Master Science, MSc, Program

(Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Master Program)

 Requirement
The entrance requirement to the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Master Program at Pamukkale University is completion of undergraduate physical therapy program (4- year curriculum). The master program consists of a two-year curriculum that includes academic, clinical and research experiences with a master thesis. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the student is awarded Master Science Program (MSc) in physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Major Fields of Master Science Program
Neurological rehabilitation
Orthopedic rehabilitation
Pediatric rehabilitation
Cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation
Geriatric rehabilitation
Occupational rehabilitation

Student assessments methods
Written and oral exam
Seminar presentation
Case presentation
Clinical and research reports 

Requirement to be graduated from Master Science Program:
-Physical therapy and Rehabilitation Master Program (MSc): at least 24 credits and  a master thesis

CONTENTS OF THE MASTER PROGRAM
(Two-year Curriculum)

Semester 1

Code of Course	Name of Courses	Course Category	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTR 501	Functional Anatomy	Elective	2	3
FTR 503	Basic Assessment and Therapeutic Methods of the Musculoskeletal System	Required	3	4
FTR 505	Applied Kinesiology	Elective	2	4
FTR 507	Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Techniques	Elective	3	4
FTR 509	Sports Injuries and Physical Therapy	Elective	3	4
FTR 511	Rehabilitation of Hemiplegic Patients	Elective	3	4
FTR 513	Occupational Therapy	Elective	3	4
FTR 515	Therapeutic Exercises	Required	3	4
FTR 517	Geriatric Rehabilitation	Elective	3	4
FTR 519	Gynecologic Disorders and Physiotherapy	Elective	2	3
FTR 521	Physical Fitness	Elective	3	4
FTR 523	Community Based Rehabilitation	Elective	3	4
FTR 525	Principles in Biomechanics	Elective	2	3
FTR 527	Orthotics I	Elective	3	4
FTR 529	Physiotherapy in Urology	Elective	3	4
FTR 531	Cardiac Rehabilitation	Elective	2	3
FTR 533	Pulmonary Rehabilitation I	Elective	2	3
FTR 535	Occupational Therapy in Neuromuscular Diseases	Elective	3	3
FTR 537	Therapeutic Exercises in Athletic Training	Elective	3	3
FTR 551	Seminar	Required	0	3

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4