Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

Master of Science program in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation was established in 1993. by the approval of The Council of Higher Education under affiliation of The Institute of Health Sciences. The program comprises 4 semesters of which the first two semesters are for courses and the other two semesters are for thesis study.

Qualification Awarded

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, MSc

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Bachelor s Degree; having obtained at least 55 from relevant branch of Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) or from exams equivalence of which are accepted; in case of graduate of Faculty of Medicine having obtained at least 50 from Medical Specialty Exam (TUS); having obtained at least 50 from Foreign Language Exam (YDS) or from other foreign language exams equivalence of which are accepted or at least 55 from the exam held by DEU Foreign Languages Institute. Transcript; having obtained at least 65 from the Post Graduate Science Exam.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Second Cycle (Masters Degree) Program with thesis is comprised of courses (at least 54 ECTS), a seminar (2 ECTS), and field study (4 ECTS) and thesis (60 ECTS) credits. In total 120 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB / S / TP grades.

Profile of the Programme

Master of Science program in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation was established in 1993. The aim of the program is to have knowledge about theoretical and clinical applications, improve presentation skills, follow scientific developments and to raise physiotherapists with knowledge and skills of research in their field.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	Defines the anatomical and physiological knowledge about body systems.
2	Explains diseases and their pathophysiologies related to body systems.
3	Interprets the responses of body systems to exercise.
4	Defines and performs physiotherapy assessment methods of body systems
5	Analyses and interprets physiotherapy assessment outcomes
6	Plans and performs appropriate physiotherapy program
7	Uses information technologies and gives effective presentation.
8	Expresses and applies universal ethical rules in scientific field.
9	Works in a team.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in the public or private sector.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
There are 2 compulsary courses for the fall semester and 3 compulsary courses for the spring semester. All other courses are electives. There is no internship requirement.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	FTR 5079	EVIDENCE -BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION I	COMPULSORY	3	2	0	8
G	2	FTR 5059	EVIDENCE BASED EXERCISE THERAPY	COMPULSORY	3	2	0	8
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	14
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	SBE 5035	ETHICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES I	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	6
G	2	FTR 5073	MOVEMENT SCIENCE AND ANALYSIS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	3	FTR 5061	ERGOTHERAPY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	4	FTR 5063	RECREATIONAL THERAPY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	7
G	5	FTR 5065	CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY	ELECTIVE	3	2	0	8
G	6	ERS 5025	CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	7	FTR 5069	NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSIOTHERAPY	ELECTIVE	3	2	0	8
G	8	FTR 5071	MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY	ELECTIVE	3	2	0	8
G	9	FTR 5081	SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CHILDREN	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	6
G	10	ERS 5027	SPORTS INJURIES AND PHYSIOTHERAPY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
G	11	FTR 5067	PHYSIOTHERAPY IN WOMEN HEALTH	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	FTR 5096	SEMINAR	COMPULSORY	0	2	0	2
B	2	FTR 5074	EVIDENCE BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION II	COMPULSORY	3	2	0	8
B	3	FTR 5068	SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION ETHICS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	2
B	4	FTR 5098	SPECIALITY AREA	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	2
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	16
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	SBE 5044	PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	2	SBE 5046	RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND ANALYSIS METHODS IN HEALTH SCIENCES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	3	FTR 5036	PREVENTIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	4
B	4	FTR 5064	EVIDENCE BASED HEAT AND ELECTROTHERAPY APPLICATIONS	ELECTIVE	3	2	0	8
B	5	FTR 5054	GERIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY	ELECTIVE	3	2	0	8
B	6	FTR 5056	APPLIED ORTHOTICS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	7	ERS 5026	NEUROREHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	8	FTR 5060	PHYSIOTHERAPY IN PEDIATRICS DISEASES	ELECTIVE	3	2	0	8
B	9	FTR 5062	PHYSIOTHERAPY ONCOLOGIC DISEASES	ELECTIVE	3	2	0	8
B	10	FTR 5070	ADVANCED BALNEOLOGY AND DOMESTIC WATER TREATMENT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	11	FTR 5072	CLINICAL APPLICATION IN PHYSIOTHERAPY	ELECTIVE	2	4	0	8
B	12	ERS 5024	EVIDENCE - BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	8
B	13	FTR 5058	HOME BASED REHABILITATION	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	7

3.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	FTR 5099	THESIS STUDY	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

4.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	FTR 5099	THESIS STUDY	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The students are evaluated with the assesment kriterin which chosen by the lecturer . In order to be successful the student needs to be rated over 75/100 in average for a lecture.

Graduation Requirements

The graduate student must complete 120 ECTS. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB / S / TP grades.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof. Dr. Nihal GELECEK
nihal.gelecek@deu.edu.tr
+90232 4124901

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