Physiotherapy

Prospects of graduates

The Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Prešov is an institution whose main task is to educate students in accredited non-medical study programmes at the level of contemporary knowledge, scientific and research results.

The Department of Physiotherapy provides theoretical, practical and clinical teaching of professional subjects in the field of study 7.4.7 Physiotherapy in cooperation with clinical teaching units. Physiotherapy deals with the prevention, diagnosis and therapy of patients with predominantly movement disorders or diseases, using the department's own specific means, such as movement and physical stimuli.

Upon completion of the first cycle of university studies with a standard duration of 3 years (6 semesters), the graduate acquires the academic degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and the qualification of a health care professional to practice as a physiotherapist. A university-educated physiotherapist is primarily oriented towards the provision of professional health care, but also acquires the prerequisites for subsequent second-level studies, specialisation studies, further professional growth and research in physiotherapy and clinical kinesiology.

Starting from the academic year 2007/2008, the University of Prešov obtained accreditation for the Master's degree programme 7.4.7. physiotherapy and the right to award the academic degree of Master (abbreviated as "Mgr.")

TITLE DISCIPLES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT AT THE MASTER'S STUDY LEVEL

  • Diagnosis of functional disordersClinical kinesiology and pathokinesiology
  • Neurology and neurophysiology
  • Rheumatology
  • Human Biomechanics
  • Manual Therapy
  • Therapy of postural disorders
  • Therapy of lymphoedema
  • Alternative methods in physiotherapy



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Conditions of admission

EXTERNAL FORM

1. completed the first degree of study (bachelor) in the study programme physiotherapy with an overall weighted study average up to 2.00

2. employment in the health profession of physiotherapist for a fixed weekly working time in a health care institution

3. Employer's confirmation of employment - to be attached to the application form

4. fulfilment of the criteria of medical fitness for the profession according to the Decree of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic No.364/2009, which establishes the criteria of medical fitness for applicants for medical fields of study (the applicant shall submit a certificate from a general practitioner on medical fitness to the application form).

Notice:

The Dean of FZO PU reserves the possibility to modify the organization of the admission procedure
depending on the number of applicants. In case of a higher number of applicants, the overall weighted study average from the first degree of study (bachelor's form) decides about the admission.



Additional information

INFORMATION FOR MAGISTRY STUDY:

1/ Application

a) Paper application form (admission fee 35 EUR): applicants purchase the undergraduate application form designed for undergraduate studies at the form shops, fill in all parts of it thoroughly, attach other required documents and send it to the address of the Faculty of Health Professions of PU

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b) Electronic form of application (admission fee 30 EUR) Applicants fill in and submit the electronic application form on the website of the University of Presov https://mais.unipo.sk/eprihlaska/pages/odosielatel/rozhranie_odosielatela.mais. Subsequently, the submitted electronic application form should be printed, accompanied by all other required documents and sent by post to the address of the Faculty of Health Professions of PU. Without receiving the printed electronic application form together with the additional documents, the electronic application form is invalid and the applicant will not be included in the admission procedure.

2/ The application form should be accompanied by:

  • original fee payment slip or proof of bank transfer
  • notarised copies of the state examination certificate and diploma
  • structured curriculum vitae,
  • recommendation from a medical practitioner for study in the field
  • confirmation of the weighted study average of the bachelor's degree - the faculty from which you graduated will issue the confirmation; graduates of the PU Faculty of Physical Education do not need to submit this confirmation

3/ The application form must be signed by the applicant (page 3)

4/Application form should be sent by 15.06.2025 to the following address:

University of Prešov

Faculty of Health Sciences

ul. Partizánska 1

080 01 Prešov





Conditions for international students

1.4 Information for international applicants

Study in study programmes at the 1st and 2nd level of higher education and in full-time and external form, which is carried out in the Slovak language, requires knowledge of the Slovak language at least at the B1 level. We recommend that applicants from abroad (except applicants from the Czech Republic) verify and prove their mastery of the Slovak language by a Slovak language matriculation examination, an ECL (European Consortium for the Certificate of Attaiment in Modern Languages) certificate of Slovak language proficiency at B1 level, a certificate of Slovak language proficiency at B1 level issued by a language school included in the network of schools and school facilities of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Slovak Republic (the list is available at: https://www.cvtisr.sk/buxus/docs//JH/stat_zus.pdf ). Proficiency in the Slovak language is verified in written tests for foreign applicants.

Slovak language proficiency at B1 level:

a) in the area of comprehension:

- the candidate understands the main ideas expressed in written language on common topics encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. Understands the meaning of many radio and TV programmes on current affairs or topics related to areas of personal or professional interest if they are spoken relatively slowly and clearly

- Understands texts that contain everyday vocabulary or that relate to work or study. Can understand descriptions of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters

b) in the area of communication:

- Demonstrates ability to cope with most situations that may arise when travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can engage in conversation without preparation on topics that he/she is familiar with, interested in or related to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current affairs)

- knows how to string phrases together in a simple way to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and goals. He/she can give concise reasons and explanations for his/her views and plans. Can tell a story or relate the content of a book or film and describe his/her reactions.

c)in the area of written expression:

- knows how to write simple coherent sentences on topics that he/she knows well or that
are of personal interest to him/her. He/she can write private letters describing experiences and impressions.



Without entrance examinations
yes

Conditions of admission without the entrance exam

without entrance exam



General information on the admission exam

without entrance exam



  • Apply the application for study

    15.06.2025

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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted
30


Additions
  • Bachelor diploma (paper form)
  • medical certificate (paper form)
  • CV (paper form)
  • doklad o zaplatení poplatku za prijímacie konanie (paper form)
  • uradne overená kópia vysvedčenia o štátnej skúške a dodatku k diplomu (paper form)
  • potvrdenie váženého študijného priemeru bakalárskeho štúdiaa (paper form)
  • potvrdenie zamestnávateľa o pracovnom zaradení a dĺžke odbornej praxe (paper form)


Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: 1050 €
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1050 €


The fee for admission procedure
application form: 35 €
E-application form: 30 €

Billing information

account number IBAN: SK 11 8180 0000 0070 0008 2677

SWFT: SPSRSKBA

variable symbol: 21080

Money institution: Štátna pokladnica Radlinského 32 810 05 Bratislava

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Address for sending the application form:

University of Prešov

Faculty of Health Sciences

Partizánska 1, 08001 Prešov

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Detail of the study program

 
 
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Detail of the study program

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