Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (Programme being phased out as from 2017-2018) (Leuven)

This is a two-year Master's programme and can be followed on a full-time or part-time basis.

The first year of study offers a general, evidence-based approach to the various domains of physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences. Students will be trained in research methodologies and its applications. Evidence Based Practice is introduced and discussed in multiple classes and assignments. Next to this, some general courses on Physiotherapy and treatment of different patient populations are taught.

In the second year of study, the focus is on the knowledge and skills related to one of the majors offered at the faculty. Classes on advanced theories and skills are combined with a 3-month internship period within the chosen major.

The majors offered at our Faculty are:

• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Paediatric rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation for internal disorders
• Rehabilitation in mental health care

Please note that some majors will require additional study credits, in surplus to the 120 credits master programme, to obtain international (professional) recognition.

Our international Master's courses are conducted both in smaller groups made up exclusively of international students as well as in larger groups, which include Flemish students attending the Dutch version of the programme. Students complete a clinical internship as part of the programme at one of KU Leuven's university hospitals or at a private practice or rehabilitation centre in Flanders.