Master of Naprapathy | part-time or online studies

The Master’s Degree Programme in Naprapathy is a groundbreaking programme in evidence-based manual medicine in Europe, deepening your skills in examining, treating and preventing musculoskeletal disorders.

You will not only improve your skills in clinical work, but also develop new expertise required when working as a specialist in the field as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. Graduating with a master’s degree from the programme, you will be equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in the field.

The studies focus on deepening the students’ knowledge and skills in manual medicine, based on evidence.

By familiarizing yourself with the latest research and international trends in the field you will expand your existing skills, improve your competencies to work in specialist positions and broaden your understanding of the causes and effects of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD).

You will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of physical activity in the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders and conditions associated with the western lifestyle. At the same time, you will also develop your expertise in sports physiology and sports medicine.

STUDY CONTENTS

The studies in the master’s degree proramme in naprapathy total 90 ECTS credits and are divided into three parts: core competence (50 ECTS credits), complementary competence (10 ECTS credits) and master’s thesis (30 ECTS credits).

• Scientific theory and methods – 5 ECTS credits
• Leadership – 5 ECTS credits
• Musculoskeletal functioning – 10 ECTS credits
• Advanced skills in musculoskeletal disorders – Spine – 5 ECTS credits
• Advanced skills in musculoskeletal disorders – Extremities – 5 ECTS credits
• Wellbeing technologies in rehabilitation – 5 ECTS credits
• Management of the promotion of physical activities – 5 ECTS credits
• Testing, measurement and assessment in physical exercise and sports – 5 ECTS credits
• Special aspects of sports medicine – 5 ECTS credits
• Complementary courses – 10 ECTS credits
  • Complementary studies in manual and sports medicine
  • Complementary studies in sports and exercise science
• Master’s thesis – 30 ECTS credits

Complementary competence

You can choose complementary competence studies from a wide supply of Xamk Master School’s common studies according to your interests.

These common studies cover courses both in Finnish and English and include the following:

• Research and development
• Management, leadership and entrepreneurship
• International working environments
• Information, digital services and networks.

You can also choose complementary competence studies from other universities, if they are at the level of master’s degree.

In case you have previously completed studies at the level of EQF 7, and they match the objectives of the degree, they can be accredited as part of your studies.  More information is provided by the Degree Programme Coordinator.

Master’s Thesis

Master’s theses completed in the degree programme are related to manual medicine, physical activity in the examination, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, and sports medicine.