Fizioterapija
Fizioterapija
University of Primorska
SQAA:
Programme evaluation
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ProgrammeFizioterapija
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Qualification/award
- Bachelor
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Levelfirst cycle (NQF 7)
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Programme typeFull recognised degree programme
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ProgrammeFizioterapija
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Qualification/award
- Master
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Levelsecond cycle (NQF 8)
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Programme typeFull recognised degree programme
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DEQAR Report ID135359
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Agency
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Type
- External (sample) evaluation of a study programme
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Statuspart of obligatory EQA system
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Formal decisionnot applicable
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Date18/09/2025
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Valid untilnot applicable
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SummaryThe Faculty of Health Sciences (FVZ) is a member of the University of Primorska (UP). The faculty comprises four departments, including the Department of Physiotherapy, which is led by the Vice Dean for Quality in the field of physiotherapy. The faculty offers a three-year university study program in Physiotherapy, the first of its kind in Slovenia, as well as a two-year master's degree program in...
Report summary
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FVZ) is a member of the University of Primorska (UP). The faculty comprises four departments, including the Department of Physiotherapy, which is led by the Vice Dean for Quality in the field of physiotherapy. The faculty offers a three-year university study program in Physiotherapy, the first of its kind in Slovenia, as well as a two-year master's degree program in Physiotherapy. A group of experts conducted a sample evaluation and found that both the university and master's study programs in physiotherapy comply with Articles 21, 22, and 23 of the Criteria for Accreditation and External Evaluation of Higher Education Institutions and Study Programs (hereinafter: the Criteria). The curricula (for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels) and their respective teaching units ensure the attainment of the fundamental goals of the university and master's study programs in physiotherapy. From the perspective of content consistency and coherence, both study programs are well-designed. The connection between the learning outcomes specified in the course syllabi and the objectives and competencies of the university and master's study programs is reflected in the fact that graduates, upon completing each level of study, are equipped to transfer their acquired knowledge and skills into the professional physiotherapy environment. UP FVZ implements a structured and comprehensive self-evaluation system based on the principles of continuous improvement (PDCA). Through this approach, the faculty ensures sustainable monitoring, assessment, and enhancement of quality across all key areas of operation, including education, research, lifelong learning, engagement with the community, and administration. The system encompasses both educational and research activities and involves internal and external stakeholders, relying on quality indicators, student surveys, SWOT analyses, and focus groups. The higher education institution continuously updates the content of both physiotherapy study programs, as evidenced by self-evaluation reports and discussions with various stakeholders. Following the accreditation of the study program, modifications were introduced that do not constitute a complete program overhaul. The self-evaluation system for both levels of the Physiotherapy study program at UP FVZ demonstrates effectiveness in developing and updating the curriculum, thereby maintaining the relevance and quality of the educational environment. The self-evaluation process focuses on assessing and updating content, the efficiency of teaching methods, student workload, achievement of competencies, and ensuring a suitable academic environment and advisory services. The faculty appropriately implements substantiated changes proposed by stakeholders and evaluates their effectiveness through continuous feedback monitoring. This process establishes a quality loop, where the success of introduced changes is regularly verified. Through this approach, the faculty ensures that the physiotherapy study programs remain up-to-date and enable students to develop competencies for high-quality and safe practice in clinical settings. The formats of contact hours are defined in the course syllabi and are divided into lectures, seminars, and practical exercises, which may include seminar-based, laboratory, field, or clinical activities. The method of delivery is adapted to the subject's objectives and competencies. UP FVZ ensures the suitability of instructors in the university and master's Physiotherapy study programs by selecting higher education lecturers/associates appointed in an appropriate academic rank from the relevant field of 6 expertise. The faculty conducts regular evaluations of clinical/practical training. The primary purpose of these evaluations is to ensure and improve the quality of the educational process, enhance the satisfaction of clinical mentors and students, strengthen a supportive learning environment, and maintain high physiotherapy standards. UP FVZ demonstrates adequate material conditions related to the implementation of both study programs, which are consistent with the criteria. For the implementation of the pedagogical process (lectures, seminars, exercises), the faculty has adequately equipped premises, practice rooms and laboratories. For clinical/practical training, it has established cooperation with educational and other institutions, with which it has concluded cooperation agreements. The group of experts estimates that opportunities for improvement in this area are among the most important, since the quality of the mentoring process is one of the key conditions for the quality of the study itself, such as Physiotherapy. The faculty recognizes communication as a strategic tool for building an academic community. Summaries of other key advantages and opportunities are summarized in the table at the end of the report. In response to the experts' evaluation report, the UP FVZ has, among other things, attached an action plan of measures based on their recommendations. The plan defines the measures taken, activities, implementation deadlines, persons responsible for implementation and monitoring of implementation. The group of experts proposes that the action plan of measures be revised and supplemented based on the final report on the external evaluation of the study programme -
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Agency's identifier6034-14/2025/7
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Verifiable Credential
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