EUROPEAN SCHOOL OF PHYSIOTHERAPYHONOURS PROGRAMMEBACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME FULL-TIME2016-2017

EUROPEAN SCHOOL OFPHYSIOTHERAPY

STUDY PROGRAMMEThe ESP offers a challenging and high-qualityaccelerated three-year programme leading to abachelor’s degree. ESP is a programme forselected and ambitious students, who are highlymotivated and willing to work hard. Theprogramme has been awarded the status Honoursby the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.ESP has also been accorded the status of SmallScale and Intensive Education by the AccreditationOrganisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.

You are taught a mix of theoretical subjects andpractical skills. Examples of courses are Anatomy,Pathology, Physiotherapy Interventions andConcepts of Clinical Reasoning. You learn to thinkcritically and to reflect, and are also taught toapply a structured method of clinical reasoning,an essential part of being a physiotherapist.Another distinctive feature of the ESP programmeis its clear focus on Evidence Based Practice andinnovation.

To get the best practical experience, theprogramme includes four internships which lastfor more than 10 months in total. At least twointernships should be completed abroad in at leasttwo different countries.

You will have a personal study advisor supervisingyour academic work and personal developmentthroughout your study period. We aim to create avery safe and social study environment for all ourinternational staff and students.

TITLEBachelor of Science

THE AIM OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IS TO

HELP PEOPLE RECOVER FROM

PHYSICAL DISCOMFORT AND

AILMENTS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED

IN HELPING OTHERS AND ARE

PREPARED TO WORK HARD, THEN

THE ESP MAY BE THE RIGHT

CHOICE FOR YOU.

FOR WHOM?► You are disciplined, willing to work hard, and

you know what you want.► You really want to help other people.► You are interested in the movement and

functioning of the human body.

CAREER POSSIBILITIESPhysiotherapists are employed in hospitals, privatepractices, rehabilitation centres, nursing homes,health centres, and sports teams or associations.Physiotherapists who have been trained in theNetherlands can work in many different places inthe world. However, in some countries additionalqualifications may be required.

STUDY LOAD► 48 weeks of courses or internships.► 53 hours of study a week, with about 24

contact hours (lectures and practicals).► Other hours are spent on preparation,

self-study and research projects.► In the first year, 50 of the 60 available credits is

the minimum requirement in order to continueyour studies (BSA criterion).

LIMITED PLACESESP is a very popular programme: there are alwaysmore applicants than places available. So if youare interested, we would advise you to start earlywith your enrolment process. We operate adecentralised selection procedure, which meansthat, after you have applied, you will be invited fora selection day.

SELECTION DAYThe day consists of some mini-interviews, a knowledge test and a psychological test.Based on your score, you will be ranked andthe best 80 students will be selected to start the programme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAll students need at least:1. A prior education, with (international)equivalent of Dutch vwo diploma.2. English language proficiency,

with an IELTS 6.5 score or international equivalent.For more information, please check hva.nl/esp.

ENROLMENTIf you would like to enrol, please apply beforeMarch 15 2016 by submitting the ESP applicationform at hva.nl/esp.

FURTHER INFORMATIONThis brochure provides a brief overview of theprogramme. For detailed information, visithva.nl/esp

CONTACTesp@hva.nl0031 (0)20 595 4200

“The programme is challenging at times;managing time is very important.”Eleni Henry, class of 2014

HVA.NL/ESP

STUDYING IN AMSTERDAMStudying at the AmsterdamUniversity of Applied Sciences /Hogeschool van Amsterdam(AUAS/HvA) means living inAmsterdam, one of Europe’sliveliest capitals. The city is notonly an attractive melting pot ofdifferent nationalities, but also ahub of cultural activities andsporting events. Amsterdam is aninternational city and English isthe second language of manyinhabitants, so you will soon feelat home here. It is also anexcellent starting point fromwhich to explore the rest ofEurope.

AMSTERDAM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Nicolaes Tulphuis

Tafelbergweg 51

1105 BD Amsterdam

hva.nl/esp

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