The Master of Science in Physiotherapy ( MSc ) program at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Pristina, is committed to achieving international recognition for practice and research through clinical, academic and professional excellence. The program is research-oriented, bringing together education and expertise in research and clinical practice, ensuring a wonderful student experience.
The aim of this programme is to develop highly competent academic practitioners who will consistently demonstrate the core competencies of physiotherapy practice in a wide range of settings upon graduation. The main aim of the programme is for graduates to be able to share their knowledge with students, clients, policy makers and other professionals in scientific settings in health research, to participate in clinical and healthcare research, contributing comprehensively to scientific knowledge. They will also be able to collect and analyse evidence, identify professional issues, practice sound decision-making, exercise good judgement and engage in best practice, as well as lifelong learning. They will develop confidence, competence and ethical sensitivity towards individuals and groups and demonstrate these attributes in their clinical practice.
The field within which the MSc program operates fits perfectly with the priority given to the Development of the Faculty of Medicine and is fully consistent with the priority of MEST in the research and development strategy. The program will be designed with a clear focus on international recognition of ECTS and the degree obtained.
This study program can be considered as a continuation of the Bachelor's studies in Physiotherapy at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Pristina, which are in line with physiotherapy educational policies worldwide.
The aims of the MSc programme are:
- to strengthen research capacities, skills, concepts and knowledge related to evidence-based physiotherapy practice;
- to gain inter-professional, multi-disciplinary and specific academic knowledge about the impacts of different health sectors on physiotherapy practice;
- to improve aspects of internationalisation and mobility within the MSc cycle;
- to create a common knowledge base on the development and implementation of the MSc programme through capacity and institution building measures.
- to prepare graduates to become good practitioners in their field.The other objective of the program is to support MSc studies , scientific research, innovation, lifelong learning (LLL) and interaction with the scientific and clinical environment. Furthermore, the program will facilitate the mobility of researchers, students and professionals.
The other aim of the programme is to support MSc studies, scientific research, innovation, lifelong learning (LLL) and interaction with the scientific and clinical environment. Furthermore, the programme will facilitate the mobility of researchers, students and professionals.
The profile of the programme is based on interdisciplinary study. As such, the programme will focus on specific research and will enable candidates to independently implement and apply in-depth scientific research work, but also to gain professional and academic skills relevant to future professionals. This includes educating Master candidates in entrepreneurship and the transfer of knowledge between the University and the professional environment and vice versa - for the benefit of society as a whole - especially in relation to the economic and social impact of the candidates' work.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
The study program is aligned with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the European Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (EQF), and with the World Physiotherapy ER Statement on Physiotherapy Education of the Europe region.
The study program is organized in Albanian and is in line with the second cycle program, level 7 of the National Qualifications Framework and the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) in the field of Physiotherapy. The program is designed with a clear focus on the international recognition of ECTS, lasts two years (120 ECTS), and upon completion the graduate receives the title of Master of Science ( MSc ) in Physiotherapy. The Master of Science in Physiotherapy program consists of several compulsory and elective subjects which are combined in order to best achieve the specified objectives of the qualification and to ensure adequate forms of teaching and learning .
The disciplines within the curriculum are logically aligned, which meet the precise definition and specification of general and specific competences, as well as compatibility with the study programmes and teaching programmes delivered in the EHEA.
After completing the studies, the student will be able to:
1) demonstrates clinical reasoning and the ability to draw from diagnostic tests and assessment findings to inform differential diagnosis and management, using standards of conduct consistent with their legal, professional, and ethical obligations.
2) communicates effectively with patients/clients and other stakeholders
3) works effectively with healthcare and other professionals to ensure safe, high-quality, client-centered management and to apply acquired management competencies related to the role of the physiotherapist in the health system
4) contribute to the development of systems, policies and procedures for the provision of physiotherapy services. Share knowledge and contribute to learning opportunities within and outside the physiotherapy unit.
5) provide expertise to guide and monitor individuals, groups and society in order to maintain and optimize health and well-being
6) apply new knowledge in physiotherapy practice based on scientific evidence, having self-direction and originality in the treatment and solution of scientific problems and challenges;
7) acts autonomously in planning and implementing research as well as to transfer acquired knowledge and increase the capacities of academic staff;
8) continue further studies according to European Standards, including third cycle studies.