Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (Leuven)

All applicants for the Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy begin by taking the preparatory programme.

Master's programme

The first year of the master's programme offers a general, evidence-based approach to the various domains of physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences. Students will be trained in research methodologies and their applications. In the second year, the focus shifts to the knowledge and skills related to one of the majors offered at the faculty. In the master’s programme you choose from one of five majors:

• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Paediatric Rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation for Internal Disorders
• Rehabilitation in Mental Health Care

A 3-month clinical internship is performed in conjunction with the chosen major.

Structure

The first year of the Master’s of Rehabilitation Science and Physiotherapy (Leuven) program offers a general, research-based approach to physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences. You will be trained in broad research methodologies and their vital applications in the field.

In the second year of the master’s program, the focus shifts towards knowledge and skills related to one of the majors offered. Classes on advanced theories and skills are combined with a three-month internship period within the chosen major. The majors offered to include:

• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (Manual Therapy or Sports Physical Therapy)
• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Paediatric Rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation for Internal Disorders
• Rehabilitation in Mental Health Care

To obtain international and professional recognition (e.g. IFOMPT), some majors will require study credits in addition to the 120 required for the master's program.