The master's study programme Physiotherapy has been designed to build on and expand the scope of knowledge, views, professional values and skills obtained by students at the first cycle. The programme enables students to gain and deepen knowledge of health and similar sciences, which support the development of physiotherapy as a scientific discipline; the acquisition of in-depth knowledge for performing original basic or applied research and scientific work, which generates new knowledge and meets the criteria for scientific publication, and for critically assessing scientific findings and implementing them in the professional setting; to develop the competencies for managing the most complex work systems, for making strategic decisions, solving problems under new or unusual circumstances, and for critical assessment and reflection. The programme qualifies students for performing the most demanding tasks in physiotherapy; for organising, monitoring and leading these tasks, and for responsibly responding to wider processes in the social environment, which is characterised by an ageing population, a sedentary lifestyle, and an increasing prevalence of acute and chronic conditions that require rehabilitation. The study programme deepens students' knowledge of specific areas of physiotherapy, especially of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory physiotherapy.
Graduates can continue their education in doctoral study programmes.

ACCESS REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES IN THE EVENT OF ENROLMENT RESTRICTIONS

Enrolment requirements for the first year:

• First-cycle higher education study programme Physiotherapy (in the scope of 180 credit points (ECTS)).
• Higher education study programme in the field of physiotherapy before the amendment to the Higher Education Act (The Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 63/04).
• First-cycle higher education study programme from other professional fields within the field Klasius-P-16: 0915 – Therapy and Rehabilitation. Candidates from these study programmes must, prior to enrolment, complete the study obligations that are essential for continuing their studies in the Physiotherapy programme. Liabilities are determined according to the differences in study programmes and range from 10 to a maximum of 60 ECTS. Candidates must pass them successfully at the Faculty of Health Sciences before enrolment (by enrolling in first-cycle studies, by enrolling in advanced training programmes, or by taking exams before enrolling in a Master's Degree Study Programme in Physiotherapy).

Enrolment from other Klasius-P-16 professional fields is not possible due to the specifics of the programme.

Advancement to the second year is possible for students, who have completed:
• The first level studies of the Physiotherapy programme (with a minimum of 240 ECTS).

In case of enrolment restrictions, candidates are selected on the basis of the average grade of the first cycle study programme exams (80%) and the grade of the diploma paper at the first cycle (20%).

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