Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation - Concentrations: 1. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, 2. Neurological Physiotherapy

(MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)

Duration

1.5 years (3 semesters)

Qualification Awarded

Master of Science in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Level of Qualification

Master Degree (2nd Cycle)

Language of Instruction

English and Greek

Mode of Study

Full-time: Full-time

Minimum ECTs Credits

90

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Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation – Concentrations: 1. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, 2. Neurological Physiotherapy (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)

Duration 1.5 years (3 semesters)
Qualification Awarded Master of Science in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Level of Qualification Master Degree (2nd Cycle)
Language of Instruction Greek / English
Mode of Study Full-time
Minimum ECTS Credits 90

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Profile of the Programme

The Master Program in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation aims to:

  • combine advanced theoretical, clinical and practical training all of which enhances students’ assessment and treatment skills in a variety of musculoskeletal, and neurological related injuries and pathologies.
  • Provide to the graduates the appropriate capabilities to collaborate with other health professionals in consulting patients with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders.
  • prepare students to interpret and participate in research in the fields of musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy.
  • reflect in a modern way the most contemporary research trends in the fields of musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy.
  • place special emphasis on the development of clinical reasoning skills that guide clinical decision making regarding prevention as well as rehabilitation following musculoskeletal or neurological pathologies.
  • Provide to graduates scientific and professional qualifications as advanced and specialized practitioners in the domains of Musculoskeletal and Neurological Physiotherapy. They will advance their employability opportunities in the private and public sector as specialized physiotherapists, in physiotherapy clinics, rehabilitation centres, hospitals and sport clubs.

Career Prospects

The programme mainly aims to attract professional Physiotherapists who want to specialize in the treatment of Musculoskeletal and Neurological Injuries and Pathologies.

Graduates may be employed in the private and public sector as specialized physiotherapists, in physiotherapy clinics, in rehabilitation centres, in hospitals and in sports clubs. In addition, they will have the opportunity to work as Self Employed Specialists of musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctorate Degree)

Programme Coordinator:

Dr Manos Stefanakis
Email: [email protected]

  • Physiotherapy Bachelor Degree
  • Bachelor Degree of relevant professions i.e. Osteopathy, Chiropractors, Occupational therapists
  • Good knowledge of English language
  • -First Degree taught in English or- minimum TOEFL score 550 paper-based, or 213 computer-based, or 79-80 internet- based or- GCSE “0” Level with a minimum score “C” or- IELTS score of 6.5, or- ENG-100 level of the University of Nicosia English Placement Test

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects, and class participation.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

The student must complete 90 ECTS and all programme requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

  1. Critically assess various musculoskeletal, and neurological pathological conditions in a structured way and to design advanced interventions and rehabilitation protocols depending on their profession and in line with the evidence-based practice.
  2. To complete an in detailed assessment procedure, extract specific aims and plan rehabilitation specific to every patient and according to the assessment findings.
  3. Efficiently cooperate with other specialists in the rehabilitation, multidisciplinary team for the improvement of patient’s condition.
  4. Thoroughly Inform patients about the nature and prognosis of their condition and help them choose the appropriate intervention and the suitable specialist for their problem.
  5. To interpret the indications and contraindications of every technique planned to be used and decide when appropriate for application.
  6. Follow the ethical guidelines, by protecting patients’ personal rights, personal decisions and personal information.
  7. Analyze and critically evaluate the available literature in their special field of interest.
  8. Interpret the recent scientific achievements and literature data in the field of the basic sciences (biology, biomechanics, neurosciences etc).
Section: A – Required Courses
Min. ECTS Credits: 30  Max. ECTS Credits: 30
Notes:
  • Κατεύθυνση Μυοσκελετικής Φυσικοθεραπείας: MPTY-513G, MPTY-514G
  • Κατεύθυνση Νευρολογικής Φυσικοθεραπείας: MPTY-523G, MPTY-524G
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
MPTY-501G Προηγμένη Βιοστατιστική (με Εργαστήριο) 10
MPTY-502G Μεθοδολογία Έρευνας στις Επιστήμες Υγείας 5
MPTY-513G Βιολογία Συνδετικού Ιστού 5
MPTY-514G Μυοσκελετική Αποκατάσταση Ι (με Εργαστήριο) 10
MPTY-523G Κλινική Νευροφυσιολογία 5
MPTY-524G Νευρολογική Αποκατάσταση Ι (με Εργαστήριο) 10
Section: B – Κατεύθυνση: Μυοσκελετική Φυσικοθεραπεία
Min. ECTS Credits: 30  Max. ECTS Credits: 30
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
MPTY-515G Μυοσκελετική Αποκατάσταση ΙΙ (με Εργαστήριο) 10
MPTY-516G Φυσιολογία της Άσκησης 5
MPTY-517G Αποκατάσταση Αθλητικών Κακώσεων (με Εργαστήριο) 10
MPTY-518G Λειτουργική Αποκατάσταση 5
Section: C – Κατεύθυνση Νευρολογικής Φυσικοθεραπείας
Min. ECTS Credits: 30  Max. ECTS Credits: 30
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
MPTY-525G Νευρολογική Αποκατάσταση II (με Εργαστήριο) 10
MPTY-526G Μέσα Αξιολόγησης στην Νευροαποκατάσταση 5
MPTY-527G Κλινικές Εφαρμογές στην Νευροαποκατάσταση (με
Εργαστήριο)
10
MPTY-528G Νευρομυϊκές Παθήσεις και Αποκατάσταση 10
Section: D – Επιλεγόμενα Μαθήματα
Min. ECTS Credits: 30  Max. ECTS Credits: 30
Notes:

Στο Γ’ Εξάμηνο οι φοιτητές δηλώνουν είτε την Ερευνητική Εργασία κι ένα (από τα
τέσσερα) μαθήματα επιλογής των 10 ECTS, ή τρία (από τα τέσσερα) μαθήματα επιλογής
των 10 ECTS το καθένα. Συνολικά πρέπει να καλύψουν μέγιστο αριθμό 30 ECTS. Η
ερευνητική εργασία μπορεί να αντικατασταθεί με δύο μαθήματα ελεύθερης επιλογής των
10 ECTS το καθένα.

Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
MPTY-551G Φυσιολογία του Χρόνιου Πόνου 10
MPTY-552G Πόνος και Αντανακλαστικές Θεραπείες 10
MPTY-553G Ανάλυση της Κίνησης στην Αποκατάσταση 10
MPTY-554G Νευρομυοσκελετική Παθολογία και Διάγνωση 10
MPTY-590G Ερευνητική Εργασία 20

Semester 1

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
MPTY-501G Προηγμένη Βιοστατιστική (με Εργαστήριο) 10
MPTY-502G Μεθοδολογία Έρευνας στις Επιστήμες Υγείας 5
MPTY-513G Βιολογία Συνδετικού Ιστού 5
MPTY-514G Μυοσκελετική Αποκατάσταση Ι (με Εργαστήριο) 10

Semester 2

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
MPTY-515G Μυοσκελετική Αποκατάσταση ΙΙ (με Εργαστήριο) 10
MPTY-516G Φυσιολογία της Άσκησης 5
MPTY-517G Αποκατάσταση Αθλητικών Κακώσεων (με Εργαστήριο) 10
MPTY-518G Λειτουργική Αποκατάσταση 5

Semester 3

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
MPTY-590G Ερευνητική Εργασία 20
MPTY-551G Φυσιολογία του Χρόνιου Πόνου 10
The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. Students may contact their academic advisor and consult their academic pathway found on this website under “Schools & Programmes”.

Professor Kyriakos Felekkis

Dean
Professor
School of Life and Health Sciences
Department of Life Sciences
Member of the Council
Member of the Senate

Dr Christoforos Giannaki

Associate Head of Department
Associate Professor
School of Life and Health Sciences
Department of Life Sciences
Director of the Research Centre for Exercise and Nutrition (RECEN)

Dr Christina Michailidou

Assistant Professor
Programme Coordinator
School of Life and Health Sciences
Department of Health Sciences

Dr Manos Stefanakis

Associate Professor
School of Life and Health Sciences
Department of Health Sciences

Dr Giannis Giakas

Adjunct Faculty

Mr Markianos Kokkinos

Adjunct Faculty

Dr Vasileios Korakakis 

Adjunct Faculty

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