Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease. This highly demanding, professional degree programme teaches you evidence based assessment, diagnosis and treatment skills.
The curriculum design is reflecting current practice with research evidence and enhancing students’ knowledge, skills and professionalism. Along with theoretical knowledge the students’ will gain appropriate practical skills through practical sessions in our skill lab.
This is a 4 year full time program that provides you with knowledge in kinesiology and exercise therapy in order to apply physiotherapy skills in musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological conditions. Students will be equipped with physiotherapy skills for specialty areas such as geriatrics, Paediatrics, sports and women’s health. Students’ will be posted in appropriate clinical areas in the hospitals from semester 4.
As part of their extracurricular activities, students will have the opportunity to attend community based rehabilitation programs, health education programs and health carnivals organized by the student physiotherapy association including the World Physiotherapy Day as promoted by the World Confederation Physical Therapy (WCPT).
FEE 8,750 MYR/SEMESTER
To be eligible for entry into the University program, an applicant must have the following qualifications:
No |
Qualifications |
Requirements/Score type |
1 |
STPM / Matriculation / Foundation Programme / A-Level / Pre-University or equivalent |
minimum CGPA of 2.50 in Biology or Physics and Chemistry |
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AND |
|
2 |
Biology/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Chemistry/ English; |
Pass SPM with 5 credits and 3 of which in the following subjects:-
- Biology
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- English
|
OR
No |
Qualifications |
Requirements/Score type |
1 |
Diploma (Level 4 MOH) in related field |
minimum CGPA 2.75 |
2 |
Diploma (Level 4 MOH) from recognized institution |
minimum CGPA 2.00 but less 2.75 with 3 years working experience in related field |
AND
• All candidates are required to undergo medical checkup, and be mentally & physically fit.
For Foreign Students candidates:-
• English Proficiency should have IELTS (6.0) / TOEFL (550) paper-based or equivalence;
4 years (8 semesters) – 129 credit hours
Year 1 Courses
Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia
Hubungan Etnik
English for Special Purpose I
Affective Domain
Anatomy I
Physiology I
Introduction to Physiotherapy
Professional Development & Practice |
English for Special Purpose II
Entrepreneurship/Academic Writing
Elective I (Introduction to Ergonomic/ Introduction to Medicine)
Anatomy II
Physiology II
Biomechanics
Introduction to Health Psychology |
Year 2 Courses
Young Mercy 1
Co-curricular
Kerajaan & Dasar Awam Malaysia
Elective II (Community Rehabilitation/
Sains Perubatan Dalam Perspektif
Al-Quran & As-Sunnah)
Clinical Reasoning & Evidence-Based Practice
Kinesiology I
Physiotherapeutic Skills 1
Electrotherapeutic Modalities I
General Pathology |
Kinesiology II
Physiotherapeutic Skills II
Electrotherapeutic Modalities II
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy I
Pharmacology for Physiotherapy
Young Mercy II
Clinical Placement I |
Year 3 Courses
Course
Introduction to Neuroscience
Research Methodology
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy II
Neurological Physiotherapy I |
Clinical Placement II
Introduction to Biostatistics
Neurological Physiotherapy II
Paediatrics Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy Management for Geriatrics
Clinical Placement III |
Year 4 Courses
Physiotherapy in Women’s Health
Sport Rehabilitation
Spinal Care & Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy in Intensive Care |
Clinical Placement IV
Research Project in Physiotherapy
Clinical Placement V |
Students will be well equipped to seek a career as:-
• Clinical instructor
• Clinical therapist (general)
• Physiotherapy specialist (Geriatrics, Paediatrics & Women health)
Students will find employment in organizations such as:-
Special schools
Rehabilitation centers
NGOs’
Sports centers/clubs/clinics/teams
Research centers
Ergonomic centers |
Occupational health and safety advisor for Physical conditions
Community health centers
Nursing homes
Home health agencies
Corporate or industrial health centers |