DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

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

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

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:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
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 SBE 5049 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
G 3 SBE 5048 LEGAL REGULATIONS AND SAFETY IN MEDICAL DEVICES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 4 FTR 5073 MOVEMENT SCIENCE AND ANALYSIS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 5 FTR 5061 ERGOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 6 FTR 5063 RECREATIONAL THERAPY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 7
G 7 ERS 5025 CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 8 FTR 5067 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN WOMEN HEALTH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 9 FTR 5069 NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8
G 10 FTR 5071 MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8
G 11 FTR 5081 SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CHILDREN ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
G 12 FTR 5083 PHYSIOTHERAPY REHABILITATION IN RHEUMATIC DISEASES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 13 ERS 5027 SPORTS INJURIES AND PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 14 FTR 5065 CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8
 
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 FTR 5078 EXERCISE PRINCIPLES IN NEUROREHABILITATION: FROM NEUROBIOLOGY TO EXERCISE RECIPE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 2 FTR 5076 SCıENCE, HEALTH AND ART ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
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 FTR 5058 HOME BASED REHABILITATION ELECTIVE 2 2 0 7
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 ERS 5026 NEUROREHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
B 14 SBE 5044 PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
B 15 SBE 5046 RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND ANALYSIS METHODS IN HEALTH SCIENCES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
 
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. Sevgi ÖZALEVLİ
sevgi.ozalevli@deu.edu.tr
+90232 4124901