The aim of the program is to educate graduates who are able to identify movement and functional disorders within the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; possess the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to apply preventive and therapeutic approaches; adopt ethical principles; plan and participate in interdisciplinary teamwork; effectively use information technologies and scientific research methods; and develop evidence-based practices.
The objective of the program is for students admitted to the department to successfully complete at least 240 ECTS credits that meet the program qualifications and to earn a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, thereby becoming entitled to use the professional title of physiotherapist.
Graduates of this program may work as healthcare professionals in various fields and, if they wish, further advance their careers through postgraduate education and academic studies.
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a decrease in physical activity levels worldwide, and many individuals who experienced the disease developed health problems affecting various systems, particularly the respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. In addition, according to World Health Organization data, the global population is ageing rapidly, increasing the importance of healthy ageing.
In the Industry 5.0 era, working conditions that promote sedentary lifestyles among adults, reduced physical activity among children alongside technological advances, and increasing rates of obesity have all contributed to a growing need for physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.
Health problems such as musculoskeletal disorders, cardiopulmonary diseases, obesity, and diabetes are among the current and continuously developing areas of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation that are particularly important for healthy ageing. There is a continuing need for scientific research across all fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as for qualified physiotherapists who can provide rehabilitation services to patients in clinical settings.
This program is a suitable choice for individuals who are interested in maintaining the well-being of healthy individuals and in preventive physiotherapy practices; who wish to specialize in respiratory physiotherapy, an area of increasing importance; who aim to improve individuals’ health and quality of life in orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, pediatric, and many other fields; or who are interested in conducting scientific research.
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Graduates of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation may provide clinical services in various units of university, public, and private hospitals, including orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, rheumatology, and intensive care, as well as in medical centers.
They may also work in private physiotherapy and rehabilitation centers, prosthetics and orthotics units, and special education and rehabilitation centers where pediatric rehabilitation services are provided.
Graduates may work in sports clubs and national teams in the field of athlete health, while also providing preventive and health-promoting physiotherapy services in wellness centers, thermal and spa centers, and community health centers.
In addition, they may work in geriatric rehabilitation in nursing homes, home care services, ergonomics and occupational health units in industrial organizations, or pursue an academic career at universities and continue their activities in education and research.
Students enrolled in this program may apply for horizontal transfer to eligible undergraduate programs in accordance with the relevant regulations and the transfer requirements of higher education institutions.
As this is a four-year undergraduate program, vertical transfer is not applicable to students enrolled in the program.