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MAHSA University’s Diploma in Physiotherapy is a 3-year programme for students who have completed their SPM or its equivalent, and are committed to a future as a physiotherapist, intent on alleviating physical disabilities and improving the physical human condition.

Students learn to manage and avert the problems that affect the physical functioning of the human body, and to maximize the physical body’s movement and agility, with the primary objective of enabling patients to achieve optimal and maximum independence in movement and function. Students learn proven techniques that help manage disorders of the human body for people of all ages.

In addition, Students learn how to provide treatment and care, while rehabilitating patients with physical and psychological deficiencies. Those enrolled in the course will study subjects such as anatomy, physiology, behavioural science, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, kinesiology and also the communication skills that will enable them to effectively interact with and counsel their patients.

Programme Structure

YEAR	NAME OF MODULE	MODULE CODE
Y1 | S1	Anatomy & Physiology I	PTAP 4112
	Applied Anatomy	PTAN 4114
	Behavioral Science I	PTBS 4112
	Integrated Language Skills	ENG 4112
	U1-Pengajian Malaysia 2 (For Local Students)	MPU 2163
	U1-Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International)	MPU 2143
Y1 | S2	Kinesiology I	PTKI 4112
	Introduction to Health Care System I	PTHS 41122
	Anatomy and Physiology II	PTAN 4123
	Behavioural Science II	PTBS 4122
	English for Academic Writing	ENG 4122
	U2-Creative and Critical Thinking	MPU 2222
Y1 | S3	Kinesiology II	PTKI 4122
	Movement Therapy	PTMT 4123
	Electrotherapy I	PTEL 4122
Y2 | S1	Electrotherapy II	PTEL 4212
	Physiotherapy Skills	PTPS 4212
	Musculoskeletal I	PTMS 4214
	Cardiorespiratory I	PTCR 4213
	Neurology I	PTNE 4212
	U3 -Time Management	MPU 2312
Y2 | S2	Musculoskeletal II	PTMS 4224
	Cardiorespiratory II	PTCR 4223
	Neurology II	PTNE 4222
	Essentials of Clinical Placement	PTEC 4222
	Elective Placement	PTEP 4213
Y2 | S3	Clinical Practice I	PTCP 4228
Y3 | S1	Neurology III	PTNE 4312
	Paediatrics	PTPE 4312
	Women’s Health	PTWH 4312
	Clinical Practice II	PTCP 4318
Y3 | S2	Introduction to Health Care System II	PTHS 4312
	Sports, Wellness and Fitness	PTSP 4323
	Geriatrics	PTGE 4322
	Clinical Practice III	PTCP 43212
Y3 | S3	Co-curricular Project	MPU 2412
	Clinical Practice III	PTCP 43212

Entry Requirement

• • SPM or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Melayu and English and 5 credits in the following subjects:
    • Mathematics
    • ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science); and
    • Any other THREE subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and/or English if credits)

    *Having SPM referring to pass SPM with at least pass in Bahasa Melayu and History*

OR

• Pass GCE O-Level or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Melayu or English and 5 Grade C in the following subjects:
  • Mathematics
  • ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science); and
  • Any other THREE subjects (including Bahasa Melayu and/or English if obtained Grade C)

OR

• • Certificate (Level 3 MQF) in the field of Health Science with minimum CGPA of 2.75

OR

• Other recognized qualification of equivalence

English proficiency for international student:

• IELTS (4.0)
• TOEFL IBT (30-31)
• TOEFL PBT (397)
• CAM ENG ADV–CAE (160)
• CAM ENG PROF–CPE (180)
• Pearson Test English–PTE (30)
• MUET (Band 2)

Career Opportunities

• Physiotherapy clinics and multidisciplinary clinics (for example, chiropractic clinics)

• Child development centres

• Community health centres

• Fitness centres

• Sport and recreation facilities

• Home care and continuing care facilities

• Hospitals and rehabilitation centres

Advantages

Quality

The Diploma in Physiotherapy is designed in consultation with a panel of local and international experts, resulting in a highly sought after curriculum that combines theoretical learning and practical sessions in physiotherapy clinics and hospitals.

Clinical Exposure

Students of the Diploma in Physiotherapy gain experience in our rather exhaustive list of panel of hospitals throughout Malaysia

Affordable

Tuition fees for the Diploma in Physiotherapy are kept at an affordable level, to ensure there are little barriers to a good quality education.

Recognition

The Diploma in Physiotherapy is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and recognized by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia.

Awarded by
MAHSA University

The Diploma in Physiotherapy is awarded by MAHSA University, a leader in Medical and Health Science Education in Malaysia