Physical Therapy
Ariel University in SamariaBachelor of Physical Therapy (B.P.T)
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Admission requirements
Intake for the 2026/27 academic year
You can be admitted through one of these tracks:
For reservists
Bagrut only—for reservists/career soldiers/security forces, subject to meeting the specified number of reserve-duty days
- Bagrut average – at least 100
- Bagrut in at least 5 units in one science subject: biology, physics or chemistry
- Mathematics – at least 4 units with a grade above 80.
- English – 5 units with a grade above 80.
- Reservists in the “War of Revival” who served in the reserves for 60 days or more starting in October 2025, or reservists who have served for more than 300 days in total since the start of the war on 7.10.2023.
- Admission under the reserve duty framework: Up to 10% of all students admitted to each program may be admitted. Registration for this track will close once the quotas are filled, without prior notice.
Regular track
Bagrut and psychometric exam
- Bagrut average: 95 or higher
- Psychometric exam: 630 or higher
For adults and those who have studied before3
Bachelor's degree graduates
- Holders of a bachelor's degree in other fields with an average of at least 85 are required to present a psychometric score of at least 630.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree in life sciences
- Applicants with a bachelor's degree in life sciences and an average of at least 85 are not required to present a psychometric exam score.
Transfer from another institution or from another department at the university after one academic year
- The admission requirements are the same as those for admission based on bagrut + psychometric exam.
- Eligibility for a bagrut certificate is required.
These are minimum requirements: meeting them does not by itself guarantee admission.
For every track
- An English level placement of at least 85 on the NITE level placement test is a required condition for admission.
- Personal interview:
- Applicants with a foreign high-school diploma must take the Yael exam and receive a score of at least 110.
- In this department, only the general multi-domain score should be taken into account when calculating the psychometric score.
- Full eligibility for a bagrut certificate, including at least 4 units in English and mathematics. This requirement may be completed through a supplementary course in the mechina at the required level, with a final grade of at least 70.
- There is no automatic admission to the Department of Physiotherapy. Applicants who meet the admission threshold will be reviewed by the department.
Registration closed
On the institution's site:
- Update as of 09.03.2026 - Registration for the Department of Physiotherapy for the 2026/27 academic year is closed.
The Hebrew terms
bagrutבגרותreservistsמשרתי מילואיםcareer soldiersקבעsecurity forcesזרועות הביטחוןreserve-duty daysימי מילואיםbagrut averageממוצע בגרותunitsיח"לpsychometric examפסיכומטריbachelor's degreeתואר ראשוןpsychometric scoreציון פסיכומטרי
- Source:The institution's sitecampuscore.ariel.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026intake 2026/27
What you study
Physical therapy involves assessing, treating, and rehabilitating diverse populations, and supporting them at every stage of life, from infancy to old age, when injuries, surgery, or illness interfere with daily functioning and movement, as well as in cases of disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems and the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The curriculum combines theoretical subjects with clinical experience. Courses in the degree include: anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, pathology, cardiovascular physiology, exercise and movement, neurology, rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery, gerontology, typical child development, orthopedics, and clinical experience in hospitals, institutes, and clinics.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Physical Therapymost commonAssessing, planning, and implementing rehabilitation treatment programs to improve motor function and movement, relieve pain, and treat and prevent physical difficulties. Applying a wide range of physical treatments and methods.
Which industries they work in
- Health services61%
- Public Administration and Security; Compulsory National Insurance8%
- Education8%
Employment rate is above average 95% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies
Graduates’ salaries similar to average: ₪14,200 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/850checked 2 Oct 2026
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/102checked 2 Oct 2026
Admitted students and graduates
for this program at this institution
- Program length: 4 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 99 points
- Average psychometric score: 640 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
Money
How the institution is funded
Budgeted institutions
Tuition2026/27
Annual tuition for a full-time bachelor's degree program in the 2026/27 academic year: ₪12,203.
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- Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/שכר-הלימודchecked 4 Oct 2026
Links
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