Duration:3 years
Intakes:Aug & Oct
Campus:AIMST University, Batu 3 1/2, Bukit Air Nasi, Jalan Bedong—Semeling, 08100 Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia.
Level of Study:Degree
Faculty:Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Course Code:(R/726/6/0022) (03/23) (MQA/FA 1192)
About this course
AIMST offers a four-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) program. Bachelor of Physiotherapy program also admits students with Diploma in Physiotherapy for credit transfer to two and a half (2½) year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons). Both the programs are well designed to produce graduates with in-depth knowledge and skills to assess and formulate physiotherapeutic diagnoses and provide appropriate interventions, rehabilitation and treatments to patients with a physical disability, functional limitation and other illnesses and injuries.
Both diploma and degree courses in physiotherapy are developed to educate and train graduates to be physiotherapy practitioners. The course utilizes a problem-oriented approach in physiotherapy education emphasizing student-centred learning. The course aims to develop and cultivate skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and decision making, which are essential for professional practice as a physiotherapist. The practical experience gained through workplace learning help to nurture clinical competence and enhancing hand-on skills.
Total Course Fees
RM66,800.00
For scholarship enquiries, please contact Ms.Kayatri via email kayatri@aimst.edu.my.
Subject Listing
Semester 1
- Anatomy I
- Physiology I
- Behavioral Science
- English For Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP)
- Hubungan Etnik
- TITAS
- University Electives (Any 1)
- Introduction to Communication
- BKA (Compulsory for students without credit in Bahasa Malaysia)
- Critical Thinking
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Semester 2
- Anatomy II
- Physiology II
- Biomechanics
- Kinesiology I
- Electrotherapy I
- Physiotherapeutic Skills I
Semester 1
- Professional Development and Practice
- Kinesiology II
- Electrotherapy II
- Pathology
- Physiotherapeutic Skills II
- Sociological Perspectives (any one)
- General Psychology
- Moral studies
- Islamic Studies
Semester 2
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I
- Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- Neurological Physiotherapy I
- Exercise Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Placement I (4 Weeks)
Semester 1
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II
- Physiotherapy in Medical and Surgical conditions
- Neurological Physiotherapy II
- Sports Physiotherapy
- University Electives (Any one)
- Research
- Campaigns
- Promotions of products
- Projects
– Proposals
– Questionnaire
– Report
- Activities
– Games
– Visits
– Debates
Semester 2
- Biostatistics in Physiotherapy Research
- Evidence Based Practice
- Physiotherapy in Women’s Health
- Clinical Placement II (10 weeks )
Semester 1
- Physiotherapy in Acute Care
- Paediatrics Physiotherapy
- Geriatric Physiotherapy
- Spinal Care and Rehabilitation
- English For Professional Purposes (EPP)
- Physiotherapy Electives (Any two)
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Community Physiotherapy
- Ergonomics and Occupational health
- Medical Imaging
- Radiological anatomy
Semester 2
- Research / Project
- Clinical Placement III (12 weeks )
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:
AIMST Foundation/STPM/Matriculation/ Pre University Programme or its equivalent
Pass with minimum GPA ≥ 2.33 in TWO of the following subjects:
Biology
Physics/Mathematics
Chemistry
A-Level / Equivalent Programme
Pass with minimum Grade D in TWO of the following subjects
Biology
Physics/Mathematics
Chemistry
OR
c) Recognized Diploma with minimum CGPA of ≥ 2.75 in related field;
OR
d) Recognized Diploma with CGPA less than 2.75 in related field and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field.
Diploma Physiotherapy Holders
ii. From recognized institutions with minimum CGPA of 2.75 eligible for entry into our 2 ½ year credit transfer program commencement from Year 2 Semester 2 of Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons).
OR
iii. Related Diploma from recognized institutions with CGPA below than 2.75 and a minimum of 3 years (36months) working experience in the same field of:
iv. Other qualifications equivalent and approved by the Government of Malaysia will be assessed on case by case basis.
MUET band 3 upon registration
ELTS with min band of 5.5 or
TOEFL with min 550 paper based or equivalences
International Student Only
Please contact AIMST University counsellor for further information.
