Professional Physical Therapy Training in Munich
The most important facts at a glance
- Duration: 3 years
- Qualification: Authorisation to use the professional title "Physiotherapist" (on application)
- Fields of activity: Hospitals, specialist clinics, rehabilitation centres, spa facilities, orthopaedic or neurology practices, physiotherapy practice, self-employment, research and teaching
- Funding opportunities: BAföG, education voucher, WeGebAU
- Training costs: tuition-free; € 75.00 monthly administration fee; € 360.00 registration fee (one-off); € 190.00 examination fee (one-off)
- Admission requirements:
- Secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss) or equivalent or higher educational qualification
- Secondary school leaving certificate/main school leaving certificate and successfully completed vocational training lasting at least two years
Dates
Training/Retraining, Full-time, 3 Jahre
Training/Retraining, Full-time, 3 Jahre
Bayerstraße 73
80335 München
089 545 947-0
089 545 947-99
muenchen@heimerer.de
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The best equipment for your training:
- Scientifically grounded team specialising in various physiotherapy techniques
- Focus on evidence-based techniques and therapies
- Modern equipment: interactive whiteboards, laptops and access to Thieme's physioLink learning platform
- Exercise room: A bright room specially designed for movement education and practical exercises
- Relaxed atmosphere: modern premises where you can concentrate on learning.
- Preparation for everyday working life: Practical training in acute care clinics, physiotherapy practices and clinics gives you an insight into various areas of work.
Frequently asked questions
The training lasts three years full-time. It combines theoretical lessons at a vocational school with practical placements in clinics and physiotherapy practices. After three years, you will complete the state examination and receive (upon application) permission to use the professional title "physiotherapist".
You will need:
- Secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss) or equivalent or higher educational qualification
- Secondary school leaving certificate/secondary school diploma and successfully completed vocational training lasting at least two years
- An interest in medicine, anatomy and movement
- Enjoy working with people
Yes, after completing your physiotherapy training in Munich, many doors will be open to you. You can complete a bachelor's degree alongside your training or afterwards – for example, in physiotherapy, health management or osteopathy. FriedrichHeimerer University will be offering relevant study programmes in the future. A degree will expand your career opportunities.
As a physiotherapist, you have a wide range of career opportunities:
- Physiotherapy practices and rehabilitation centres
- Clinics and hospitals
- Retirement and nursing homes
- Sports clubs and fitness studios
- Workplace health promotion in companies
- Your own practice as a self-employed person.
The growing demand for physiotherapy services makes this profession future-proof.
Yes, physiotherapy training is also suitable for career changers and those switching professions. The important factors are academic qualifications and health suitability. Many schools value life experience and diverse professional backgrounds. Under certain conditions, subsidised retraining as a physiotherapist is also possible.
Your professional future after completing your physiotherapy training
With your degree in physiotherapy, many paths are open to you:
- Nationally recognised: Your degree is valid throughout Germany
- A sought-after profession: There is a veryhigh demand for qualified physiotherapists in Munich, Bavaria and throughout Germany.
- Specialisations possible: Further training in osteopathy, manual therapy, sports physiotherapy or other specialist areas, e.g. at the Heimerer Academy
- Study as an option: Bachelor's degree at the Friedrich Heimerer University for expanded career opportunities
- Self-employment: With the right experience, you can open your own physiotherapy practice
