What are the possible disadvantages of studying physiotherapy?

After studying physiotherapy, you will be able to treat people with acute and chronic illnesses, disabilities or after accidents. You will help patients to develop strategies for dealing with injuries, pain and functional disorders and to integrate these into everyday life. Rehabilitation is at the heart of their work.

The main disadvantages of "studying physiotherapy" are:

  1. The duration of study of approx. three years in full-time study requires a high level of time commitment and a high degree of self-discipline and motivation when studying physiotherapy.
  2. In addition to good analytical skills, the Physiotherapy Bachelor UAS degree program requires manual dexterity, personal responsibility, strong interpersonal and communication skills. Not all of these skills can be acquired as part of a degree course.
  3. Despite cantonal contributions, you will need to budget around CHF 4,500 to CHF 6,500 for the entire Physiotherapy Bachelor UAS degree program, depending on the school. In addition, there are some costs for materials and teaching aids when studying physiotherapy. The ten-month internship following your studies often brings a salary of up to CHF 25,000.
  4. In addition to intensive medical and practical basics, studying physiotherapy also teaches the fundamentals of movement behavior, basic techniques of physiotherapeutic examination and treatment. This comprehensive course content can be a challenge for some students.

 

Physiotherapists UAS work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, outpatient practices, retirement and nursing homes, special clinics, institutions for the disabled, sports clubs, etc. With the appropriate professional experience, they can take on a management role in a team or department. With appropriate professional experience, they can take on a management role in a team or department. It is also possible to work independently in your own practice or in research, but this requires a license to practice from the relevant cantonal authority.

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