Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)
Undergraduate Degree in Physical Therapy (B.P.T.)
Learning period: 4 Years | Type of Program: Single major | Enrollment Status: Registration begins January 29, 2023| Department web site
The Physical Therapy program is designed to:
Physical therapy studies open up a fascinating career in various challenging fields with great personal satisfaction.
The physiotherapist treats and assists diverse populations at all stages of the life cycle from infancy to elderly, who suffer from movement system disorders due to deficiencies in the musculoskeletal-neuron system and the cardiovascular system. The physiotherapist evaluates, diagnose and treat during the rehabilitation process of the patient.
The curriculum provides an understanding of the wide scope of the profession that involves basic science (anatomy and physiology), practical (diagnosis and treatment of diverse disorders) and clinical studies (internship) in medical institutes, health systems and schools.
The program provides wide knowledge in the fields of physical therapy, health, society and psychology along with professional and clinical expertise.
General Admission Requirements:
1. Complete Matriculation Certificate/ high school diploma or an equivalent recognized by the Israeli Ministry of Education or by the Registration Department.
2. Psychometric Entrance Examination/ SAT or ACT.
3. Knowledge of English– The level of English is determined within the framework of the Psychometric Entrance Examination, the English Placement Tests (AMIR /AMIRAM) or SAT, TOFEL, IELTS, ECRL tests.
The minimum level of English required for admission to the university is Basic (a score of at least 85). Certain departments require a higher level of English.
4. Knowledge of Hebrew – Applicants who took the Psychometric Entrance Examination in a language other than Hebrew and graduated from high schools where the language of instruction was not Hebrew, must prove satisfactory knowledge of Hebrew before the beginning of the academic year by passing a Hebrew Proficiency Test (YAEL/ YAELNET/ Hebrew classification test of the University of Haifa* ). The score required for admission to the University of Haifa is a score of at least 120 on the YAEL/ YAELNET/ Hebrew classification tests.
Applicants whose scores on the YAEL/ YAELNET/Hebrew classification tests range from 90-119 and their Psychometric score was at least 500 will be conditionally admitted and will have to pass the Hebrew Proficiency Test at the required score by the end of the first year of their studies. These students also have the option of studying a Hebrew literacy course within the framework of the University of Haifa preparatory program (Mechina) . Those who meet the course requirements and their final score in the course will be 85 and above will be exempt from the Hebrew condition.
Please note that certain departments require a higher level of Hebrew and that some departments do not approve admission with a Hebrew condition.
*The Hebrew classification test and Hebrew literacy course is valid at the University of Haifa only.
5.Departmental Entrance Examinations/Special admissions requirements– Certain departments require applicants to take a departmental Entrance Examinations and/or attend an interview or meet other departmental requirements.
For more information about the general admission requirements please read the supplement.
In addition to the general university admission requirements, the candidate must meet individual departmental admission requirements.
- A weighted grade of 680 and above.
- Department interview, as required.
- Candidates’ knowledge of English must meet the proficiency standards set at the level termed “Advanced A”
- Matriculation certificate with at least 4 units of mathematics.
- Hebrew Proficiency Test grade of 120 for candidates from non-Hebrew schools.
- No conditional admission.
- There will be a reference to the order of priorities in registration for candidates in the waiting range (630-679). Candidates will be invited to a departmental admission interview according to the department’s considerations. For more information about the admission conditions, see the department’s website.
- For the calculator that rates the likelihood of your admission, click here.
*The University reserves the right to change or amend the admission regulations, fees and tuition at any time without prior notification.
** Matriculation certificate = Israeli matriculation certificate or equivalent
This is a single major program consisting of 8 semesters (4 years).
Employment upon graduation: Public and private organizations, including medical centers, rehabilitation centers, the IDF, healthcare institutes, nursing facilities, welfare institutes, educational institutes, sports centers, and community organizations. A lot of graduates enter management and organizational positions.