DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

General Description

History

School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation was established in 03/07/1992 with the legislation number 3887 as the third school of Turkey and the first in Aegean Region giving undergraduate physiotherapy education. The period of the program includes 8 semesters (excluding two semesters for English preparatory period) and the language of the program is Turkish

Qualification Awarded

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc)

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

High School diploma and having at least base point required to enroll in the program from university placement examination.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

High school diploma, obtaining the required grade from national university placement examination
Previous formal Turkish Higher Education Institutions (formal) recognition of learning (vertical, horizontal and transitions within the university) is determined by the Higher Education Institution in Higher Education Institutions Programs Associate Degree and Masters Level Switch, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Agency Transfer of Credit Regulations Concerning Making takes place within the scope.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Students must complete 240 ECTS in total and successfully have 60/100 for each course.

Profile of the Programme

School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation located in Dokuz Eylul University Health Campus started to give education in 1993-1994 academic year. The aim of the program is raise physiotherapists who can assess patients, plan and apply physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs, implement therapies and conservative strategies to disabled people in order to increase independency level in their daily life, design specific exercises and give recommendations to children, adults and healthy populations to prevent injuries and improve physical fitness. Educational program includes theoretical courses and practical courses supported by clinical studies. In addition to summer practices in second and third year, the educational program includes practices in departments of our school and other outpatient centers in terms of clinical practice course in last year. In our department's bachelor program consists of joint compulsary and elective courses including total 240 ECTS. Elective courses consists of at least 25 % of the program.Project studies involve investigation and description of the problems, production of solutions, and application of these solutions by the students.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Has effective communication skills.
2   Defines occupational tasks and responsibilities in legal dimensions.
3   Performs his profession according to universal ethical principles.
4   Explains the theoretical knowledge about fundamental sciences and associates with physiotherapy.
5   Interprets theoretical knowledge about physiotherapy assessments and treatments.
6   Performs physiotherapy assessment and treatment methods and decides clinical physiotherapy diagnosis.
7   Plans individual physiotherapy program
8   Implements physiotherapy and rehabilitation methods specific to individuals and diseases
9   Has professional lifelong learning skills
10   Records and archives the data of assessments and treatments
11   Uses foreign language effectively in order to follow professional developments
12   Knows and performs occupational health and safety issues related to his profession
13   Plans, conducts and presents a scientific study

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The graduates of this program can work in hospitals and establishments affiliated to Ministry of Health, health units affiliated to Social Security Institution, private physiotherapy and rehabilitation centers, sports clubs, private hospitals and nursing homes, also in government and private universities giving physiotherapy education.

Access to Further Studies

Able to continue to Master of Science programs in physiotherapy and related field.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

There are a total of 282 ECTS courses for eight semesters. Elective courses consists of at least 25 % of the program.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 FZR 1017 PHYSICS COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
2 FZR 1015 HISTOLOGY - EMBRIOLOGY COMPULSORY 1 2 0 3
3 YDİ 1003 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (ENGLISH) COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3
4 FZR 1023 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOTHERAPY COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
5 TDL 1001 TURKISH LANGUAGE I COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
6 ATA 1001 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
7 FZR 1019 ANATOMY I COMPULSORY 4 4 0 8
8 FZR 1003 PHYSIOLOGY I COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
0 SECGRUP1 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 1 ELECTIVE - - - 5
TOTAL:   30
 
2. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 TBT 1006 BASIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
2 YDİ 1002 FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (ENGLISH) COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3
3 ATA 1002 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
4 FZR 1012 ANATOMY II COMPULSORY 4 4 0 8
5 TDL 1002 TURKISH LANGUAGE II COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
6 FZR 1004 PHYSIOLOGY II COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
7 FZR 1016 PSCHO-SOCIAL HEALTH COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
0 SECGRUP2 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 2 ELECTIVE - - - 8
TOTAL:   30
 
3. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 FZR 2053 CLINICAL NEUROSURGERY COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
2 FZR 2043 ELECTRO-PHYSICAL AGENTS I COMPULSORY 1 2 0 3
3 FZR 2035 CLINICAL ORTHOPEDICS COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
4 FZR 2047 NEUROANATOMY-NEUROPHYSIOLOGY COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
5 FZR 2025 MANUAL TECHNIQUES I COMPULSORY 1 2 0 3
6 FZR 2049 PATHOLOGY COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
7 FZR 2059 SURGERY SCIENCES COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
8 FZR 2051 ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
9 FZR 2055 PHARMACOLOGY COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
10 FZR 2045 HEAT, LIGHT AND HYDROTHERAPY COMPULSORY 1 2 0 3
11 FZR 2057 KINESOLOGY AND BIOMECHANICS I COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
0 SECGRUP3 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 3 ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
4. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 FZR 2048 APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
2 FZR 2046 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
3 FZR 2024 ELECTROPHYSICAL AGENTS II COMPULSORY 1 2 0 3
4 FZR 2050 SUMMER CLINICAL PRACTICE COMPULSORY 0 8 0 2
5 FZR 2052 KINESOLOGY AND BIOMECHANICS II COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
6 FZR 2026 MANUAL TECHNIQUES II COMPULSORY 1 2 0 3
7 FZR 2034 INTERMAL MEDICINE I COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
8 FZR 2044 CLINICAL PEDIATRICS COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
9 FZR 2032 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
0 SECGRUP4 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 4 ELECTIVE - - - 5
TOTAL:   30
 
5. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 FZR 3027 ORTHOPEDIC PHYSIOTHERAPY COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
2 FZR 3029 NEUROLOGIC PHYSIOTHERAPY COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
3 FZR 3031 PULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
4 FZR 3043 REHABILITATION METHODOLOGIES COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
5 FZR 3035 PEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY I COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
6 FZR 3041 PHYSIOTHERAPY I COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
7 FZR 3045 RADIOLOGY COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
0 SECGRUP5 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 5 ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
6. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 FZR 3028 PHYSIOTHERAPY II COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
2 FZR 3064 SUMMER CLINICAL PRACTICE COMPULSORY 0 8 0 2
3 FZR 3052 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN ELDERLY COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
4 FZR 3060 PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICALTHERAPY COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
5 FZR 3044 CARDIAC PHYSIOTHERAPY COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
6 FZR 3056 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN SPORTS COMPULSORY 2 2 0 3
7 FZR 3058 PEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY II COMPULSORY 1 2 0 3
8 FZR 3062 PROSTHETICS-ORTHOTIC AND REHABILITATION COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
0 SECGRUP6 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 6 ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
7. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 FZR 4031 CLINICAL PRACTICE I COMPULSORY 1 18 0 14
2 FZR 4027 CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING IN PHYSIOTHERAPY I COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
3 FZR 4021 BIOSTATISTICS COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
4 FZR 4029 MEDICAL ETHICS COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
0 SECGRUP7 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 7 ELECTIVE - - - 12
TOTAL:   30
 
8. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 FZR 4032 INSTUTIONAL SOCIAL REOPANSIBILITY IN PHYSICAL THERAPY COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
2 FZR 4030 RESEARCH METHODS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
3 FZR 4028 CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING IN PHYSIOTHERAPY II COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
4 FZR 4034 CLINICAL PRACTICE II COMPULSORY 1 18 0 13
0 SECGRUP8 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 8 ELECTIVE - - - 12
TOTAL:   30
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 1:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 GSM 1001 MUSIC I ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
2 FZR 1025 SIGN LANGUAGE ELECTIVE 2 0 2 4
3 GSH 1001 FOLK DANCING I ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
4 FZR 1027 MEDICAL TERMS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
5 BDE 1001 PHYSICAL EDUCATION I ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
6 GSR 1001 PAINTING I ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 2:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 FZR 1022 COMMUNICATION SKILLS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
2 GSR 1002 PAINTING II ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
3 FZR 1018 SOCIAL AWARNES ELECTIVE 1 2 0 4
4 BDE 1002 PHYSICAL EDUCATION II ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
5 GSM 1002 MUSIC II ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
6 FZR 1020 SURFACE ANATOMY AND PALPATION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 3:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 BDE 2001 PHYSICAL EDUC./FINE ARTS I ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
2 FZR 2041 PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
3 FZR 2061 NORMAL MOTOR DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
4 ATA 2001 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
5 GSM 2001 FINE ARTS MUSIC I ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
6 FZR 2039 DISABLED PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
7 FZR 2063 SICIAL AWARNES II ELECTIVE 1 2 0 4
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 4:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 BDE 2002 PHSICAL EDUC./FINE ARTS I ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
2 FZR 2042 PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
3 FZR 2054 AQUATHERAPY ELECTIVE 1 2 0 4
4 FZR 2056 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
5 ATA 2002 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
6 FZR 2058 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN NECK END BACK PAIN ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
7 GSM 2002 FINE ARTS MUSIC II ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 5:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 FZR 3059 ACADEMIC WRITING ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
2 GSM 3001 FINE ARTS MUSIC I ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
3 FZR 3047 ONCOLOGIC PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
4 FZR 3053 HOME CARE AND PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
5 FZR 3057 PHYSICAL THERAPY IN ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
6 FZR 3049 ERGOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
7 FZR 3039 PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
8 FZR 3055 PAIN TREATMENT IN PHYSICALTHERAPY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
9 FZR 3051 HEARING, SPEECH AND BALANCE DISEASE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 6:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 FZR 3072 OBSTETRIC PHYSICIALTHERAPY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
2 FZR 3054 CREATIVE DRAMA ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
3 FZR 3066 VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
4 GSM 3002 FINE ARTS MUSIC II ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
5 FZR 3074 PHYSICALTHERAPIN BURN AND WAUND CARE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
6 FZR 3070 REHABILITATION OF THE HAND AND UPPER EXTREMITY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
7 FZR 3076 PRESENTATION TECNIQUES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
8 FZR 3068 MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
9 FZR 3050 PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 7:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 FZR 4037 ASSESMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC OUTCOMES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
2 FZR 4035 PALLIATIVE CARE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
3 FZR 4009 ORGANIZATION IN PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
4 FZR 4011 WOMAN HEALTY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
5 FZR 4023 PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
6 FZR 4039 GYNAECOLOGIC PHYSICAL THERAPY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
7 FZR 4033 EVIDENCE-BASED PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
8 FZR 4041 ELECTIVE CLINICAL PRACTIVE ELECTIVE 0 6 0 6
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 8:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 FZR 4010 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN INDUSTRY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
2 FZR 4024 PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
3 FZR 4040 CLINICAL STUDY: PEDIATRIC OUTPATIENTS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
4 FZR 4038 PHYSICAL THERAPY IN PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
5 FZR 4042 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN LUNG DISEASE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
6 FZR 4036 EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
7 FZR 4044 ELECTIVE CLINICAL PRACTIVE II ELECTIVE 0 6 0 6
 
 
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students must continue at least 70 % of theoretical courses and % 80 of practical courses. Assessments are based on midterm exam/exams, final exam, success of homework and projects. Students must attend midterm and final exams and be rated over 60/100 to be successful.

Graduation Requirements

The Bachelor's Degree is awarded to students who have succesfully completed all courses in the curriculum, cumulative grade point average of at least 60 on a 100 scale and have got no failing grades.
Students who complete 240 ECTS with success graduate from the program.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof. Dr. Sema Savcı
e-mail: sema.savci@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 90.232.4124900-01