Diploma in Physiotherapy

About this course

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Entry Requirements

SPM / SPMV

• 5 Credits including
  • English
  • Bahasa Malaysia
  • Mathematics
  • 1 science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/ Applied Science)
  • And 1 other subject

O-Level

• Pass with grade C in 5 subjects including :
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • 1 Science subject (Biology/Physic/Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science)
  • And 2 other subjects

UEC

• Pass with grade B in 3 subjects including
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • 1 Science subject (Biology/Physic/Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science)

Curriculum

Year 1

• Essentials of Human Biology
• English I
• Introduction to Physics
• Moral Studies/Islamic Studies
• Anatomy    
• Physiology
• Pengajian Malaysia
• Applied Anatom
• Basic Computer Applications
• Pathology
• English II
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I
• Introduction to Health Care System I
• Biomechanics and Kinesiology

Year 2

• Cardio Respiratory Physiotherapy
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II
• Introduction to Health Care System II
• Electrotherapy I
• Exercise Therapy
• English III
• Counseling Skills
• Sociological Perspectives
• Systemic Disorder in Physiotherapy
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy III
• Electrotherapy II
• Neurological Physiotherapy-I
• Physiotherapy in Women’s Health
• Clinical Placement I - 4 Weeks

Year 3

• Pediatrics Physiotherapy
• Geriatric Physiotherapy
• General Psychology II
• Physiotherapy in Acute Care
• Neurological Physiotherapy-II
• Occupational Health and Sports Injury    
• University Electives
• Int. to Communication/BKA
• Clinical Placement II- 4 Weeks
• Clinical Placement III - 22 Weeks