| University degree and qualification | Master Degree
Master of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. |
| Official name of the curriculum | Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy. |
| Type of diploma and scope of the curriculum | Single-degree Master’s Diploma
120 ECTS credits, duration of study – 1 year and 10 months (full-time study). |
| Qualification in the diploma | Higher Education Degree – Master’s Degree
Specialty – 227 Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy. Specialization – Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Specialty curriculum – Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy |
| Аccreditation | Accreditation Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Series UD No. 14009300, dated May 20, 2019.Valid until July 1, 2026.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated June 21, 2016, No. 79-A, based on Order No. 1565 dated December 19, 2016. |
| Cycle / level | Ukrainian National Qualifications Framework
(NQF) – Level 8 FQ-EHEA – Second Cycle EQF-LLL – Level 7 |
| Prerequisites | Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in:
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| Language(s) of instructions | Ukrainian |
| Validity of the curriculum | Until July 1, 2025 |
| Internet address of the curriculum description | https://www.ldufk.edu.ua/about/normatyvni-dokumenty |
| Subject area (branch of knowledge, specialty,
specialization) |
Branch of knowledge: 22 Health Care
Specialty: 227 Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy |
| Orientation of the curriculum | The program is professionally oriented and application-based. It is founded on innovative ideas, concepts, paradigms, theories, and research in the design and implementation of specialized technologies. The program is grounded in evidence-based medicine and clinical practice in physical therapy and occupational therapy, particularly in physical therapy, facilitating both professional and academic career development. |
| Main focus of the curriculum and
specializations |
The curriculum is aimed at specialized education and professional training in physical therapy and occupational therapy, with a primary emphasis on physical therapy.
Keywords: physical therapy, rehabilitation, assessment, intervention. |
| Features of the curriculum | The education and training program aligns with:
The recommendations of the European higher education structure alignment project and the requirements of professional associations, including the World Confederation for Physical Therapy: «Policy Statements». The qualification requirements for the position of «Physical Therapist» (Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine dated December 13, 2018, No. 2331). The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine’s support for the duration of the «Physical Therapy» educational program (Letter No. 1/11-5803 dated June 24, 2019). |
| Eligibility for employment
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Graduates are qualified for positions such as:
222.9 Physical Therapist (Regulatory Document) Positions within higher education (85.42), as well as other roles that require a master’s degree qualification in relevant organizations without additional specific requirements. |
| Further education | Graduates may continue their studies at the third (educational and scientific) level of higher education. |
| Teaching and Learning | The educational process is based on student-centered learning, a competency-based approach, partnership between academic staff and students, self-directed learning, problem-based learning, integration of academic and research activities, and professional orientation.
Teaching methods include:
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| Assessment | Current control: oral questioning in seminar classes, survey at term classes; assessment of students’ achievements in practical classes; testing; evaluation of written, analytical, creative works, essays, presentations, results of information searches, abstracts, scientific materials.
Term control: tests, credits, exams, probation report/defence of internship reports. Finals (certification): comprehensive certification exam and public defence of the qualification work. Assessment is conducted on a 100-point grading scale. |