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The Master in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy aims to train graduates to conduct evidence-based practice in physiotherapy and to develop expertise in a specific domain of rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
Organized in collaboration with other Flemish universities, this programme is highly specialized.
Programme outline
The first year of the Master’s of Rehabilitation Science and Physiotherapy (Leuven) programme offers a general, research-based approach to physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences. You will be trained in broad research methodologies and their vital applications in the field.
In the second year of the master’s programme, the focus shifts towards knowledge and skills related to one of the majors offered. Classes on advanced theories and skills are combined with a three-month internship period within the chosen major. The majors offered include:
To obtain international and professional recognition (e.g. IFOMPT), some majors will require study credits in addition to the 120 required for the master's programme.
Strengths
Graduates pursue careers as self-employed physiotherapists or join healthcare teams in hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, health centers and institutions. Many work in the field of special education, or motor disabilities, and a number choose to go on to pursue a PhD.
Let your strong theoretical and scientific insight be your ticket to success in a rewarding career and to provide expert, high-quality care in the field of rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy.
The Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy programme is offered at the KU Leuven.
Questions about student life in Belgium, life at KU Leuven or more information about a specific course? Chat with our students: www.kuleuven/be/chatwithourstudents.
The majors offered at the Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences are:
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The academic year 2020-2021 starts 21 September 2020.
Applications are possible until 1 October 2020, both for EEA students and for non-EEA students.
Minimum required score:
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Schedule TOEFL®This programme accepts GRE® scores. However, it does not provide a recommended score range.
The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
Only students with a relevant background in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy will be considered. The preparatory programme is not a bridging programme for students with a different academic background (e.g. Kinesiology, Sport Sciences).
Students should have a solid background in at least two of the following fields:
Students with a Bachelor of Science (3 years) or a professional Bachelor in Rehabilitation Sciences/Physiotherapy (at least 3.5 years) will be considered.
For more information, please visit the homepage of the programme.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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