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Physiotherapist

أخصائي علاج طبيعي

Helps people recover movement and strength after injury, surgery or illness through exercise and hands-on therapy.

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Career overview

What they do

Physiotherapists assess movement problems and design rehabilitation plans for patients in hospitals, clinics, sports clubs and rehabilitation centres. Practising requires a licence from the relevant UAE health authority.

Typical responsibilities

  • Assess mobility, pain and function
  • Design exercise and rehabilitation plans
  • Use manual therapy and equipment
  • Track progress and adjust treatment
  • Educate patients on injury prevention

Skills you'll need

Anatomy & physiologyEmpathy and motivationPhysical staminaClear explanationClinical reasoning

How much it relies on

MathematicsLow
TechnologyLow
ScienceHigh

Work style

IndependentTeam-based
TheoreticalHands-on

Advantages

  • Visible progress in patients' lives
  • Work in hospitals, sport or private practice
  • Growing demand with sport and ageing

Disadvantages

  • Physically demanding
  • Licensing exams required
  • Progress can be slow and frustrating for patients

Growth & future opportunities

Editorial view: steady demand across hospitals, sports medicine and home rehabilitation.

Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.

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Study in the UAE

Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.

Average tuition

AED 57,100 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–162,203, 15 programmes).

Master's: around AED 3,700 per credit hour (3 programmes).

From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.

89 programs at 19 institutions

Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.

Scholarships for this path

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NAFIS-linked health scholarships

NAFIS – Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council · Government

UAE nationalsIn the UAEBachelor's

Health-sector study support for Emiratis through NAFIS partners.

Dates not confirmedNeeds review
Official page

ADEK Khotwa Scholarship Programme

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government

Fully fundedUAE nationalsAbroadFoundation · Bachelor'sMinimum 60%

A fully sponsored alternative pathway to a degree abroad via a community college or foundation year.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

UAE job market

Openings collected from connected job sources.

Active openings
2
Government
2
Private sector
0
Government · 100%Private sector · 0%

Openings by emirate

Dubai
2

Salary range from postings

No verified salary data yet.

Employers hiring

  • Dubai Government entity · 2
Counted from2Dubai Careers (Dubai Government)2 open to UAE nationals only

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Job data last updated 25 Oct 2026, 11:01 AM

Skills employers ask for

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Specialist skills

Tools & software

Personal skills

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