Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

4 Years

Tuition Fees

Intake

January, July

Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with human function and movement and maximising potential. It is concerned with identifying and maximising quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation.

Overview

Physical therapy or physiotherapy is a branch of rehabilitative medicine aimed at helping patients maintain, recover or improve their physical abilities. Physical therapists or physiotherapists work with patients whose movements may be undermined by aging, disease, environmental factors, or sporting hazards. Physical therapy also means the treatment of any pain, disease, or injury by physical means. The profession concerned with promotion of health, with prevention of physical disabilities, with evaluation and rehabilitation of persons disabled by pain, disease, or injury, and with treatment by physical therapeutic measures as opposed to medical, surgical, or radiologic measures.

A physical therapist seeks to identify and maximize quality of life and movement potential through prevention, intervention (treatment), promotion, habilitation, and rehabilitation. Habilitation means making somebody fit or capable of doing something. Rehabilitation means making somebody fit or capable of doing something they can no longer do properly or at all, but used to be able to – i.e. restoring ability or abilities. Promotion means the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health. Physical therapy is not alternative therapy. It is a clinical health science. Physical therapists study medical science subjects, including anatomy, neuroscience and physiology in order to acquire the health education needed for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., of patients with physical problems. A qualified physical therapist is an expert in the examination and treatment of people with cardiothoracic, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular diseases; focusing on conditions and problems that undermine patients’ abilities to move and function effectively. This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional, and social well being. Physical therapy involves the interaction between physical therapist, patients/clients, other health professionals, families, care givers, and communities in a process where movement potential is assessed and diagnosed, goals are agreed upon, using knowledge and skills unique to physical therapists.

Program Aim

4 years of Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) programme with Lincoln University College, aims to prepare students in all areas of practice fundamental to the needs of a newly qualified physiotherapist. For this, students must be able to exercise sound judgement in a variety of clinical situations, and be able to evaluate and adapt their therapeutic skills to meet the needs of the individual patient. Graduates possess the knowledge, skills and professional attitudes that are required for the reliable, ethical and effective practice of physiotherapy. As lifelong learners and active consumers of the professional and scientific literature, graduates are able to fulfil their roles in developing the profession through continuing education and/or participating in investigative and evaluative projects. Their sense of social and professional responsibility is further recognised by their efforts to educate clients, the public and the next generation of therapists. The training will involve both periods of theory and clinical experience gained by meeting and working with patients. During training the students may also get the chance to work with students from other disciplines. This is a beneficial foundation for the team building which will become an essential part of your working life.

Career Opportunities

Typically there is a high demand for Physiotherapy professionals as Allied healthcare professionals in Malaysia is developing and lot of health care opportunities has been created. Some common areas of employment include:

  1. Multi-specialty hospitals
  2. Private hospitals
  3. Poly clinics
  4. Private clinics
  5. Rehabilitation centre
  6. Sports clubs
  7. Fitness centre
  8. Gymnasium
  9. Special care centre
  10. Private practice
  11. Home visits

 

Subject Highlights

 

Sl.No. MQA Subject Code Subject Name Credits
1. BPFM 6114 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4
2. BPFM 6123 Behavioral Science 3
3. PPM  6133 Professional development 3
4. ENG 613 English 3
5. MPU 3193 Kursus Falsafah Dan Isu Semasa (Philosophy and Current Issues Course)  3
6. MPU 3143 Malay Language communication 2 3
7. MPU 3183 Penghayatan etika dan  peradaban (Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations) 3
8. BPFM 6214 Human Anatomy Physiology II 4
9. BPFM 6223 Fundamentals of Biomechanics 3
10. BPFM 6233 Kinesiology   3
11. BPPM  6243 Exercise therapy I   3
12. BPPM  6352 Electrotherapy I 2
13. MPU 3212 Human relations and Leadership skills 2
14. BPPM  6313 Exercise therapy II 3
15. BPPM 6322 Electrotherapy II 2
16. BPFM 6332 Pathology 2
17. BPFM 6342 Pharmacology 2
18. BPPM 6352 Ergonomics & Occupational Health 3
19. MPU 3312 Malaysian Government and Public Policy 2
20. BPCP 6312 Clinical Posting I 2
21. BPPM 6413 Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal 1 3
22. BPPM 6423 Physiotherapy in Neurology 1 3
23. BPPM 6433 Physiotherapy in Cardiorespiratory 1 3
24. BPFM 6443 Research methodology 3
25. MPU 3412 Community service 2
26. BPCP 6425 Clinical Posting II(PT in Musculoskeletal 1/ PT in Neurology 1/ PT in Cardiorespiratory 1) 5
27. BPPM  6514 Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal II   4
28. BPPM  6524 Physiotherapy in Neurological II 4
29. BPPM  6534 Physiotherapy in cardiorespiratory II 4
30. BPFM 6442 Bio statistics 2
31. BPCP 6535 Clinical Posting III (PT in Musculoskeletal II / PT in Cardiorespiratory II/PT in Neurology II) 5
32. BPPM  6613 Physiotherapy in obstetrics & gynecology 3
33. BPPM  6623 Physiotherapy in pediatrics 3
34. BPPM  6633 Evidence based practice 3
35. BPOM 6643/BPOM 6653 Basics of Acupuncture/First Aid & Emergency Procedure 3
36. BPCP 6645 Clinical Posting IV (pediatrics/ obstetrics gynecology) 5
37. BPPM  6714 Physiotherapy in sports and Exercise Physiology 4
38. BPPM  6732 Physiotherapy in geriatric 2
39. BPPM 6733 Physiotherapy in Advanced Musculoskeletal Interventions 2
40. BPCP 6756 Clinical Posting V (PT in Geriatric, PT in Sports) 6
41. BPPM  6816 Research Project 6
42. BPCP 6868 Clinical Posting VI (Musculoskeletal /Neurology/Cardiorespiratory/Geriatric/ Pediatric/ Obstetrics and Gynecology /Sports) 8

Entry Requirements

Obtained MUET BAND 3 or IELTS (5.5/TOEFL (550)
AND
PASS Matriculation/Pre-University/STPM programme or equivalent qualification minimum GPA 2.33 in TWO of the following subjects:

  • Biology
  • Physics/mathematics
  • Chemistry

OR

a) A – Level programme or equivalent qualification with minimum Grade D in TWO of the following subjects:

  • Biology
  • Physics/Mathematics
  • Chemistry

OR

b) Recognised Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.75 in related field

OR

C) Recognised Diploma with CGPA less than 2.75 in related field and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field.

English proficiency for foreign student
Candidate should obtain IELTS (5.5) /TOEFL (550) paper – based or equivalent.

 

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