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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Duration:4 years (Full-time)

Intakes:January, May & October

Campus:UTAR Sungai Long

Level of Study:Undergraduate

Faculty:Faculty of Medicine and Health Science (FMHS)

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About this course

Physiotherapist plays a very vital role as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in health care. Physiotherapists provide services to people to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan.

Physiotherapy practice is concerned with identifying and maximising quality of life and functional movement potential, within the spheres of promotion, prevention, maintenance, intervention, treatment, habitation and rehabilitation.

The programme was established to fulfill societal and market demand on physiotherapy profession. We aim to provide the educational experience, practical training and technical competence necessary for the practice of physiotherapy.

We will produce graduate physiotherapists, who are professionally competent and able to demonstrate good ethical judgement and compassion in the treatment of patients. Our graduates will be trained to develop good communication skills, critical thinking, leadership quality, the ability to make independent clinical decision, and to engage in continual professional development as part of life-long learning.

Total Course Fees

RM65,650 (Local)
RM85,750 (International)

For scholarships enquiries please e-mail lokecl@utar.edu.my for more details.

Subject Listing

Year 1

Core Courses:
  • Anatomy and Physiology I
  • Anatomy and Physiology II
  • Community Project
  • Electrotherapy I
  • Electrotherapy II
  • English for Health Sciences
  • Introduction to Psychology and Sociology
  • Kinesiotherapy I
  • MPU1*
  • MPU1**
  • National Language/Other Languages
  • Professional Development and Practice I: Malaysian Health Care
  • Regional Anatomy of Musculoskeletal System
  • Sun Zi’s Art of War and Business Strategies

 

MPU1* – Choose 1 course(s)

  • Hubungan Etnik – For Local Students
  • Malaysian Studies 3 – For International Students

 

MPU1** – Choose 1 course(s)

  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 – For International Students
  • Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) – For Local Students

 

Year 2

Core Courses:
  • Biomechanics
  • Cardiopulmonory Physiotherapy I
  • Clinical Clerkship I
  • Clinical Clerkship II
  • Clinical Clerkship III
  • Clinical Reasoning and Therapeutic Decision
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  • Exercise Physiology and Exercise Prescription
  • General Pathology
  • Kinesiotherapy II
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I
  • Neurophysiotherapy I
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology for Physiotherapy
  • Physiotherapy Skills I

 

 

Year 3

Core Courses:

  • Acute Care Physiotherapy
  • Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy II
  • Clinical Clerkship IV
  • Clinical Clerkship V
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II
  • Neurophysiotherapy II
  • Paediatric Physiotherapy
  • Physiotherapy Skills II
  • Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
  • Physiotherapy in Women’s Health
  • Professional Development and Practice II
  • Research Appreciation, Process and Methodology
  • Spinal Care and Rehabilitation
  • Sport Rehabilitation
  • Research Project

Year 4

Core Courses:

  • Clinical Cardio-Pulmonary Posting
  • Clinical Neurology Posting
  • Clinical Orthopaedic Posting
  • Elective Posting
  • Special Clinical Posting

 

MPU1* – Choose 1 course(s)

  • Hubungan Etnik – For Local Students
  • Malaysian Studies 3 – For International Students

 

MPU1** – Choose 1 course(s)

  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 – For International Students
  • Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) – For Local Students

 

National Languages/Other Languages – Choose 1 course(s)

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) – For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
  • Communicative Tamil for Health Sciences
  • Introduction to Chinese Language I

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

  • STPM with GPA 2.50 in Biology and Chemistry and SPM credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

OR

  • A-Level with grade C in Biology and Chemistry and SPM/equivalent credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

OR

  • Science Matriculation, Ministry of Education with GPA 2.50 in Biology and Chemistry and SPM credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

OR

  • Foundation in Science, UTAR with GPA 2.50 in Biology and Chemistry and SPM/equivalent credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

OR

  • Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning with GPA 2.50 in Biology and Chemistry and SPM/equivalent credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

OR

  • South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in Biology and Chemistry and SPM/equivalent credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

OR

  • Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with an average of 70% in 6 subjects including Biology and Chemistry and SPM/equivalent credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

OR

  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with Grade B in 5 subjects including Biology and Chemistry

OR

  • Diploma in Science from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) / Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field with minimum CGPA 2.75

OR

  • Diploma in Science from Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field with minimum of 3 years of working experience

OR

  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

AND

  • MUET Band 3/IELTS Band 5.5/TOEFL score of 550 (not applicable for qualifications conducted fully in English language)

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