Physiotherapist
Academy for Medical Professions
Movement and therapy
Physiotherapists are experts in movement and the human musculoskeletal system. Today, they work with people in almost all medical fields based on the ICF model. The aim is to rehabilitate people who are restricted in their ability to move as part of a wide range of therapeutic interventions. It is equally important for therapists to prevent illnesses that can arise from a lack of movement, for example, as part of preventative concepts. Physiotherapists train their patients' understanding of health.
Physiotherapists make therapeutic diagnoses, formulate therapy goals and develop goal-oriented therapy plans - always in cooperation with those affected, those seeking help and interested parties.
Most of the more than 150,000 (as of 2025) physiotherapists in Germany work in hospitals, rehabilitation clinics and competence centers.
Entry opportunities are also available in many other areas in which programs for health-promoting exercise are offered: in the wellness sector, in retirement homes as well as in daycare centers, in facilities for people with physical and mental disabilities or in fitness studios.
Duration & start of training
You will complete a three-year apprenticeship that ends with a state examination. Training starts on April 1 and October 1.
Theoretical and practical training
The field of physiotherapy is interesting and varied. A sound basic medical education and the learning of various physiotherapeutic examination and treatment techniques are the basis for a successful start to the profession. This requires professional competence, patient-oriented communication and integration into an interdisciplinary treatment team.
We teach the course content on the basis of a modularized curriculum. Our aim is to train you to become an effective physiotherapist during your training. We design our teaching to be skills-oriented in order to give you the opportunity to link content with each other from the outset and to be able to apply the knowledge you have acquired in different contexts of everyday professional life. In addition to teachers with extensive professional and pedagogical qualifications, you will be supported in your training by a large number of lecturers from the Uniklinik (specialists, physiotherapists, coaches).
We attach great importance to practical training, which takes place in the specialist clinics of the University Hospital, in other acute and rehabilitation hospitals, as well as in therapy centers and independent practices. This enables us to cover all areas of modern physiotherapy. With innovative and holistically oriented concepts, we prepare our trainees optimally for later requirements in the profession. During your practical training, you will receive extensive support and individual encouragement from physiotherapists and teachers at the physiotherapy school.
Training allowance
valid from 01.08.2025
- 1st year of training: 1,345.24 euros
- 2nd year of training: 1,405.30 euros
- 3rd year of training: 1,502.03 euros
The physiotherapy school cooperates with the DHBW Lörrach. Here you can take a Bachelor's or Master's degree course alongside your training.
- Enjoy practical work and physical exercise
- Interest in anatomy and functional processes of the body
- Social commitment
- Enjoy working with people
- Empathy and the ability to work in a team
Admission requirements
Abitur, intermediate school leaving certificate, secondary school leaving certificate with completed vocational training or other equivalent school education
You can find all our trainee films here.
Your application
Would you like to start your apprenticeship with us?
Here you will find general information for your application.
Application periods are open twice a year for the start of training:
- Application period on April 01; are open from July 01 to August 31 of the previous year
- Application period on October 1; open from January 1 to February 28 of the current year
Please note that it is not possible to apply outside the application periods.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
You are also welcome to contact us personally if you have any questions.
Contact for questions
School of Physiotherapy
Fehrenbachallee 8
79106Uniklinik Freiburg
Phone: 0761 270-64010
pt-schule@uniklinik-freiburg.de
School management
Ralph Piesche
ralph.piesche@uniklinik-freiburg.de
Secretariat
Manuela Fischer
Phone: 0761 270-64010
pt-schule@uniklinik-freiburg.de
Academy for Medical Professions
Einsteinstraße 9
79108 Uniklinik Freiburg
Phone: 0761 270-92410
Fax: 0761 270-92430
akademie@uniklinik-freiburg.de
