
Overview
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The programme trains graduates to conduct evidence-based practice in physiotherapy and to develop expertise in a specific domain of rehabilitation sciences.
The first year of the master's programme offers a general, evidence-based approach to the various domains of physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences. Students will be trained in research methodologies and their applications. In the second year, the focus shifts to the knowledge and skills related to one of the majors offered at the faculty. In the master’s programme you choose from one of five majors:
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Paediatric Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation for Internal Disorders
- Rehabilitation in Mental Health Care.
Career perspectives
The programme prepares you for a job as a physiotherapist. As an employee, you can work in numerous care institutions such as outpatient clinics, hospitals and elderly care centres. You can also set up as an independent physiotherapist or associate in a practice.
Furthermore, you can work in institutes for special education, in consultancies and institutes for persons with impaired motor skills, and in sports clubs.
Your degree also gives you the opportunity to work in research or to enter a commercial position.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Medical Imaging for Physiotherapists
- Interpreting Scientific Evidence in Rehabilitation Sciences
- Research Methodology in Adapted Physical Activity
- International Perspectives in Physiotherapy
- Physical Activity, Physical Fitness and Mental Health
- Organising for Entrepreneurship
- Organizational Decision Making and Change
Audience
Is this the right programme for you?
- Are you interested in rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy in general and motivated to pursue further studies?
- Are you convinced that evidence-based physiotherapy is the future of our profession? Do you have a critical attitude towards the subject material and are you eager to gain more in-depth knowledge?
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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For the most recent – and only official – information on application deadlines and start dates, please check our webpage.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Physiotherapy View 3 other Masters in Physiotherapy in BelgiumWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- For the most recent – and only official – information on the admission requirements, please check our webpage.
Tuition Fee
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International
4591 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4591 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
1157 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1157 EUR per year during 24 months.
Tuition Fee NON-EEA - 4591.1 EUR
Living costs for Leuven
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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