Master´s Degree in Rehabilitation: Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation
Code: S0823S6
- Degree title
- Master of Health Care (Prosthetics/Orthotics)
- Master of Health Care (Physiotherapy)
- Master of Health Care (Elderly Care)
- Master of Health Care (Podiatry)
- Master of Health Care (Midwifery)
- Master of Health Care (Optometry)
- Master of Health Care (Public Health Nursing)
- Master of Health Care (Occupational Therapy)
- Master of Health Care (Nursing)
- Master of Social Services
- Master of Health Care (Osteopathy)
- Credits
- 90 ects
- Duration
- 1.5 years (90 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2023
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
Polytechnic Master’s degrees are intended for those gainfully employed higher education degree holders who wish to consolidate and extend their competence. Polytechnic Master’s degrees confer the same eligibility for posts and positions as the second-cycle university degrees. Masters degrees conferred by scientific universities and equivalent higher education institutions also offer opportunities for postgraduate studies. Master`s Degree in Rehabilitation is intended for those who have completed a polytechnic Bachelor’s degree in Health Care or Social Services or another appropriate higher education degree and who have no less than three years of work experience in the relevant field. (Act 351/2003, Act 411/2005, Government Decree 352/2003, and Government Decree 423/2005) .
The Finnish degree title is determined according to each student’s prior degree, affixed with the abbreviation YAMK (Finnish equivalent for ‘higher polytechnic degree’). Students at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences may be conferred one of the following degree titles from the Degree Programme in Rehabilitation: apuvälineteknikko (Orthotist-Prosthetist); fysioterapeutti (Physiotherapist); geronomi (Geriatric Nurse); jalkaterapeutti, (Podiatrist); kätilö (Midwife); optometristi, (Optometrist); osteopaatti, (Osteopath); sairaanhoitaja, (Registered Nurse); sosionomi, (Master of Social Services); terveydenhoitaja, (Public Health Nurse); or toimintaterapeutti, (Occupational Therapist). The English-language degree is titled Master of Rehabilitation. The degree is comparable with equivalent international degrees.
Graduates from the Master`s Degree in Rehabilitation are capable of functioning in demanding rehabilitation positions in development and management, which require the ability to anticipate, assess and improve knowledge within the rehabilitation field and reform practices innovatively and internationally.
Development
The parties involved in planning the degree programme and developing the curriculum included a steering group consisted of the following parties: representatives from the world of work; students studying towards the Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation; their workplace contacts; and finally, the teachers of the degree programme. This co-configuration effort proved diverse, as it included a jointly built understanding of the following aspects: mission of education and knowledge; provided skills and competences; feedback surveys and statements on the curricular contents. The competence modules of the programme were confirmed by the national Master’s Degree network in Rehabilitation.
The mission and competence descriptions of the degree programme have been drawn up in a future-oriented manner, based on development programmes and policies for the future concerning the field of Health Care and Social Services. In addition, education was planned with due consideration for national and international quality standards and development policies for education; also the priorities of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area and the strategies of the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences were deliberated.
Further information
Kopioitu hyväksytystä opetussuunnitelmasta S0822S6.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | Autumn 2023 | Spring 2024 | Autumn 2024 | 1. / 2023 | 2. / 2023 | 3. / 2024 | 4. / 2024 | 1. / 2024 | 2. / 2024 |
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| S0823S6-1001 |
Research and Development Competence in Rehabilitation
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25 | |||||||||||
| SX00DK33 | The Changing Paradigms of Rehabilitation | 5 | |||||||||||
| SX00BY12 | Research-Oriented Development in Rehabilitation | 10 | |||||||||||
| SX00DK34 | Renewing Rehabilitation Networks | 5 | |||||||||||
| SX00EA37 | Building Rehabilitation within Interfaces | 5 | |||||||||||
| S0823S6-1002 |
Leadership and Management Competence in Rehabilitation
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30 | |||||||||||
| SX00DK37 | Expertise in Rehabilitation | 5 | |||||||||||
| SX00DK38 | Knowledge Base and Tools of Rehabilitation, Leadership and Management | 5 | |||||||||||
| SX00BY17 | Rehabilitation Outcomes | 5 | |||||||||||
| SX00DK41 | Strategic Management in Rehabilitation | 5 | |||||||||||
| SX00DK42 | Management Promoting Well-Being at Work | 5 | |||||||||||
| SX00DK44 | Management of Rehabilitation Services | 5 | |||||||||||
| S0823S6-1003 |
Master’s Thesis
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30 | |||||||||||
| S000CF27 | Research-oriented Developmental Work; Subject Analysis and Planning | 5 | |||||||||||
| S000CF28 | Research-oriented Developmental Work; Implementation | 10 | |||||||||||
| S000CF29 | Research-oriented Developmental Work; Assessment and Publication | 15 | |||||||||||
| S0823S6-1004 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | |||||||||||
| Total | 90 | 55 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
STRUCTURE Master (A18.12.2014/1129)
Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ylempään ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) syventäviä ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) opinnäytetyö.
ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Master’s degree
Replaces the “Metropolia's Generic Competences::Master's Degree” -matrix. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022
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Ethics
The graduating student assesses and promotes the realisation of ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking equality and non-discrimination into account. |
| The Changing Paradigms of Rehabilitation |
| Research-Oriented Development in Rehabilitation |
| Renewing Rehabilitation Networks |
| Building Rehabilitation within Interfaces |
| Expertise in Rehabilitation |
| Knowledge Base and Tools of Rehabilitation, Leadership and Management |
| Rehabilitation Outcomes |
| Strategic Management in Rehabilitation |
| Management Promoting Well-Being at Work |
| Management of Rehabilitation Services |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Subject Analysis and Planning |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Implementation |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Assessment and Publication |
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Proactive development
The graduating student is able to manage the development of new solutions that anticipate the future and produces new information using different research and development methods. |
| The Changing Paradigms of Rehabilitation |
| Research-Oriented Development in Rehabilitation |
| Renewing Rehabilitation Networks |
| Building Rehabilitation within Interfaces |
| Expertise in Rehabilitation |
| Knowledge Base and Tools of Rehabilitation, Leadership and Management |
| Rehabilitation Outcomes |
| Strategic Management in Rehabilitation |
| Management Promoting Well-Being at Work |
| Management of Rehabilitation Services |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Subject Analysis and Planning |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Implementation |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Assessment and Publication |
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Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to develop and manage multicultural and international operating environments and networks. |
| The Changing Paradigms of Rehabilitation |
| Research-Oriented Development in Rehabilitation |
| Renewing Rehabilitation Networks |
| Building Rehabilitation within Interfaces |
| Expertise in Rehabilitation |
| Knowledge Base and Tools of Rehabilitation, Leadership and Management |
| Rehabilitation Outcomes |
| Strategic Management in Rehabilitation |
| Management Promoting Well-Being at Work |
| Management of Rehabilitation Services |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Subject Analysis and Planning |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Implementation |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Assessment and Publication |
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Sustainable development
The graduating student develops and manages sustainable and responsible operating methods in their work and promotes sustainable change in their work community and society. |
| The Changing Paradigms of Rehabilitation |
| Research-Oriented Development in Rehabilitation |
| Renewing Rehabilitation Networks |
| Building Rehabilitation within Interfaces |
| Expertise in Rehabilitation |
| Knowledge Base and Tools of Rehabilitation, Leadership and Management |
| Rehabilitation Outcomes |
| Strategic Management in Rehabilitation |
| Management Promoting Well-Being at Work |
| Management of Rehabilitation Services |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Subject Analysis and Planning |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Implementation |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Assessment and Publication |
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Learning to learn
The graduating student promotes their own and their community's continuous learning and competence development, drawing on knowledge from different fields and the opportunities of digitalisation. |
| The Changing Paradigms of Rehabilitation |
| Research-Oriented Development in Rehabilitation |
| Renewing Rehabilitation Networks |
| Building Rehabilitation within Interfaces |
| Expertise in Rehabilitation |
| Knowledge Base and Tools of Rehabilitation, Leadership and Management |
| Rehabilitation Outcomes |
| Strategic Management in Rehabilitation |
| Management Promoting Well-Being at Work |
| Management of Rehabilitation Services |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Subject Analysis and Planning |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Implementation |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Assessment and Publication |
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Operating in a workplace
The graduating student is able to develop and manage their work community and reforms working life. - Is able to develop and manage multidisciplinary teams and work communities. |
| The Changing Paradigms of Rehabilitation |
| Research-Oriented Development in Rehabilitation |
| Renewing Rehabilitation Networks |
| Building Rehabilitation within Interfaces |
| Expertise in Rehabilitation |
| Knowledge Base and Tools of Rehabilitation, Leadership and Management |
| Rehabilitation Outcomes |
| Strategic Management in Rehabilitation |
| Management Promoting Well-Being at Work |
| Management of Rehabilitation Services |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Subject Analysis and Planning |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Implementation |
| Research-oriented Developmental Work; Assessment and Publication |
| Not grouped |