - preparation of a diploma thesis, preparation for the diploma exam | 10 | 30/- |
| Practice in clinical physiotherapy, physical therapy and massage - semester practice | 20 | 510/- |
The content of the study program may change as a result of efforts to improve the quality of education and adapt the teaching offer to the current challenges of the labor market. Each change is approved by the University Senate and introduced with the aim of preparing students for their future careers in the best possible way.
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at VIZJA University, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Fees (academic year 2025/2026)
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 2300 € | 1300 € |
| II | 2300 € | 1300 € |
| III | 2300 € | 1300 € |
| IV | 2300 € | 1300 € |
| V | 2300 € | 1300 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 3300 € | 1800 € |
| II | 3300 € | 1800 € |
| III | 3300 € | 1800 € |
| IV | 3300 € | 1800 € |
| V | 3300 € | 1800 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
EU and other countries group
This group includes citizens of the countries member states of the European Union and the following countries citizens: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latin America, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Other countries
The citizens of all the remaining countries.
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at VIZJA University, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with VIZJA University discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2023/2024, VIZJA University awarded 800 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 400 /month to PLN 1000 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2023/2024 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 350 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1700 /month to PLN 1900 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the dean’s system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event.
In 2024, we granted 51 allowances for a total of PLN 255 000. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 2,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the dean’s system.
2023/2024 academic year
800 Rector’s Scholarships
51 allowances
350 scholarships for people with disabilities
12 500 000 PLN was spent in 2023/2024 on scholarships
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
