PHYSIOTHERAPY and REHABILITATION IN PELVIC HEALTH and WOMEN's HEALTH
Second Cycle Programmes
(Master's Degree)

D.1. General Information about Program

Master's program of Pelvic Health and Women's Health Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation was created in order to respond to the training needs of physiotherapists working in the field of pelvic health and women's health, to raise graduates equipped with field-specific knowledge, skills and competencies, to create an environment for academic studies and to contribute to the development of the field.

Graduates who have completed this program can use their deepened and developed competencies at the level of expertise in clinical and academic studies at the various specialized areas of physiotherapy and rehabilitation and carry out advanced professional practice and research. Master's degree graduates of Pelvic Health and Women's Health Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, graduates acquire the degree of master of science. 

D.2 Qualification Awarded

Master's Degree

D.3. Level of Qualification

QF-EHEA: 2
EQF-LLL: 7

D.4. Provisions for Registration

To have an undergraduate degree diploma in area of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and to fulfill the application procedures of Hacettepe University, Institute of Health Sciences postgraduate programme. (http://www.saglikbilimleri.hacettepe.edu.tr/yonetmelik.html) (ALES: 60, GRE: 650, GMAT: 475, ÃœDS-KPDS: B2, European Language Portfolio: C1)

D.5. Qualification Requirements and Regulations

To complete the program which is at least 2 years and contains 120 ECTS credits successfully or to receive equivalent education abroad for graduating from Pelvic Health and Women's Health Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation postgraduate program with thesis. Students must choose at least 60 ECTS credits and with compulsory courses; It is required to complete 60 ECTS credits from the thesis study, to successfully complete the courses in accordance with the provisions of Hacettepe University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations, to provide at least 2.50 overall academic average, and to successfully conclude the thesis study and defense. (http://www.saglikbilimleri.hacettepe.edu.tr/yonetmelik.html)

D.6. Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning

Undergraduate education in physiotherapy and rehabilitation or international equivalent educations are authoritative.

D.7. Goals and Objectives

To enable the acquisition of multidisciplinary, investigative, questioning and evidence-based practice skills in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Pelvic Health and Women's Health; to gain the ability to conduct scientific research, access information, evaluate and interpret information; To raise knowledgeable, intellectual, competent and competent scientists who have reached the universal level in terms of education in their field, on a national and international scale.

D.12. Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

In this program, physiotherapists who are able to carry out and develop their clinical and academic studies at the level of expertise in fields specialized in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Pelvic Health and Women's Health are trained. Graduates of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Pelvic Health and Women's Health science specialization program are skilled in supporting and guiding the society, supporting participation in physical activity, improving the functions and improving the quality of life in the light of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation-specific measurements in Pelvic Health and Women's Health. Physiotherapists graduated from this program can work in physiotherapy, rehabilitation and exercise clinics for children and adults, departments of public and private hospitals, which provide preventive, treatment and rehabilitative services in our country and abroad, in matters related to pelvic health and women's health. They works in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation departments of universities and can work as a lecturer and manager.

D.13. Access to Further Studies

QF-EHEA: 3
EQF-LLL: 8

D.14. Profile of the Programme

The undergraduate program in our department consists of 120 ECTS (60 ECTS for the courses and 60 ECTS for the thesis work), including common mandatory, mandatory and elective courses and thesis work. Elective courses make up at least 25% of the program. 1/3 of the elective courses are open to other programs without preconditions. 2/3 of the elective courses Other course(s) belonging to our program are prerequisites. Students can take non-departmental elective courses as well as in-departmental elective courses.

D.15. Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Hacettepe University, Institute of the Health Sciences requirements (http://www.saglikbilimleri.hacettepe.edu.tr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=5) be taken into account. 

D.16. Graduation Requirements

To have master of science degree in Pelvic Health and Women's Health physiotherapy and rehabilitation programme student must complete a total of at least 120 ECTS (60 ECTS for the courses and 60 ECTS for the thesis work) successfully. 

D.17. Education Type

1. Full Time Education

D.18. Programme Director

Programme Director

Prof. Dr. Türkan AKBAYRAK

Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Tel: +903123052525 

e-mail: takbayra@hacettepe.edu.tr