2.1
Name of Qualification
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (B.Sc. Phys.)
2.2
Main Field(s) of Study
Physiotherapy
2.3
Institution Awarding the Qualification
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Department of Nursing and Health Sciences
36039 Fulda
Germany
and
Philipps-University Marburg
Department of Medicine
35033 Marburg
Germany
2.4
Status (Type / Control)
University / State Institution
University of Applied Sciences / State Institution
2.5
Institution Administering Studies
[same]
Status (Type / Control)
[same]
2.6
Language(s) of Instruction/Examination
German and English
3.
Level of Qualification
3.1
Level
First degree (3 years), single subject, with thesis
3.2
Official Length of Program
3 years
3.3
Access Requirements
Higher Education Entrance Qualification (HEEQ), General or Specialized.
Training in physiotherapy plus two years work experience plus extended vocational
training
4.
Contents and results gained
4.1
Mode of Study
Full-Time or part time, accompanying to work
4.2
Program Requirements
The programme qualifies the graduates for competencies to scientifically reflect
their professional activities in the field of physiotherapy. The program enables the
graduates to apply the acquired skills in a qualified and responsible manner within
Health Care Institutions as well as to contribute to the research based
development of the body of knowledge in health science.
The graduates are obliged to acquire the following interdisciplinary skills and
abilities:
1. Theoretical knowledge of biomedical subjects explaining the applied methods
of diagnosis and treatment in physiotherapy,
2. Knowledge of social science concerning the physical treatment in regard of the
public health system.
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3. Practical knowledge of methods of diagnosis and treatment in physiotherapy.
4.3
Program Details
See “Prüfungszeugnis” (Final Examination Certificate) as well as Attachment 1a)
“Contents of the taught material in the Bachelor Programme according to the
examination guidelines”, for subjects evaluated through written and oral
examinations and topic of thesis, including evaluations.
ECTS
Condensed Table:
Module 1: Musculoskeletal Disorders (Dysfunction)
Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biomechanics, Radiology, Scientific
Study Methods, Orthopaedics, Dental Health, Emergency Surgery, Physiotherapy;
Problem Based Learning (PBL)
Module 2: Acute Pain
Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Patho-Physiology, Pharmacology,
Human Genetics, Anaesthetics, Orthopaedics, Dental Health, Oro-Facial-Maxiliary
Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Physical Medicine, Physiotherapy, Scientific Study
Methods; PBL
Module 3: Musculoskeletal Disorders (Spine)
Anatomy, Biomechanics, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Human Genetics,
Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Paediatrics, Paediatric Orthopaedics, Dental-OroMandibular Medicine, Neurology, Psychiatry, Industrial Medicine; Occupational
Therapy, Physiotherapy; PBL
Module 4: Musculoskeletal Disorders (Degeneration)
Biochemistry, Physiology, Biomechanics, Endoprothetics Materials, Human Genetics,
Pathology, Radiology, Orthopaedics, Emergency Surgery, Neuro-Surgery, Geriatrics,
Psychosomatics, Dental-Oro-Mandibular Medicine, Oro-Facial-Maxiliary Surgery,
Internal Medicine, Physiotherapy; PBL
Module 5: Chronic Pain / Aging
Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Psychology, Pharmacology, Neuro-Surgery,
Neurology, Geriatrics, Anaesthetics, Oncology, Medical Sociology, Physiotherapy,
Physical Medicine; PBL
Module 6: Intensive Care (Coma)
Biochemistry, Physiology, Patho-Physiology, Neuro-Surgery, Anaesthetics,
Pharmacology, Nursing, Hygiene, Orthopaedic Technology, Physiology, Ethics,
Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy; PBL
Module 7: Neuroscience (Central Disorders)
Anatomy, Physiology, Neuro-Pathology, Neuro-Radiology, Neurology, Neuro-Surgery,
Neuro-Paediatrics, Radiology, Human Genetics, Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy; PBL
Module 8: Neuroscience (Spinal Cord Injury)
Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Neuro-Anatomy, Neuro-Pathology,
Orthopaedic Technology, Rehabilitation Research, Social Paediatrics, Traumatology,
Neuro-Surgery, Neuro-Orthopaedics, Urology, Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery,
Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy; PBL
Module 9: Cardio-Pulmonary Disorders
Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Pharmacology, Scientific Study
Methods, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Radiology, Pathology, Dietetics, Thoracic Surgery,
Paediatrics, Physiotherapy, PBL, Scientific Study Methods
Module 10: Lymphology, Immunology, Oncology
Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Haematology, Oncology, Lymphology,
Virology, Bacteriology, Neuro-Surgery, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Nuclear Medicine,
Physiotherapy; PBL, Scientific Study Methods
Module 11: Endocrine Disorders
Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Internal
Medicine, Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Neurology, Surgery, Physiotherapy; PBL,
Scientific Study Methods
Module 12: Urogenital Disorders (Incontinence)
Neurochemistry, Anatomy/Histology, Physiology, Patho-Physiology, Pathology,
Psychology, Radiology, Urology, Gynaecology, Gastro-enterology, Psychosomatics,
Physiotherapy, PBL, Scientific Study Methods
Module 13: Management:
Legal Aspects, Ethics, Economics, Quality Control, Personnel- and Organisational
Development
Module 14: Health Care Sciences:
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Health Care Politics, Epidemiology, Social Medicine, Public Health/ Health Sciences
Module 15: Scientific Methodology:
Scientific Study Methods, English for Physiotherapists, Application of Informatics,
Social Research Methods, Data Analyses for Social Sciences
Module 16: Introduction to psychosocial Sciences:
Sociology, Psychology, Education, Communication Sciences, intercultural
Communication, Patho-Physiology in Psychiatry and Psychosomatics
Module 17: Sport Therapy:
Exercise and mobility Science, Sport Mechanics, Psycho Mechanics, applied Sport
Therapy
Module 18: Project It is expected, that students will participate in scientific projects
relevant to the discipline of physiotherapy.
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4.4
Grading Scheme
See examination regulations / Prüfungsordnung / attachment 8.6
4.5
Overall Classification
Based on end of semester exams and ongoing evaluation procedures within the
course work for credit award.
5.
Function of the Qualification
5.1
Access to Further Study
Basically qualifies for admission to post-graduate study programs (Master)
5.2
Professional Status
The holders of the degree Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy are entitled to
practice in the field of Physiotherapy, scientifically reflecting their practice while
working in Health Care Institutions and qualified for leadership.
6.
Additional Information
6.1
Additional Information
The Bachelor program in Physiotherapy was accredited by the “Zentrale Evaluierungsagagentur (ZEvA)” in Hannover in 2002
6.2
Further Information Sources
On the institution: http://www.fh-fulda.de
httP://www.uni-marburg.de
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