The study program “Physiotherapy” is a uniform higher professional program, lasts three (3) years and contains 180 ECTS.
The study program has no modules and no direction. It is internationally comparable and in line with the requirements and principles of Bologna education.
Lectures in physiotherapy subjects and subjects that are closely related to physiotherapy (eg functional anatomy of the locomotor system, biomechanics with biophysics …) are mandatory. Also laboratory and clinical training. Without a thorough knowledge of physiotherapy content, work in laboratory training is disrupted!
| TYPE OF PROGRAM: | Higher professional study program of the 1st level |
| TDURATION OF STUDIES: | The study lasts three years and comprises 180 ECTS |
| STRPROFESSIONAL TITLE: | The graduate receives the professional title of graduate physiotherapist. |
| FORM OF STUDY PERFORMANCE: | Part time study |
Curriculum – 1st Level
1st SEMESTER
| Number | Subject type | Subject | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clinical | Anatomy with physiology and pathology, Lect. Matej Gajšek, MD |
6 |
| 2. | General | Biochemistry and microbiology Prof. dr. Matjaž Zorko |
5 |
| 3. | General | Health promotion and communication skills Lect. Irma Veljić |
4 |
| 4. | Physiotherapeutic | Functional anatomy and physiology of the locomotor system Lect. Matej Gajšek |
8 |
| 5. | General | Health psychology Prof. dr. Peter Umek |
4 |
| 6. | Physiotherapeutic | Biomechanics with biophysics Lect. Živa Majcen Rošker |
6 |
2nd SEMESTER
| Zap. št. | Tip predmeta | Predmet | KT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7. | Clinical | Fundamentals of clinical medicine I Lect. Matej Gajšek |
5 |
| 8. | Physiotherapeutic | Motor development in human ontogenesis and basics of positive motor transformations doc. dr. Boris Sila |
5 |
| 9. | Physiotherapeutic | Evaluation procedures Assoc.prof. Friderika Kresal, PhD |
10 |
| 10. | General | Fundamentals of gerontology pred. Silvana Šonc |
4 |
| 11. | General elective course | 3 |
3rd SEMESTER
| Number | Subject type | Subject | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Physiotherapeutic | Physiotherapeutic treatments Lect. dr. Mojca Amon |
8 |
| 2. | General | Law and ethics in healthcare prof. Viktorija Žnidaršič Skubic, PhD |
4 |
| 3. | Fizioterapevtski | Kinesiotherapy Assist.prof. Omejec Gregor, PhD |
8 |
| 4. | Physiotherapeutic | Physical technologies in physiotherapy Lect. mag. Simona Pavlič Založnik |
5 |
| 5. | Clinical | Fundamentals of clinical medicine II Izr. Prof Omejec Gregor |
5 |
4th SEMESTER
| Number | Subject type | Subject | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6. | Physiotherapeutic | Orthopedic medicine and manual therapy I Lect. Renne de Bruin |
7 |
| 7. | General | Research methodology Assist.prof. Uroš Marušič, PhD |
3 |
| 8. | Physiotherapeutic | Physiotherapeutic treatments II Assist. Prof. Gregor Omejec, PhD |
6 |
| 9. | General elective course | 3 | |
| 10. | Professional elective course | 3 | |
| 11. | Physiotherapeutic | Physiotherapy practicum I Doc. Dr Friderika Kresal |
8 |
5th SEMESTER
| Number | Subject type | Subject | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Physiotherapeutic | Orthopedic medicine and manual therapy II Lect. Renne de Bruin |
8 |
| 2. | Clinical | Neurology and neurophysiology Prof. Simon Podnar, MD |
5 |
| 3. | Physiotherapeutic | Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy Lect. Simona Videnšek |
5 |
| 4. | Fizioterapevtski | Fizioterapevtska obravnava žensk izr. prof. dr. Špela Smrkolj |
6 |
| 5. | Physiotherapeutic | Medical rehabilitation Assoc.prof. Dejan Georgiev, MD |
6 |
6th SEMESTER
| Number | Subject type | Subject | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6. | Physiotherapeutic | Institutional physiotherapy Lect. mag. Simona Pavlič Založnik |
5 |
| 7. | Physiotherapeutic | Special treatments in physiotherapy |
4 |
| 8. | Splošni izbirni predmet | 3 | |
| 9. | Professional elective course | 3 | |
| 10. | Professional elective course | 3 | |
| 11. | Physiotherapeutic | Physiotherapy practicum I doc. dr. Friderika Kresal |
8 |
| 12. | Thesis | 4 |
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Number | Subject type | Subject | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fitness | 3 | |
| 2. | Oncological surgery and physiotherapy | 3 | |
| 3. | Sports activities for the disabled | 3 | |
| 4. | Individual methods and techniques of established concepts of manual therapy | 3 | |
| 5. | Clinical kinesiology | 3 | |
| 6. | Interprofessional cooperation | 3 |
| Number | Subject type | Subject | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clinical thinking in physiotherapy | 3 | |
| 2. | Public health | 3 | |
| 3. | Management in physiotherapy | 3 | |
| 4. | Modern technologies in physiotherapy | 3 | |
| 5. | Research dimensions in physiotherapy | 3 | |
| 6. | Sociology of health and disease | 3 |
Curriculum – 2nd Level
The second-cycle study program “Movement rehabilitation” is a study program that lasts two years (four semesters) and comprises 120 ECTS. The study program has no modules and no field of study and is in line with the requirements and principles of Bologna education.
The study program is focused on manual therapies (such as orthopedic manual therapy) and thus monitors the development of the physiotherapy profession in the world and directly contributes to raising the quality of Slovenian health care.
| TYPE OF PROGRAM: | 2ndlevel study program |
| TDURATION OF STUDIES: | The study lasts two years and comprises 120 ECTS credits. |
| STRPROFESSIONAL TITLE: | Master of Physiotherapy / Master of Physiotherapy |
| FORM OF STUDY PERFORMANCE: | Part time study |
| Number | Subject | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Special chapters on the anatomy of the locomotor system | 6 |
| 2. | Biomechanics | 6 |
| 3. | Neurophysiology of the locomotor system | 3 |
| 4. | Basics of scientific research | 3 |
| 5. | Orthopedic diagnostics | 3 |
| 6. | Elective course – general | 3 |
| 7. | Elective course – professional | 3 |
| 8. | Special chapters on the anatomy of the locomotor system | 6 |
| 9. | Biomechanics | 9 |
| 10. | Neurophysiology of the locomotor system | 6 |
| 11. | Basics of scientific research | 6 |
| 12. | Orthopedic diagnostics | 3 |
| Together | 60 |
| Number | Subject | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Treats peripheral nerve damage | 3 |
| 2. | Principles of manual therapy | 9 |
| 3. | Food supplements | 6 |
| 4. | Prevention in physiotherapy | 3 |
| 5. | Practicum of manual therapy | 6 |
| 6. | Elective course – general | 3 |
| 7. | Fundamentals of management in physiotherapy | 3 |
| 8. | Master thesis | 27 |
| 9. | Together | 60 |
Elective courses
| Number | Subject | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Basics of sports training | 3 |
| 2. | Cardiovascular rehabilitation | 3 |
| 3. | Endocrinology | 3 |
| Number | Subject | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The foundations of eHealth | 3 |
| 2. | Personality psychology | 3 |
| 3. | Scientific research methodology | 3 |
Grading system
| Local Grade | Description | English Description |
| Odlično (10) | 91% – 100% correct | Excellent (10) |
| Prav dobro (9) | 81% – 90% correct | Very good (9) |
| Prav dobro (8) | 71% – 80% correct | Very good (8) |
| Dobro (7) | 61% – 70% correct | Good (7) |
| Zadostno (6) | 51% – 60% correct | Sufficient (6) |
| Nezadostno (1-5) | Less than 51% correct | Insufficient (1-5) |
A student passes the exam if he/she is graded from 6 to 10.
Study requirements may also be evaluated with grades: passed with distinction, passed or failed.
ENROLLMENT 1stcycle
To enroll in the second (2nd) year, a student must achieve at least 45 ECTS of the first year.
The student must pass the following subjects of the first (1st) year:
- Anatomy with physiology and pathology,
- Biomechanics with biophysics,
- Motor development in human ontogenesis and basics of positive motor transformations,
- Functional anatomy and physiology of the locomotor system,
- Evaluation procedures
- Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine I,
- Biochemistry and microbiology.
To enroll in the third (3rd) year, a student must achieve 60 ECTS in the first (1st) year and at least 46 ECTS in the second (2nd) year.
The student must pass the following courses of the second (2nd) year:
- Physiotherapy treatments I,
- Physiotherapeutic treatments II,
- Kinesiotherapy,
- Physical technologies in physiotherapy,
- Orthopedic medicine and manual therapy I,
- Physiotherapy practicum I,
- Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine II.
To complete the study, the student is obliged to complete all study obligations prescribed by the study program, prepare a diploma thesis and successfully defend it before the commission.
ENROLLMENT 2nd LEVEL
A student may enroll in a higher year if he / she has completed the obligations that are a condition for enrollment in a higher year by the end of the academic year. To enroll in a senior year, he must complete all exercises and practical training and complete the following obligations:
- for enrollment in the second (2nd) year, the student must achieve at least 45 ECTS in the first (1st) year,
- the student must pass the following subjects of the first (1st) year:
- Special chapters on the anatomy of the locomotor system,
- Biomechanics,
- Neurophysiology of the locomotor system,
- Basics of scientific research,
- Orthopedic diagnostics,
- Sports orthopedics,
- Principles of manual therapy,
- Motion science,
- Introduction to food and nutrition.
Conditions for completing the study and the title obtained
To complete the study, the student is obliged to complete all study obligations prescribed by the study program, prepare a master’s thesis and successfully defend it before the commission.
