Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation Master Program (With Thesis)

General Information

Lokman Hekim University, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Master's Program with Thesis was approved by the decision taken at the Higher Education Executive Board meeting dated 21.10.2020 and opened within Lokman Hekim University Institute of Health Sciences. The program is carried out by expert faculty members in the field. The language of instruction is Turkish.

Degree Awarded

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Master's Degree with Thesis and Science Specialist Title

Admission and Registration Requirements

Student applications, admission and final registrations to the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Master's Program with Thesis are made in accordance with Lokman Hekim University Institute of Health Sciences Graduate Education and Training Directive. In addition, before each application period, with the recommendation of the Department and the decision of the Institute Administrative Board, the special conditions required for the applicants, the place and date of the entrance exam are determined and announced before the application.

Students who have graduated from the schools that provide 4-year Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation undergraduate education and training under the roofs of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Faculties, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Departments of Faculties of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation) Schools, and graduates of other related faculties who have a bachelor's degree deemed appropriate by the Institute Board with the recommendation of the Academic Board of the Department can apply to the program. Turkish or foreign students who have graduated from undergraduate programs in foreign countries must have a certificate of equivalence or recognition from the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). For the applications to the program, it is necessary to have ALES (SAY / EA) score determined by the Institute Board, provided that it is not less than 55. Students who meet the application requirements are taken to the scientific evaluation exam (written and/or interview). The calculation of the overall success grade is made by taking into account the ALES score, undergraduate graduation grade point average and the results of the scientific evaluation exam. According to the general success grade ranking, the student is entitled to final registration within the quota specified.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Successful students who have studied at least one semester in graduate programs of the university or other higher education institutions can apply for transfer to another graduate program conducted at the university. In order for the applications to be accepted; There must be graduate transfer student quotas, the student must have met the student admission requirements of the graduate program to which the student wants to transfer and must be successful in each of the courses taken by studying at least one semester of graduate education.

The acceptance and adjustment of students applying for transfer are carried out in accordance with the relevant articles of Lokman Hekim University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations.

Qualification Requirements and Rules

In order to graduate from the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Master's Program with Thesis, the student must complete at least 21 credits and 120 ECTS (at least seven courses, seminar course and thesis study). Seminar course and thesis study are non-credit and are evaluated as successful or unsuccessful. The student must take at least half of the total credits required by the program to which he / she is affiliated, even if he / she has credit transfer courses. If the advisor deems it appropriate and necessary, courses from other programs can also be selected. The evaluation of students' course success is based on 'Lokman Hekim University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations'.

Purpose of the Program

The aim of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Master's Program with Thesis,

1. To deepen the theoretical and practical knowledge learned during the four-year undergraduate education in order to improve quality with a policy of continuous education,
2. To learn the basics of scientific research and evidence-based applications of professional knowledge and skills based on national and international literature,
3. To gain the ability to use clinical knowledge in different situations in a unique way and to develop different physiotherapy rehabilitation techniques,
4. To be equipped to work with other professionals working in the field of rehabilitation and health in inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary research and project development,
5. To teach ways of researching and obtaining information on professional issues, presenting information, disseminating information, developing and discussing information,
6. To ensure that the results and experiences obtained from professional practice and research are published in a way to contribute to national and international literature,
7. The aim of the program is to contribute to the graduates of physiotherapy undergraduates to reach the necessary and sufficient equipment and quality to take an active role in the determination and development of the country's health policies.

Program Qualifications (Outcomes)

1. Defines learning needs and objectives, continues lifelong learning and contributes to quality improvement, vocational training and promotion programs.
2. Plans researches, takes part in projects, interprets the results of his/her studies by choosing appropriate statistical methods, writes the report and presents or publishes it in scientific meetings.
3. To be able to carry out field-specific applications and researches independently by considering ethical values, to transfer professional knowledge and skills and responsibilities to group work.
4. To be able to follow conceptual and clinical scientific developments in basic measurement, evaluation and treatment techniques specific to physiotherapy and rehabilitation,
5. Contributes to public health and health policies, raises awareness of individuals, families and society about education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.
6. To be able to communicate effectively in the field of professional and academic studies at the international level using at least one foreign language, both oral and written.

Employment Opportunities

There are various employment opportunities for students who graduate from the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Master's Program with Thesis according to the fields they specialize in. They can work as academic staff to support the teaching staff of universities, as well as take an active role in the development and execution of research and projects in national and international research and application centers. In addition, they can be employed in special education centers, special education schools, sports centers and sports clubs, prosthetic orthosis workshops, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics, cardiology, chest diseases, neurosurgery, neurology and pediatrics departments of hospitals according to their specialization areas.

Access to Higher Degree Programs

Students who graduate from the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Master's Program with Thesis can apply to the relevant doctoral programs when they meet the other necessary conditions.

Measurement and Evaluation

A student enrolled in the Master's program must meet the conditions specified in Lokman Hekim University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations in order to graduate from the program.

Mode of Study

The mode of operation is full-time. If necessary, lectures and exams can be held remotely after the end of working hours on weekdays and/or on Saturdays and Sundays or online synchronously.

Program Officer and Contact

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Banu ÜNVER

E-mail: banu.unver@lokmanhekim.edu.tr

Tel: 444 8 548