Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (2024)

Preparatory programme

All applicants for the Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy begin by taking the preparatory programme.

Master's programme

The first year of the master's programme offers a general, evidence-based approach to the various domains of physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences. Students will be trained in research methodologies and their applications. In the second year, the focus shifts to the knowledge and skills related to one of the majors offered at the faculty. In the master’s programme you choose from one of five majors:

  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
  • Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Paediatric Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation for Internal Disorders
  • Rehabilitation in Mental Health Care

A 3-month clinical internship is performed in conjunction with the chosen major.

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Preparatory programme Master's programme

Admission and application

Admission requirements

  • The preparatory programme and master’s programme are aimed at students with a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy.

  • You should have a good command of both spoken and written English.

Official and current admission requirements

Student profile

Is this the right programme for me?

  • Are you interested in rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy in general and motivated to pursue further studies?
  • Are you convinced that evidence-based physiotherapy is the future of our profession? Do you have a critical attitude towards the subject material and are you eager to gain more in-depth knowledge?

Application deadline

For most recent - and only official - information on application deadlines, checkKU Leuven - Application deadlines.

Application procedure

Check theapplication instructionsfor Bachelor, Master, Postgraduate programmes and Credit Contracts. There is also avideothat explains the application procedure from start to finish.

Study costs

The study costs consist of the yearly tuition fee on the one hand, and degree specific costs on the other hand. Beside study costs you also need to take living and transportation expenses into account.

  • tuition fees
  • specific study costs for this degree
  • cost of living in Belgium

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

It is worth noting that our tuition fees are cheaper than in many other European countriesthanks to the generous financing of the higher education system by our government. Although all of our programmes are very affordable compared to equivalent universities around the world, the fees for any individual student are contingent upon their choice of academic programme and the nationality of the student. Check out our tuition fees for your particular programme.

Scholarships

Our aim is to offer afforable tuition fees for all students, which means we only have a limited number of scholarshipsavailable for students from particular backgrounds or studying in particular fields.

Excellent students who are eligible for a Master Mind Scholarship are invited to submit their application before 1 February.

After graduation

Career perspectives

The programme prepares you for a job as a physiotherapist. As an employee, you can work in numerous care institutions such as outpatient clinics, hospitals and elderly care centres.You can also set up as an independent physiotherapist or associate in a practice.

Furthermore, you can work in institutes for special education, in consultancies and institutes for persons with impaired motor skills, and in sports clubs.

Your degree also gives you the opportunity to work in research or to enter a commercial position.

Further studies

Masters in rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy can re-enrol once for another (additional) specialisation after obtaining the Flemish master's degree. For further information contact the Helpdesk.

Why KU Leuven

KU Leuven is one of Europe’s highest-ranked and most renowned universities. It boasts a long tradition of pioneering research and high-quality education. But KU Leuven has quite a few other strengths as well.

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