Advanced Master Manual Therapy

Admission requirements

As a general rule, every study programme comes with its own set of conditions. You will find all the requirements for your chosen programme by clicking 'admission conditions' under the 'programme' tab.

Which degree is required?

This master's programme is open for students with a master's degree in physiotherapy that covers 240 ECTS, obtained via an officially recognised university or institute for higher education. In some cases, students with a professional bachelor degree are accepted, provided they can document additional education in the field of manual therapy totalling their overall curriculum to at least 240 ECTS. In all cases candidates must have a degree in manual/musculoskeletal therapy recognised by IFOMPT (the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists). Admission is based on the review of each application: proof of meeting academic and language requirements, personal motivation, etc.

Will I need to sit an entrance exam?

You will not need to sit an entrance exam to begin the programme.

Are there any language requirements?

We accept the following proof of English language proficiency:

• A secondary school diploma from the Belgian educational system;
• A certificate from the institution where you completed secondary or higher education, stating that English was the language of instruction;
• A certificate of one of the following language tests corresponding to the Common European Framework of Reference with minimum level B2:
  • TOEFL (internet-based test) with minimum level: 79
  • IELTS academic module, with minimum level: 6.5
  • Cambridge English minimum grade scale score of 170
  • ITACE with minimum level B2
• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we realise it may be tricky to take a test in person. So, we also accept the TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition and the IELTS Indicator. These are variants of the classic TOEFL and IELTS tests that can be taken at home.
• This proof can be provided by presenting results of a language test or documents issued by your home institution. Please note your language test results must not be older than 5 years at the moment of application.

Are there any other conditions?

No, there are no other conditions to consider when starting this programme.

If you hold a foreign diploma (non-Belgian degree), you have to consider specific administration. Let us guide you through these steps:

Check the most important steps to consider

Deadline for application

Check here when you can register for the next academic year at the latest.