Bachelor in Physiotherapy (Hons)

(R/726/6/0041) 12/25 (MQA/FA2500)

INTAKES : March, October.

DURATION : Full- time, 4 years

PROGRAMME LEVEL : Bachelor

INTRODUCTION PROGRAM :

Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. This 4-year professional degree programme teaches you evidence-based assessment, diagnosis and treatment skills.

The curriculum design of this programme is based on recommendations from the World Confederation Physical Therapy (WCPT) which enhances students’ knowledge, skills and professionalism. Along with theoretical knowledge, students’ will gain appropriate practical skills through practical sessions in our skills lab.

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 hospitals from semester 4 onwards.

SUMMARISED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS : 

▶️ UoC Foundation or equivalent
Minimum GPA of 2.33 in two (2) of the following subjects;

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics / Mathematics

▶️ STPM / A-Level
Pass with minimum GPA of 2.33 or Grade D in two (2) of the following subjects;
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics / Mathematics

▶️ Diploma in a related field
Minimum CGPA 2.75 or pass with CGPA less than 2.75 with 3 years working experience in a related field

or any other relevant qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government acceptable to the University.

CAREER IMPACT

Career Prospects

• Physiotherapist
• Consultant
• Researcher
• Physiotherapy administrator
• Educator
• Entrepreneur
• Clinical Instructor

Career Organisation

Your expertise will be valuable in:
• Occupational health and safety advisor for physical conditions
• Community health centers
• Nursing homes
• Home health agencies
• Corporate or industrial health centers
• Special schools
• Rehabilitation centers
• NGOs’
• Sports centers/clubs/clinics/teams
• Research centers
• Ergonomic centers

Key Courses

YEAR 1

• Anatomy I & II
• Physiology I & II
• Introduction to Physiotherapy
• Introduction to Medicine
• Professional Development & Practice
• Biomechanics
• General Pathology
• Introduction to Health Psychology
• Falsafah & Isu Semasa
• Penghayatan & Etika Peradaban
• Public Speaking & Presentation
• Affective Domain
• Entrepreneurship
• Young Mercy
• English for Special Purpose II

YEAR 2

• Kinesiology I & II
• Therapeutic Exercise I & II
• Pharmacology for Physiotherapy
• Electrotherapeutic Modalities I & II
• Clinical Reasoning & EBP
• Community Rehab
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I
• Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy I
• Clinical Placement I
• Co-curricular

YEAR 3

• Introduction to Biostatistics
• Neurology to Physiotherapy I
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II
• Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy II
• Introduction to Neuroscience
• Research Methodology
• Neurology to Physiotherapy II
• Paediatrics Physiotherapy
• Physiotherapy Management for Geriatrics
• Clinical Placement II & III

Elective Courses

• Physiotherapy in Women’s Health
• Sport Rehabilitation
• Spinal Care & Rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy in Intensive Care
• Research Project
• Clinical Placement IV, V & VI