Qualification Awarded

Doctor of Philosophy in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Specific Admission Requirements

These criteria are announced before every semester and are set by the Department's decision and approval of the Institute of Health Sciences.

Qualification Requirements

Completion the course credits required for graduation and reaching the average grade for graduation (master of science).

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications to Education Accordance Committee of the department are evaluated in means of contents and duration of the course passed before. Counted courses, passed in previous university education are transferred to the new curriculum script with the same level of success.

History

Education in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation started by 2006-2007 academic term, as a newly established department in the School of Health Sciences. Postgraduate education within the Master of Science program has started by Fall semester in 2013-2014 academic educational period and thereafter the PhD program was started by Fall semester in 2017-2018.

Profile of the Programme

The PhD program is a postgraduate educational process, consisted of 8 semesters in total, 4 of which are theoretical and other 4 are related with performing of the dissertation thesis. Courses are avalable in the current curriculum, including compulsory and elective classes. Successfull graduation is awarded by a PhD diploma.

Program Outcomes

1-

Follows up the scientific progress in clinical and conceptual aspects, related with specific basic measurement, evaluation and treatment in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; implements the outcomes and systematic knowledge in professional and academic studies, gained in different area of physical therapy and rehabilitation.

2-

Evaluates and integrates the knowledge with a critical approach while introducing new scientific data, solving problems and gain the skills for offering clinical decisions. All this knowledge and related practice is originated from different disciplines reached by using conceptual and practical principles in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation.

3-	Plans investigations, joins scientific projects, interprets study results based on properly chosen statistical analysis, writes reports, publishes or presents the study contents during scientific meetings.

4-	hysiotherapy and rehabilitation area with a private practice and research are conducted independently of ethical values??, professional knowledge and skills in group work will transfer their responsibilities

5-	Describes educational demands and goals, keep learning in life-time span and contributes to development of quality, professional training and promotional programs.

6-	Contributes to public health and health policy, raises awareness to education, protection and rehabilitative approaches at individual, familial and social levels.

Exam Regulations & Assesment & Grading

The evaluation criteria for the exams, which are in accordance with the current university regulations for education, are set by the instructor for the given course.

Graduation Requirements

Reaching the level of average limit to be graduated by completing the dissertation thesis.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

PhD-graduated physiotherapists could apply for jobs as educational staff or researchers in state or private universities in the country and abroad, available periodically.

Access to Further Studies

Physiotherapists, holders of PhD degree could apply to positions for academic educational staff in our country and abroad where available.

Mode of Study

Formal education

Programme Director

Prof.Dr. Banu BAYAR

ECTS Coordinator

Asist Prof.Dr. Burcu C. YILMAZ

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Year - 1. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
FTR6001	Development and Learning	Required	3	0	8
FTR6501	Clinical Practice in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation I	Elective	0	3	8
FTR6503	Neurodevelopmental Treatment Approaches	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6505	Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation After Surgery	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6507	Exercise Testing and Training	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6509	Physical Fitness Tests	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6511	Biomechanics in Sports	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6513	Clinical Problem Solving in Sports Physiotherapy	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6515	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation After Orthopedic Surgery	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6517	Neuromuscular Electrical Nerve Stimulation	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6519	Neurodevelopmental Therapy Approaches in Pediatric Patients	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6521	Advanced Musculoskeletal Evaluation	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6523	Manual Treatment Methods in Physiotherapy	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6525	Upper Extremity and Body Orthoses	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6527	Physiotherapy in Women's Health	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6531	Clinical Problem Solving in Rheumatic Diseases	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6533	Advanced Exercise Physiology I	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6535	Motor Functions of Central Nervous System	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6537	Ethical Principles and Publication Ethics in Health Sciences	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6539	Measuring Tool Development	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6541	History of Science and Philosophy	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6543	Creativity and Entrepreneurship in Science	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6545	Pain Management in Physiotherapy	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6701	Specialization Field Course	Required	4	0	6
SABE6090	Scientific Research Methods and Research Ethics	Required	3	0	8
SABE6500	Project Development and Management	Elective	3	0	8

1. Year - 2. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
FTR6002	Planning and Evaluation in Teaching	Required	3	0	8
FTR6502	Clinical Practice in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation II	Elective	0	3	8
FTR6504	Evaluation of Pathological Walking	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6506	Evidence-Based Practices in Orthopedic Rehabilitation	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6508	Functional Rehabilitation in Sports Injuries	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6510	Banding Techniques in Sports Injuries	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6512	Lower Extremity Orthoses and Rehabilitation	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6514	Hand Rehabilitation	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6516	Aging and Physical Activity	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6518	Urogynecologic Diseases and Physiotherapy Approaches	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6520	Palliative Rehabilitation	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6522	Water Exercise Approaches	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6524	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Cardiopulmonary Diseases	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6526	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Pediatric Diseases	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6528	Advanced Exercise Physiology II	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6530	Physical Fitness Tests	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6532	Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6534	Alternative Treatment Methods	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6536	Biostatistics	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6538	Social Gender Equality	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6540	Contemporary Philosophy	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6702	Specialization Field Course	Required	4	0	6

2. Year - 1. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
FTR6090	Seminar	Required	0	2	8
FTR6542	Efficient Scientific Presentation Techniques	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6544	Rehabilitation Technologies	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6546	Evaluation of Sports Injuries	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6547	Public Health Interventions in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6548	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Dancers and Musicians	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6549	Physiotherapy in Neurologic Diseases	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6550	Occupational Therapy in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6551	Cognitive Functions and Rehabilitation	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6553	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Neuromuscular Diseases	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6555	Walking-Balance and Coordination	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6557	Exercise Approaches in Physiotherapy	Elective	3	0	8
FTR6703	Specialization Field Course	Required	4	0	6

2. Year - 2. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
FTR6704	Specialization Field Course	Required	4	0	6
FTR6800	Preparation for Proficiency Exam	Required	0	0	24

3. Year - 1. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
FTR6705	Specialization Field Course	Required	4	0	6
FTR6900	Thesis Suggestion	Required	0	0	24

3. Year - 2. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
FTR6706	Specialization Field Course	Required	4	0	6
FTR6901	Thesis (Thesis Monitoring Committee 1)	Required	0	0	24

4. Year - 1. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
FTR6707	Specialization Field Course	Required	4	0	6
FTR6902	Thesis (Thesis Monitoring Committee 2)	Required	0	0	24

4. Year - 2. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
FTR6708	Specialization Field Course	Required	4	0	6
FTR6903	Thesis (Thesis Monitoring Committee 3)	Required	0	0	24

Evaluation Questionnaires

Course & Program Outcomes Matrix