Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

 Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1: To train specialists who follow current scientific and technological developments in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, integrating advanced knowledge, clinical assessment, and evidence-based practice skills into specialized clinical areas such as neurological, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.

PEO2: To educate researchers who can design and conduct independent scientific research in their field, critically analyze scientific literature, and disseminate their findings through academic publications and presentations at national and international levels.

PEO3: To cultivate professionals who strictly adhere to ethical principles, patient rights, and professional deontology in both clinical practice and scientific research, while assuming effective leadership roles within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

PEO4: To develop specialists who pursue lifelong learning for continuous professional and personal development, possessing the academic competencies and pedagogical vision necessary to contribute to undergraduate and other educational programs in physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

PEO5: To prepare expert physiotherapists who develop innovative and preventive rehabilitation strategies to address chronic diseases and complex functional impairments, contributing to the promotion of public health and the enhancement of quality of life on both national and global scales.

The program is structured to develop students’ professional growth and academic competencies through a comprehensive approach. Throughout their education, students are expected to assess the needs of individuals from different age groups and with diverse health conditions, develop individualized and evidence-based physiotherapy programs, and evaluate the outcomes of these programs according to scientific criteria.

The vision of the program is to establish a leading graduate education environment that provides education in accordance with international standards and prepares physiotherapists who are committed to ethical values, culturally sensitive, equipped with scientific thinking skills, and professionally competent. Students are also encouraged to contribute to the healthcare field through the scientific research and projects they conduct, develop innovative approaches, and open new horizons in physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices.

The program aims to prepare graduates as specialized physiotherapists who are competent in clinical practice, capable of conducting scientific research, committed to lifelong learning, guided by professional ethical principles, and able to collaborate effectively with professionals from different disciplines.

The standard duration of the Master of Science Program in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is 4 semesters. To qualify for graduation, students must fulfill the following requirements:

• Academic Standing: Students must achieve a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 out of 4.00.

• Coursework Completion: All required and elective credit courses in the curriculum must be successfully completed with a minimum passing grade of "C" (or equivalent) in each course.

• Seminar and Thesis Defense: Upon successful completion of all coursework and the seminar course, students must prepare a Master’s thesis in their specialization area and successfully defend it before an academic jury.

Graduation Requirements

Course Load: Students must successfully complete a minimum of 7 or 8 courses in total (credit courses and the seminar course).

ECTS Credits: A total of 120 ECTS credits must be obtained, encompassing the coursework stage, the seminar course, specialization courses, and the thesis study.

Seminar Course: The seminar course included in the program curriculum must be taken and successfully completed.

Specialization Courses and Thesis Study: Following the assignment of a thesis advisor, the specialization courses and the thesis study process (FTRE500) must be carried out in full.

Thesis Defense: The completed Master’s thesis must be successfully defended before a jury.

Admissions to master’s, doctoral, and professional doctoral programs for students wishing to pursue graduate studies are offered each year for the Fall and Spring semesters. Applicants may apply directly to UKÜ through the online application system.

Documents Required for Applicants from the Republic of Türkiye

• A copy of the diploma
• An official transcript showing all undergraduate coursework
• For programs conducted in English, documentation demonstrating English language proficiency
• A valid ALES score report obtained within the last five years
• A copy of a passport, identity card, or national identification card

Documents Required for Applicants from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

• A copy of the diploma
• An official transcript showing all undergraduate coursework
• For programs conducted in English, documentation demonstrating English language proficiency
• A copy of a passport, identity card, or national identification card

 Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Graduates of the Master of Science Program in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation acquire the skills necessary to assess community health needs, support and guide individuals toward healthy living and participation in physical activity, and contribute to the development of evidence-based rehabilitation practices. They are also equipped to conduct scientific research that contributes to the improvement of clinical rehabilitation programs, enhance individuals’ functional abilities, and improve quality of life through physiotherapy- and rehabilitation-specific assessment and outcome measures.

After completing their undergraduate education in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and obtaining a master’s degree, graduates may pursue employment in a wide range of public and private institutions. Potential employment settings include:

• Public and private inpatient healthcare institutions,
• Rehabilitation centers,
• Outpatient diagnostic and treatment centers,
• Education and consultancy centers,
• Universities,
• Provincial health directorates and institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Health,
• Organizations providing home healthcare services,
• Care and rehabilitation centers for older adults, children, and individuals with disabilities,
• Sports centers and similar healthcare and social service organizations.

Graduates who earn a Master of Science degree through the Master’s Program in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and continue their education at the doctoral level may pursue an academic career and work as faculty members at universities. In this respect, the program contributes to graduates’ academic and scientific development while serving as an important first step toward educating the qualified academic professionals needed by universities and research centers.

The grading system is implemented as outlined above.

The assessment and evaluation methods applied for each course are defined in the "Course Teaching Plan" prepared by the relevant faculty member(s) and included in the Information Package. With regard to examinations and course success grades, the relevant provisions of the Cyprus International University Graduate Education and Training Regulations shall apply. The relevant regulation has been uploaded as the "ANNEX – CIU GRADUATE STUDIES REGULATION

 Learning Taxonomy

The Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) Taxonomy is a widely used framework for systematically categorizing the progressive complexity of students' understanding of a subject. It serves as a tool for educators to assess cognitive development, design effective learning activities, and structure assessments that align with increasing levels of comprehension and critical thinking.
(Link: ECTS-SOLO …..)

The qualifications of the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ) have been provided in Table 1.

The table demonstrating the alignment between the National Qualifications Framework (UYÇ) and the Program Outcomes has been uploaded as Table 2.

The table presenting the matrix between the Programme-Specific TYYÇ Qualifications and the Programme Outcomes has been provided in Tables 3–4. In addition, the table presenting the matrix between the Programme Outcomes and the Programme Educational Objectives has been provided in Table 5.

Quality Committee Chair: Prof. Dr. Salih Angın

Quality Committee Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Miçooğulları

Quality Committee Member: Asst. Prof. Dr. Hülya Özbeşer

Quality Committee Member: Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehrnoush Radmehr

Quality Committee Member: Senior Instructor Ayşe Volkan

Department Student Representative: Berfin Çoban