Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy

The major aim of the two-year Master’s programme and its various study tracks in the second year, is to train physiotherapists in the expert knowledge, insight, skills and professional attitude needed in rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy:

* The certified holder of the Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy will be able to apply evidence-based physiotherapy in global health care. Patient assessment and intervention programmes will be developed through clinical reasoning and critical scientific reflection.
* The certified holder of the Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy will be able to set up and conduct clinical and applied research independently.
* The certified holder of the Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy will be specialized in one of the following fields: sports physiotherapy, manual therapy, paediatric and neurological rehabilitation and rehabilitation in internal disorders or mental health care.

My profile

You are interested in rehabilitation sciences and physio - therapy in general and you are motivated to study this domain from a scientific perspective. You possess the physical capacity needed to obtain the necessary skills. You are socially minded. You have a critical and active attitude towards the subject material and the learning process. After graduation, you will have a strong theoretical and scientific insight. Moreover, you will possess the necessary skills to conceive and carry out evidence based physiotherapy treatment and preventative strategies.

Career prospects

Holding a Master in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, you can choose a career as a highly specialized self-employed physiotherapist or you can work in health centres, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centres, centres for people with chronic diseases and psychiatric institutions. Moreover, you can work in institutions for special education or for persons with motor disabilities, in consultancy agencies for disabled persons, or in sports clubs. For those aiming for a higher level post in health care and rehabilitation sciences, you can also pursue a research career by obtaining a doctoral degree in the postgraduate phase.