Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Turkish) - Thesis Program

Purpose of the Program

The main purpose of the Master of Science in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Program is to train national and international expert physiotherapists who have deepened the theoretical and practical knowledge learned during the four-year undergraduate education, learned the basics of conducting scientific research, developed clinical knowledge and become able to specifically apply different physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques, learned how to obtain information on professional issues, present, share and discuss information, and can contribute to educational programs related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Thus, this program also fulfills the first step in training the faculty members needed by universities and research centers.

Application Conditions and Required Documents

Application Conditions

• Graduating from 4-year Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Departments of universities,
• Getting at least 55 points (Equal weight) from ALES exam (For thesis-based MA program)

Application Documents

• Undergraduate Graduation Certificate (Original document, notarized copy or graduation certificate obtained from the E-Government system)
• ALES exam document (Only for thesis programs - EA minimum 55 points)
• Transcript; original or approved by the university from which the student graduated.
• Copy of ID Card, Notarized Copy or Document Received via E-Government
• 1 passport size photo
• Residence and Criminal Record from E-Government
• Military Status Certificate for Male Candidates
• For Graduates from Universities Abroad; Original or certified copy of the equivalence certificate received from the Council of Higher Education and/or a certificate of recognition issued by the Council of Higher Education.
• Filling out the TC Istanbul Okan University Master's Degree application form
• (If you bring the originals, there is no need for notary approval, we will make the originals.)

Content of the Program

The Thesis Program consists of a total course load of 25 credits (8 courses) and a non-credit master's thesis.