MSC PRECISION NEURO­REHABILITATION

Applications for LLUI’s MSc in Precision NeuroRehabilitation (PNR) are now open!  Register now

Application deadline to start in Fall 2026: 30. April 2026

The MSc PNR is a three-year, part-time Master’s program combining rehabilitation and neuroscience with engineering and movement science. It enables students to develop interdisciplinary expertise across the entire rehabilitation spectrum—from fundamental neural mechanisms to technology-driven interventions. 

The program is offered primarily online on 2 days/week and includes intensive on-campus weeks at the Lake Lucerne Institute and lectures at ETH Zurich to foster exchange with leading researchers and clinicians. It is designed for physiotherapists and health professionals who want to stay clinically active while expanding their role in research, innovation and advanced clinical practice.

  • Degree: Master of Science in Precision Neurorehabilitation (120 ECTS)
  • Duration and Format: 3 years part-time starting in Fall 2026, on-site intensive course weeks, online on 2 days a week  
  • Language: English
  • Locations: Online; Lake Lucerne Institute; ETH Zurich
  • Tuition: CHF 850 per semester (+ materials CHF 50–100)
  • Admission: BSc Physiotherapy / OT / Health Sciences  (C1 English recommended)
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of neurorehabilitation technologies.
Gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on practical skills for the acquisition, processing, analysis and interpretation of digital health data.
Practical exercises transfering theoretical principles into practice.
Gain conceptual knowledge of neurorehabilitation from a human, data, and systems perspective.
Gain in depth knowledge on pathophysiology of neurological disorders with movement symptoms.
Understand and be able to consider holistic aspects of neurorehabilitation to implement highly precise, personalized treatment solutions.
Gain advanced knowledge in motor learning principles, neuroplasticity and learning.
Learn how such principles turn into evidence-based practice.
Gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the interaction between behavioral outcomes and motor learning principles.

The master’s program is devised as a Master of Science (MSc) as defined by SwissUniversities standards.

The program is a part-time course and contains both on- and off-site teaching.  

All teaching and course material is in English.

Onsite workshops & immersive lectures

Hands-on experience in cutting edge rehabilitation

Online
teaching blocks

Who can apply?

Everyone holding a B.Sc. in Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, or an adjacent field can apply for admission to our Master’s program. Admission for those with differing educational backgrounds will be considered on a case-by-case basis (“sur dossier”).
 
The Master’s comprises core courses worth 90 ECTS with an additional 30 ECTS (bridge courses) designed to provide all students with a common understanding of the clinical and academic aspects of neurorehabilitation, regardless of their background.
Individual evaluation of your background and degree record will be conducted to plan the bridge courses that you may be required to undertake. This approach aims to level applicants’ initial knowledge across differing fields and academic backgrounds.
 
We would like to remind international students to check any applicable Visa requirements for Switzerland ahead of time. 

ACCREDITATION STATUS

The Lake Lucerne Institute aims at national institutional accreditation by the national authorities. The accreditation process is comprehensive and might take several years to complete. Upon successful completion, any degree issued by the Institute before accreditation will be recognised as a University level degree by Swiss and European Standards. Regarding international acceptance, recognition depends on national education policies, which vary and fall outside our scope of influence. 

ANY QUESTIONS?

Sandra Giovanoli, Education coordinator

Lake Lucerne Institute AG
Rubistrasse 9
6354 Vitznau