Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease. This highly demanding, professional degree programme teaches you evidence based assessment, diagnosis and treatment skills.

The curriculum design is reflecting current practice with research evidence and enhancing students’ knowledge, skills and professionalism. Along with theoretical knowledge the students’ will gain appropriate practical skills through practical sessions in our skill lab.

This is a 4 year full time program that provides you with knowledge in kinesiology and exercise therapy in order to apply physiotherapy skills in musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological conditions. Students will be equipped with physiotherapy skills for specialty areas such as geriatrics, Paediatrics, sports and women’s health. Students’ will be posted in appropriate clinical areas in the hospitals from semester 4.

As part of their extracurricular activities, students will have the opportunity to attend community based rehabilitation programs, health education programs and health carnivals organized by the student physiotherapy association including the World Physiotherapy Day as promoted by the World Confederation Physical Therapy (WCPT).

STUDENTS WILL BE WELL EQUIPPED TO SEEK A CAREER AS:-

• Clinical instructor
• Clinical therapist (general)
• Physiotherapy specialist (Geriatrics, Paediatrics & Women health)

STUDENTS WILL FIND EMPLOYMENT IN ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS:-

Special schools                         Occupational health and safety advisor for Physical conditions 
Rehabilitation centers                       Community health centers
NGOs’                             Nursing homes
Sports centers/clubs/clinics/teams                 Home health agencies
Research centers                         Corporate or industrial health centers
Ergonomic centers 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Examinations                                 Requirement       

STPM / Matriculation / Foundation Programme / Pre- University or equivalent        Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.33 in two (2) of the following subjects;
                                          Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or Mathematics) 

A-Level or equivalent                                Pass with minimum Grade D in two (2) of the following subjects;
                                          Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or Mathematics)   
Diploma in a related field or from a recognized institution                 Minimum CGPA 2.75; OR
                                       Pass with CGPA less than 2.75 with 3 years working experience in a related field;                                        and

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)                       Pass with minimum Grade B in five (5) of the following subjects;
                                       Chemistry, Biology or Physics and three (3) other subjects 

Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government, AND;
English Proficiency for Malaysians student, MUET Band 3 and for Foreign Students: TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS score of 5.5
Note: Candidates are required to complete a medical test to prove their physical and mental fitness for the role before acceptance by the Faculty.