Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

(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 or Part-time

Minimum ECTs Credits

90

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Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation – (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

General Goals

The goal of the program is to prepare students to be scientifically and professionally qualified as advanced and specialized practitioners in the domains of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy. Graduates will advance their employability opportunities in the private and public sectors as specialized physiotherapists, in physiotherapy clinics, rehabilitation centres, hospitals and sport clubs. In addition, they will have the opportunity to work in other healthcare and consulting organizations that need specialized physiotherapists and be active in research. The programme is structured in a way that will provide the students the academic background to become advanced practitioners of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy.

The duration of the program is 18 months. The program is structured in a way that combines advanced theoretical, clinical and practical training, all of which enhances students’ assessment and treatment skills in a variety of musculoskeletal and sport related injuries and pathologies.

In addition, the program provides the opportunity for physiotherapists, and other health related professionals (chiropractors, osteopaths, etc.) to study and practice together in a multidisciplinary environment promoting the collaboration between various health disciplines.

The program is modern and reflects the most contemporary research trends in the fields of musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. The programme places special emphasis on the development of critical thinking, and sound clinical reasoning skills that guides clinical decision-making. Graduates of the programme will have the necessary knowledge for advanced and specialised practise based on the most recent evidence (Evidence Based Practise) in the fields of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy.

Specific Goals:

  • To provide post graduate level of education in the rapidly growing technological and scientific advances in the domains of musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy.
  • To provide the theoretical basis for musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy.
  • To combine the understanding of theory and advanced practical and clinical experience in the domains of musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy.
  • To create a research hub that will engage in research in the domains of musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation.
  • To increase the Knowledge and the number of experts in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation, in the Republic of Cyprus.
  • To contribute to life-long learning in the field of Physiotherapy in the Republic of Cyprus

Career Prospects

The programme mainly aims to attract professional Physiotherapists who want to specialize in the treatment of Musculoskeletal and Sports 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 be able to work as Self Employed Specialists in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy.

Our graduates may be employed in the following sectors/areas:

  • Education: university, college, and school teaching
  • Research (Basic and Clinical)
  • Work as advanced clinicians in Hospitals/Clinics, Health care centres, corporations (sports organizations or clubs, etc)
  • Private Physiotherapy practice (self-employed or employees)
  • Freelance Clinical writing
  • Wellbeing centers
  • Public sector

Access to Further Studies

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

The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor Degree from a recognised university.

General:

  • Bachelor in Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor in other relevant clinical professions i.e. Osteopathy, Chiropractic

Specific:

  • Good knowledge of English language (first degree taught in English, or. minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based or 79-80 internet-based, GCSE “O” Level with minimum “C” or IELTS score of 6.5 or ENGL-100 level of the University English Placement Test).

Graduates of relevant accredited Master programs may be granted transfer credit following examination of their application on a case-by-case basis. Transfer of credits will be granted only if the student has sufficiently gained the learning outcomes of the module as these are defined in the module’s description.  In any case, no more than 1/3 (30 ECTS) of the credits required for graduation (90 ECTS) may be transferred.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, the minimum English-language qualifications for admission are:

  • IELTS – 6.5 and above
  • Anglia Examinations – Proficiency or Mastery
  • Cambridge GCE AS Level English Language – C and above
  • Cambridge GCE English A Levels – C and above
  • Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English as a First language – C and above
  • Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English as a Second language – B and above
  • IB English A: Literature SL & HL – 4 and above
  • IB English Standard Level (SL) – 5 and above
  • IB English High Level (HL) – 4 and above
  • Michigan Language Assessment (also known as Proficiency of Michigan) – 750 and above
  • Password Test – 6.5 and above
  • TOEFL (IBT) – 79 and above
  • Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) – 176 and above or Pass
  • Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) – 180 and above or Pass

Applicants who do not hold one of the listed qualifications, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test and achieve a score at the ENGL-100 level, which can substitute for the standardized tests typically required for admission to postgraduate programs. The test is offered free of charge.

The University offers English courses at different levels to assist students in meeting the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.

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. Efficiently cooperate and communicate with other specialists of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to improve the patient’s condition.
  2. Apply advanced assessment and rehabilitation techniques for musculoskeletal and sports disorders.
  3. Inform and educate patients about the nature and prognosis of their condition and help them choose the appropriate intervention and the suitable specialist for their problem (Shared decision-making model).
  4. Improve their skills for referral of the patients to another specialist of the rehabilitation team and optimize the procedure by offering valuable information.
  5. Interpret the indications and contraindications of every therapeutic technique and decide on their most appropriate application.
  6. Complete a detailed assessment of the patient’s condition and design rehabilitation programs tailored to the patient’s needs and assessment findings.
  7. Assess various pathological conditions in a structured way and design interventions aligned with evidence-based practice.
  8. Follow the ethical guidelines by respecting the patient’s rights and personal decisions and by protecting his personal information.
  9. Analyze and critically evaluate the available literature in their special field of interest.
  10. Interpret the most recent scientific achievements in basic sciences (biology, biomechanics, neurosciences etc) and adopt their application in clinical practice.
  11. Judge the research methods used in clinical science and be able to select or design methodologies to produce new knowledge.
  12. Demonstrate excellence in using new technologies during the assessment and rehabilitation of patients and be able to act based on the data collected.
  13. Weigh the benefits and limitations of data collected with new technologies and operate under uncertainty.
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 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
Section: B – Κατεύθυνση: Μυοσκελετική Φυσικοθεραπεία
Min. ECTS Credits: 30  Max. ECTS Credits: 30
Notes:
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
Section: C – Κατεύθυνση Νευρολογικής Φυσικοθεραπείας
Min. ECTS Credits: 30  Max. ECTS Credits: 30
Notes:
Course ID 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 Νευρομυικές Παθήσεις και Αποκατάσταση 5
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 ID 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

Professor Christoforos Giannaki

Associate Head of Department
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 Head
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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