Diploma in Physiotherapy
Programme Overview
Physiotherapy is a career that focuses on the treatment and rehabilitation in patients with physical injury or disability. The treatment offered by Physiotherapist involved wide range cases of such as Geriatrics, Sports related, Paediatrics, Neurology and Cardiopulmonary.
A certified Physiotherapist are eligible to work as:
● Physiotherapist at:
o Government or private hospital
o Physiotherapy centre / Nursing home
o Community Rehabilitation Centres
o Self-employed / locum / free lance
● Physiotherapist Manager
● Fitness and Sports Therapist
● Clinical Instructor at Government or Private University and College
SPM level: Pass Bahasa Malaysia and English with 5 credits in subject:
○ Mathematics
○ 1 science subject (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Science, Applied Science)
○ Any 3 Subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and English if it’s a credit)
GCE/O-LEVEL: Pass Bahasa Malaysia and English with 5 gred ‘C’ in below subject
● Mathematics
● 1 science subject (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Science, Applied Science)
● Any 3 Subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and English if it’s a credit)
Any Health Science Certificate: Minimum pointer 2.75
Study Mode
Full time
Intake
January, September
Students who graduate from the program able to pursue the study various Bachelor Degree programs not limited to stated program:
▪ Bachelor (Hons) in Physiotherapy
▪ Bachelor (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
▪ Bachelor (Hons) in Psychology
▪ Bachelor (Hons) in Early Child Education
Year 1
• Anatomy and Physiology I
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• Principles of Physics
• Psychology and Mental Health
• Electrotherapy I
• Basic Pathology
• Biomechanics
• Kinesiology
• Surface Anatomy
Year 2
• Musculoskeletal system for physiotherapists I
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• Electrotherapy II
• Exercise Therapy II
• Ethics & Administration
• Observational Placement
• Musculoskeletal system for physiotherapists II
• Cardio respiratory system for physiotherapists II
• Neurology for physiotherapists I
• First aid and CPR
• Public and preventive health
• Clinical Placement I
Year 3
• Musculoskeletal system for physiotherapists III
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• Neurology for physiotherapists II
• Rehabilitation medicine
• Clinical Placement II
• Pediatrics
• Women Health
• Physiotherapy in sports
• Occupational health and safety
• Physiotherapy in geriatric care
• Introduction to evidence based practice
• Clinical placement III
Campus:
Bangunan Wisma Baitulmal, Jalan Ipoh
Programme Status:
Full Accreditation
Programme Code:
MQA/FA0329
Specialisation:
Physioterapy
Study Mode:
Full-time
Study Level:
Diploma
Intake:
January and September
Duration:
3 years
English 
Malay