Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Why Should I Study Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Cappadocia University?

The Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department at Cappadocia University offers students intensive practical training alongside theoretical courses. Students have the opportunity to practice in the university’s application laboratories, at the Physical Therapy and Healthy Living Application and Research Center, and in workplaces that have signed cooperation protocols with our university. Additionally, through the Erasmus program, our students can study at partner universities abroad. Our curriculum is designed not only to provide full professional competence but also to educate individuals who are well-equipped, proficient in a foreign language, and aware of lifelong learning.

What Do Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Graduates Do?

Graduates of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department can work in numerous areas including inpatient treatment centers (university, public, and private hospitals), outpatient medical centers, sports and fitness centers, prosthetics-orthotics rehabilitation centers, industrial institutions, special education and rehabilitation centers, amateur and professional sports clubs, national teams, elderly care and rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, occupational rehabilitation centers, thermal spa and wellness centers, and home care services. In addition, they may pursue master’s and doctoral programs at universities and become research/teaching staff.

Which Courses Are Offered in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department?

At Cappadocia University’s Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, in addition to the field-specific professional knowledge and skills gained through standard undergraduate education, students also take courses such as “Research Methods and Techniques,” “Medical Ethics and Deontology,” and “Mathematics and Statistics,” which support their personal development.

The curriculum includes both theoretical and practical courses specific to the field. Along with basic medical sciences courses such as Physiology and Anatomy, students take courses in Electrotherapy, Measurement and Evaluation, Kinesiology and Biomechanics, Manual Therapy Approaches, Basic Exercise Practices, and Rehabilitation Practices in Orthopedic, Neurological, Cardiac, Pulmonary, Sports, Pediatric, and Geriatric fields. The curriculum is continuously updated in line with current knowledge and the advancement of medical science to ensure students’ professional development.

Double Major (ÇAP) and Minor Opportunities in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department

Students in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department can enrich their perspectives in health sciences and prepare for a wider professional spectrum by benefiting from various double major (ÇAP) and minor programs.

Programs Available for Double Major

• Nutrition and Dietetics

• Speech and Language Therapy

• Psychology

• Paramedic (First Aid and Emergency)

• Audiometry

• Opticianry

• Nursing

• Midwifery

Students admitted to a double major program have the right to complete a second undergraduate or associate degree program simultaneously with their main department and obtain two separate diplomas. Thus, they combine their physiotherapy expertise with competencies in their second chosen field, gaining a strong advantage in both clinical and multidisciplinary healthcare services.

Programs Available for Minor

• Nursing

• Midwifery

• Nutrition and Dietetics

• Psychology

• Speech and Language Therapy

Minor programs allow you to gain basic knowledge and skills in a second discipline while continuing to focus on your main department, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Upon successful completion, you graduate with a minor certificate.

These double major and minor opportunities help students improve their skills in clinical evaluation, patient communication, and holistic treatment planning, enabling them to stand out in the dynamic healthcare sector. For application requirements, criteria for success, and details of quotas, please contact your department advisor.

What Qualities Are Required to Study Physiotherapy and Become a Physiotherapist?

• Having good communication skills,

• Building strong human relations and taking control when necessary,

• Being willing to help people and improve their quality of life,

• Prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction,

• Being attentive, meticulous, and patient,

• Preferring to work in the field rather than in an office.

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department 2025-2026 Tuition Fees

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department 2025-YKS Quotas and 2024-YKS Minimum Scores

For the 2025 – 2026 academic year, the total quota for students to be placed is 49. Of these, 7 are scholarship students and 42 are 50% discounted.

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department 2025-YKS Additional Placement Quotas and Minimum Scores