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Graduate Education
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation graduate programs (master’s with thesis, master’s without thesis and PhD) are conducted within the Hasan Kalyoncu University Graduate Education Institute. For applications, registration and the academic calendar, please visit the Graduate Education Institute website. The curricula of the programs are taken from the Information Package; click a course name to reach its course information package. T: theory, U: practice (weekly hours), C/E: compulsory/elective.
Master’s with Thesis
Duration: 2 years (maximum 3 years). Graduates who successfully complete the program are awarded a master’s diploma in the field of “Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.”
Master’s without Thesis
Duration: 2 years (maximum 3 years). Graduates who successfully complete the program are awarded a master’s diploma without thesis in the field of “Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.”
PhD
Duration: 4 years (maximum 6 years). Graduates who successfully complete the program are awarded a PhD diploma in the field of “Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.”
Year 1
Semester 1
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REH501 | Basic Research Methods I | C | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | – |
| REH503 | Exercise and Physical Activity I | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH505 | Special Topics in Physiotherapy I | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH507 | Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation I | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH509 | Clinical Measurement and Evaluation I | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH511 | Manual Therapy Approaches I | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH513 | Orthopedic Rehabilitation I | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH515 | Biopsychosocial Approaches | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH517 | Exercise Physiology | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH519 | Hand Rehabilitation | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH521 | Electrophysiological Approaches | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH523 | Clinical Biomechanics | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH525 | Neurological Rehabilitation | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH527 | Oncological Rehabilitation | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH529 | Pediatric Rehabilitation | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH531 | Prostheses and Amputee Rehabilitation | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH533 | Rehabilitation Technologies | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| Total | 121 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REH502 | Seminar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | – |
| REH504 | Basic Research Methods II | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH506 | Exercise and Physical Activity II | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH508 | Special Topics in Physiotherapy II | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH510 | Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation II | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH512 | Clinical Measurement and Evaluation II | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH514 | Manual Therapy Approaches II | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH516 | Orthopedic Rehabilitation II | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH518 | Pain | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH520 | Geriatric Rehabilitation | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH522 | Women’s Health | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH524 | Kinesiology | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH526 | Clinical Problem Solving | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH528 | Critical Illness Management | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH530 | Neurodevelopmental Treatment Approaches | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH532 | Orthoses and Assistive Devices | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH534 | Rheumatologic Rehabilitation | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| REH536 | Rehabilitation in Spinal Deformities | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | – |
| Total | 121 |
Year 2
Semester 3
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REH551 | Thesis Work I | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | – |
| Total | 30 |
Semester 4
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REH552 | Thesis Work II | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | – |
| Total | 30 |
Master’s without Thesis curriculum is not yet published in the Information Package; for program details and up-to-date information, please use the links below.
Graduation requirements (Information Package):
- taking at least 10 courses totaling at least 30 local credits,
- passing all courses with a letter grade of at least CC/S,
- completing the courses of the master’s program without thesis with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00/4.00,
- preparing a term project and being judged successful by the advisor,
- Complete at least 60 ECTS credits in total.
Information Package – Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Master’s without Thesis) · Graduate Education Institute – Master’s without Thesis
Year 1
Semester 1
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REH601 | Advanced Biostatistics in Physiotherapy | C | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH603 | Clinical Exercise Research I | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH605 | Principles of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation I | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH607 | Public Health Research | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH609 | Biomechanical Research Methods | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH611 | Rheumatologic Rehabilitation Management | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH613 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH615 | Clinical Research in Prosthetics | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH619 | Research Project Development | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH621 | Neurophysiological Basis of Movement | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH623 | Physical Function Assessments | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH625 | Advanced Muscle Physiology | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH627 | Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Management | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH629 | Evidence-Based Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH633 | Sports and Performance Research | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| Total | 150 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REH602 | Research Methods in Physiotherapy | C | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH610 | Clinical Exercise Research II | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH614 | Principles of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH616 | Special Exercise Applications | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH620 | Cancer Rehabilitation Research | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH624 | Clinical Research in Orthotics | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH626 | Wound and Burn Rehabilitation Management | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH628 | Pain Management Research | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH630 | Neurophysiology Research | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH634 | Pediatric Rehabilitation Research | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| Total | 100 |
Year 2
Semester 3
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REH617 | Sports Research for Persons with Disabilities | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH631 | Educational Approaches in Physiotherapy | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH635 | Advanced Technologies in Rehabilitation | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH637 | Communication Strategies in Rehabilitation | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| Total | 40 |
Semester 4
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REH604 | Seminar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | – |
| REH606 | PhD Qualification Study | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | – |
| REH608 | Clinical Research Practices | C | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | – |
| REH612 | Principles of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation II | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH618 | Spinal Deformity Research | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH622 | Diabetes Rehabilitation Management | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| REH632 | Manual Therapy Research | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | – |
| Total | 70 |
Year 3
Semester 5
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REH701 | Thesis Work I | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | – |
| Total | 30 |
Semester 6
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REH702 | Thesis Work II | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | – |
| Total | 30 |
Year 4
Semester 7
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REH703 | Thesis Work III | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | – |
| Total | 30 |
Semester 8
| Code | Course | C/E | T | U | Credits | ECTS | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REH704 | Thesis Work IV | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | – |
| Total | 30 |
Master's Curriculum (2022-2023)
Hasan Kalyoncu University Institute of Health Sciences – Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department – Master’s Program – Graduate Curriculum (2022-2023)
| Semester 1 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | T | U | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 501 | Specialization Field Course | C | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| Field Elective | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | |
| Field Elective | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | |
| Field Elective | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | |
| 12 | 2 | 13 | 30 | |||
| Semester 2 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | T | U | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 502 | Seminar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| FTR 536 | Research Methods in Physiotherapy | C | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| Field Elective | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | |
| Field Elective | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | |
| Field Elective | E | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | |
| 13 | 0 | 13 | 30 | |||
| Semester 3 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | T | U | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 537 | Thesis Work I | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Semester 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | T | U | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 538 | Thesis Work II | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| T | U | Cr | ECTS | |||
| GRAND TOTAL | 25 | 2 | 26 | 120 | ||
Elective Courses
| Elective Courses Semester 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 513 | Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation I | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 519 | Pediatric Rehabilitation I | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 525 | Prosthetic Applications and Rehabilitation Principles | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 527 | Neurological Rehabilitation I | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 539 | Measurement and Evaluation Methods in Clinical Research I | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 543 | Orthotic Applications | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 547 | Recreational Activities for Persons with Disabilities | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 551 | Clinical Anatomy I | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 553 | Women’s Health | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 559 | Rehabilitation in Sports Injuries I | E | 2 | 7 |
| FTR 561 | Special Topics in Physiotherapy I | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 563 | Manual Therapy Approaches I | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 565 | Clinical Biomechanics I | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 567 | Exercise and Physical Activity I | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 569 | Research and Publication Ethics | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 571 | Oncological Rehabilitation | E | 3 | 7 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 504 | Kinesiology | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 508 | Orthopedic Rehabilitation II | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 510 | Preventive Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 514 | Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation II | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 516 | Geriatric Rehabilitation | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 520 | Pediatric Rehabilitation II | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 528 | Neurological Rehabilitation II | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 540 | Measurement and Evaluation Methods in Clinical Research II | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 556 | Rheumatologic Rehabilitation | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 558 | Clinical Anatomy II | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 560 | Rehabilitation in Sports Injuries II | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 562 | Special Topics in Physiotherapy II | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 564 | Manual Therapy Approaches II | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 566 | Clinical Biomechanics II | E | 3 | 7 |
| FTR 568 | Exercise and Physical Activity II | E | 3 | 7 |
PhD Curriculum (2022-2023)
Hasan Kalyoncu University Institute of Health Sciences – Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department – PhD Program – Graduate Curriculum (2022-2023)
| Semester 1 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | T | U | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 601 | Seminar I | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| FTR 603 | Advanced Biostatistics in Physiotherapy | C | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| Field Elective | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | |
| Field Elective | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | |
| 12 | 0 | 12 | 30 | |||
| Semester 2 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | T | U | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 602 | Seminar II | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| FTR 604 | Research planning in physiotherapy, | C | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| Field Elective | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | |
| Field Elective | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | |
| 12 | 4 | 12 | 30 | |||
| Semester 3 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | T | U | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 605 | PhD Qualification Study I | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| FTR 641 | Clinical Research Practices I | C | 0 | 8 | 4 | 10 |
| Field Elective | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | |
| 4 | 8 | 8 | 30 | |||
| Semester 4 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | T | U | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 606 | PhD Qualification Study II | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| FTR 642 | Clinical Research Practices II | C | 0 | 8 | 4 | 10 |
| Field Elective | E | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | |
| 4 | 8 | 8 | 30 | |||
| Semester 5 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | T | U | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 661 | THESIS WORK-I | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |||
| Semester 6 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | T | U | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 662 | THESIS WORK-II | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |||
| Semester 7 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | T | U | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 663 | THESIS WORK-III | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |||
| Semester 8 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | T | U | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 664 | THESIS WORK-IV | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |||
| T | U | Cr | ECTS | |||
| GRAND TOTAL | 32 | 20 | 40 | 240 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||||
| Cr | ECTS | |||
| FTR 643 | Evidence-based practice studies in physiotherapy | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 615 | Current approaches and technological applications in physiotherapy | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 645 | Assistive Technologies in Rehabilitation | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 619 | Public health applications in physiotherapy | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 621 | Biomechanical measurement and research methods | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 647 | Clinical Research in Prosthetics | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 649 | Advanced Orthotic Approaches | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 651 | Principles of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation I | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 653 | Principles of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation I | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 655 | Clinical Exercise Research | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 657 | Oropharyngeal Manual Therapy in Swallowing Problems | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 659 | Physiotherapy Approaches in Cardiovascular Surgery | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 629 | Educational models in physiotherapy | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 631 | Orthopedic Surgical Methods of the Lower Extremity | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 665 | Physical activity and exercise in systemic diseases | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 667 | Current Approaches in Chronic Lung Diseases | E | 4 | 9 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Name | C/E | Cr | ECTS |
| FTR 610 | Development and learning approaches | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 612 | Counseling skills in education and clinical practice | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 614 | Functional assessment approaches in physiotherapy and rehabilitation | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 616 | Developing and conducting research projects in physiotherapy | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 618 | Special exercise applications in physiotherapy | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 620 | Pain management in physiotherapy | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 644 | Clinical Research in Orthotics | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 646 | Foot Health | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 648 | Research in Cancer Rehabilitation | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 628 | Evidence-based practices in prosthetic rehabilitation | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 630 | Neurophysiological basis of movement | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 632 | Orthopedic Surgical Methods of the Upper Extremity | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 650 | Sports Research for Persons with Disabilities | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 652 | Principles of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation II | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 654 | Principles of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation II | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 656 | Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches in Craniomandibular Dysfunctions | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 658 | The Relationship of Sleep and Sleep Disorders with Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 660 | Sports and Performance | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 666 | Physiotherapy and Treatment Approaches in Headache | E | 4 | 9 |
| FTR 668 | Manual Therapy and Physiotherapy Approaches in Spinal Problems | E | 4 | 9 |
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