By the dispatch number 13169/2011, published in Diário da República (Official State journal), second series, number 189 of 30 September 2011, it was approved the creation of the doctoral course in physiotherapy at the University of Porto. This course is accredited by the Board of Directors of the Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior and registered by the Direção Geral do Ensino Superior (State Agency for Higher Education) under the number R/A-Cr 157/2011.