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Programme profile

Physiotherapy at Saxion has a very personal approach. There is a special International team of teachers to guide you through your study at Saxion and stay in Enschede.

Internationalisation is important at Saxion. This shows both in the high numbers of international students on the course as well as the fact that the physiotherapy programme is designed to meet international standards. In addition, there are large foreign networks and agreements with international partners to facilitate the exchange of both students and teachers.

The objectives of the programme are to facilitate the student acquiring the knowledge and skills of Physiotherapy, and to reach a certain level of personal development. The curriculum focuses on developing the following professional roles and competences: the Physiotherapist as a care provider; the Physiotherapist as a manager; the Physiotherapist as a developer of the profession.

Alongside the central Physiotherapy component, Saxion has a specific focus on “Musculo-Skeletal Physiotherapy” (manual and sports physiotherapy), “Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Diseases” and “Labour & Health”.

Programme content

YEAR 1
Basis of research and treatment and communication with clients.;Everything about moving the body - the development from child to older mobility - muscle function and strength development co-ordination and movement.; Measuring a patient's condition; Group therapy; Designing an innovative service; knowledge of anatomical structures such as muscles and bones; Internship (3 weeks of practical experience )The internship is an orientation to the profession of a physiotherapist where you will observe the practical field of physiotherapy.

YEAR 2
You choose two out of:
A. Neurology and Internal disorders
B. Orthopedics
C. Health promotion
You will have 2 x 3-week  internships in your home country.

YEAR 3
Two blocks of 6 months each. In the first one you follow a minor, the second one you follow regular education. This Minor is called the "Master Class Physiotherapy" and includes the following courses:: manual therapy; massage therapy; physio-technique treatments; pelvic floor therapy; motor learning; advanced shoulder, neck and arm diagnostics; psychosomatic and other unexplained complaints

YEAR 4
In this year you will have three x 12 weeks of internships. In addition, you will work on a project throughout the year. You plan your own internship and make appointments with institutes involved. At least one internship should be completed in an intramural setting (hospital, rehabilitation centre, nursing home).

Clinical education
The clinical education, which totals approximately one of the four years, can be done in one of several countries. The school has developed an extensive network of affiliated clinical sites in the Netherlands, Norway and Germany. We also offer the possibility to participate in very interesting projects in other continents like South Africa, Indonesia and India. Students are expected to go abroad for their clinical education, including their home country. To enable an adequate placement, students are expected to bring in at least one clinical education address.

Progression

Graduates can practice as a Physiotherapist in UK and Ireland (subject to approval by CORU of your hospital placements). Hospital placements are usually very limited in Ireland and will need to be found in other jurisdictions.

Entry Requirements