Master of Deglutology 12 months Postgraduate Programme By KU Leuven |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

9,493 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Deglutology originated from high demand for professionals specialised in the care of patients with swallowing disorders in the mouth, throat or oesophagus. This interdisciplinary programme will cover all the associated areas of study and equip the student with the necessary tools and experience to enter the workplace with confidence to solve problems and to face the current challenges in clinical care.


This interdisciplinary programme uses a theoretical in-depth, research-based approach to train you as a competent professional in the science of deglutition. You will learn a variety of clinical skills, gain hands-on experience, and develop unique competencies used in clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic settings related to this expanding field.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Deglutology originated from high demand for professionals specialised in the care of patients with swallowing disorders in the mouth, throat or oesophagus. This interdisciplinary programme will cover all the associated areas of study and equip the student with the necessary tools and experience to enter the workplace with confidence to solve problems and to face the current challenges in clinical care.


This interdisciplinary programme uses a theoretical in-depth, research-based approach to train you as a competent professional in the science of deglutition. You will learn a variety of clinical skills, gain hands-on experience, and develop unique competencies used in clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic settings related to this expanding field.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
90+

Students with a degree obtained at an institution outside the Flemish Community:

Diploma requirements

The programme is intended for students or professionals who hold a:

1. Master’s degree in medicine, speech pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and dentistry. All other relevant master’s degrees will be carefully considered and evaluated per individual request.

2.  4 or 5 year University Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Dentistry.

Language requirements

All applicants must prove their proficiency in English. 

The following applicants are exempted from submitting an English proficiency certificate:

-  Applicants who have obtained a previous diploma (secondary or higher education) taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America,

-  Applicants whose previous studies were successfully completed in English.

1 Year
Sep

International
9,493 EUR

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