Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Sciences

In the last 10 to 15 years, research in physiotherapy has increased exponentially, both in volume and quality. Many clinicians are consumers of research when reading the literature to stay up-to-date. But to really understand the ins and outs of research, you have to conduct research yourself. At least once. Producing science is a lot more exciting and satisfying than consuming it. If you are interested in clinical research and in disorders that affect the musculoskeletal system, the Master's degree programme Musculoketal Physiotherapy Sciences might be exactly what you are looking for. You will learn how to conduct high quality research in physiotherapy, from pre-clinical research in a lab environment to evaluating the effects of novel interventions in the clinic, and apply the acquired knowledge and skills in your own research project.

Instruction modes

literature study, colloquium, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, tutorial, lecture, working group, individual assignment, practicum, self study, seminar

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

If you have a HBO Bachelor's degree and you want to be admitted to the Master's programme Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Sciences, you will have to take the HBO-assessment (or premaster assessment).

Other requirements

1. ingangstoets If you have a HBO Bachelor's degree and you want to be admitted to the Master's programme Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Sciences, you will have to take the HBO-assessment (or premaster assessment).
2. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) To gain admission to the Master's degree programme Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Sciences you must have * a Bachelor's degree and basic knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology at the level of introductory textbooks; * sufficient research skills and knowledge of Mathematics and Physics; * a good command of the English language, because the Master's degree programme is taught in English.
3. taaltoets cijfer Non-Dutch students for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate adequate results in an English language proficiency test: IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test: 580 TOEFL computer-based test: 237 TOEFL Internet-based test: 92-93 Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): A, B, C Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): A, B, C