Duration:3 years
Intakes:Jan, Mar & Aug
Campus:MAHSA University (Main Campus)
Level of Study:Diploma
Faculty:Faculty of Health Sciences
Course Code:KPT/JPS (R2/726/4/0060) (A6146) 06/25
About this course
MAHSA University’s Diploma in Physiotherapy is a 3-year programme for students who have emerged successfully from SPM or its equivalent, and are committed to a future as physiotherapists intent on alleviating physical disabilities and improving the physical human condition.
Students learn to manage and avert the problems that affect the physical functioning of the human body, and to maximize the physical body’s movement and agility, with the primary objective of enabling patients to achieve optimal and maximum independence in movement and function. Students learn proven techniques that help manage disorders of the human body for people of all ages.
Students also learn how to provide treatment and care while rehabilitating patients with physical and psychological deficiencies. They will also study subjects such as anatomy, physiology, behavioural science, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, kinesiology and also the communication skills that will enable them to adequately and effectively interact with and counsel their patients.
Total Course Fees
Please contact MAHSA for more information
For more information on scholarship, please e-mail kassim@mahsa.edu.my for more details or call +60 11-2721 5121.
Subject Listing
YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1
• Anatomy & Physiology I
• Applied Anatomy
• Behavioral Science I
• Integrated Language Skills
• U1-Pengajian Malaysia 2 (For Local Students)
• U1-Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International)
SEMESTER 2
• Kinesiology I
• Introduction to Health Care System I
• Anatomy and Physiology II
• Behavioural Science II
• English for Academic Writing
• U2 – Creative and Critical Thinking
SEMESTER 3
• Kinesiology II
• Movement Therapy
• Electrotherapy I
YEAR 2
SEMESTER 1
• Electrotherapy II
• Physiotherapy Skills
• Musculoskeletal I
• Cardiorespiratory I
• Neurology I
• U3 -Time Management
SEMESTER 2
• Musculoskeletal II
• Cardiorespiratory II
• Neurology II
• Essentials of Clinical Placement
• Elective Placement
SEMESTER 3
• Clinical Practice I
YEAR 3
SEMESTER 1
• Neurology III
• Paediatrics
• Women’s Health
• Clinical Practice II
SEMESTER 2
• Introduction to Health Care System II
• Sports, Wellness and Fitness
• Geriatrics
• Clinical Practice III
SEMESTER 3
• Co-curricular Project
• Clinical Practice III
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:
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- SPM or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Melayu and English and 5 credits in the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science); and
- Any other THREE subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and/or English if credits)
*Having SPM referring to pass SPM with at least pass in Bahasa Melayu and History*
- SPM or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Melayu and English and 5 credits in the following subjects:
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- Pass GCE O-Level or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Melayu or English and 5 Grade C in the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science); and
- Any other THREE subjects (including Bahasa Melayu and/or English if obtained Grade C)
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- Certificate (Level 3 MQF) in the field of Health Science with minimum CGPA of 2.75
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- Other recognized qualification of equivalence
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International Student Only
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English proficiency for international student:
- IELTS (4.0)
- TOEFL IBT (30-31)
- TOEFL PBT (397)
- CAM ENG ADV–CAE (160)
- CAM ENG PROF–CPE (180)
- Pearson Test English–PTE (30)
- MUET (Band 2)
Please contact MAHSA for further information