Diploma in Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists help people of all ages who have physical problems caused by illness, accident or ageing. Physiotherapy techniques can improve the ability to use parts of the body that have been affected by disease or injury.

For example, arthritis is a long-term condition that causes painful and stiff joints. Physiotherapy can help to keep the joints mobile (able to move) and strengthen the surrounding muscles. Physiotherapists may work in hospitals, private practices or with the social services. Working with the social services, for example, they provide care in the community for elderly people.

Career Information

• Physiotherapist
• Sport Physiotherapist
• Academia
• Paediatric Physiotherapist
• Entrepreneurship

Semester 1

• Basic Anatomy
• Basic Physiology
• Basic Kinesiology and Biomechanic
• Basic Movement Therapy I
• Health Care System I
• Mandarin I
• Competency English

Semester 2

• Applied Anatomy
• Pathology
• Basic Movement Therapy 2
• Musculoskeletal System 1
• Electro Physical Agent and Physics 1
• Behavioural Science
• Communication English 1

Semester 3

• Clinical Training 1
• Electro Physical Agents 2
• Musculoskeletal System 2
• Cardio Respiratory System 1
• Mandarin 2
• Communication English 2

Semester 4

• Clinical Training 2
• Musculoskeletal System 3
• Cardio Respiratory System 2
• Neurology 1
• Health Care System 2
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Semester 5

• Clinical Training 3
• Neurology 2
• Physiotherapy in Pediatric Care
• Physiotherapy in geriatric care

Semester 6

• Clinical Training 4
• Physiotherapy in Sport Injury
• Physiotherapy In Women’s Health

Short Semester 1

• Co-curriculum
• Amalan Islam di Malaysia
• Religious Practice in Malaysia

Short Semester 2

• Interpersonal Skills
• Pengajian Malaysia 2

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO 1: To produce graduates who are knowledgeable, competent and innovative, that will contribute towards physiotherapy services and patient care.
• PEO 2: To produce graduates who have effective leadership and teamwork skills as well as verbal, non-verbal and interpersonal communication skills to support their role in physiotherapy services.
• PEO 3: To produce graduates who are committed to the importance of lifelong learning and professional development.
• PEO 4: To produce graduates who practice professionalism with ethics and social responsibility.
• PEO 5: To produce graduates who are equipped with technopreneurial skills and ability to recognize business opportunities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Majors in physiotherapy will be able to:

• PLO 1: Knowledge Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in therapeutic sciences towards providing physiotherapy-related services.
• PLO 2: Practical skills Demonstrate appropriate assessment techniques, interpret finding and implement the effective physiotherapy treatment.
• PLO3: Social skills and responsibilities Demonstrate sensitivities and responsibilities toward the community, culture, religion and environment.
• PLO4: Ethics, professionalism and humanities Adhere to legal, ethical principles and the professional code of conduct in physiotherapy services.
• PLO 5: Communication, leadership and team skills Demonstrate effective leadership, team work and communication skills.
• PLO 6: Scientific methods, critical thinking and problem solving skills Appreciate evidence-based practices and current approaches towards enhancing pysiotherapy services, research and development and technopreneurial ventures.
• PLO 7: Lifelong learning and infrmation management skills Recognize the need for and have the ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning.
• PLO 8: Entrepreneurship and managerial skills Demonstrate an understanding of management, business practices and technopreneurial competencies.