Why Study Physiotherapy in UOW Malaysia?
A physiotherapist works as a member of the healthcare team treating clients that may range from small babies to the frail elderly. The profession focuses on human movement as being central to the health and well-being of individuals. Their primary focus is to resolve pain, stabilize injury and prevent it from increasing.
The Physiotherapy program at Glenmarie, Selangor campus encompasses comprehensive learning with emphasis on “hands on” practice and clinical placements in accredited hospitals. The students will undergo specially designed clinical placements which exceeds the 1000 hours requirement by the World Confederation of Physiotherapy. The students learn to treat patient holistically while minimising risks, ensure patient safety at all times, and working within a legal and ethical framework.
Diploma in Physiotherapy Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate customer focused delivery of healthcare.
- Critically assess the patients to set up effective treatment plan and carry out appropriate therapy including re-evolution.
- Demonstrate collaboration with patients, care givers, peers and health-care team in the planning, delegating, implementing and evaluating care.
- Maximize patient outcomes using effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate accountability to professional growth and continual education.
University Award:
Program information
Highlights
CAREER PATHWAYS
Public & Private Hospitals
- Physiotherapist
- Senior Physiotherapist
- Head of Department
Other Areas
- NGOs
- Wellness Centre
- Health Centre
- Fitness Clubs/ Sport facilities
- Rehabilitation Equipment Suppliers
- Nursing Homes Community
- Sport team Physiotherapist
COLLEGE HISTORY
- 1995 – Established as a pioneer nursing college and in operation as SJMC Nursing College.
- 2007 – registered with the Ministry of Higher Education as a private higher education provider under the name of Ramsay Sime Darby Healthcare College.
- 2009 – began operations and grew to 1100 students, offering 18 programs.
- 2020 – acquired by UOW Malaysia and became part of the UOW global network of campuses.
- 2022 – relocated to the UOW Malaysia Glenmarie campus and renamed as UOW Malaysia College, offering quality health care education.
OTHER RECOGNITION
98% Pass rates (average) OVER THE LAST 25 YEARS in the Malaysia Nursing Board Exams
96% Customer Satisfaction Feedback on Teaching and Learning as rated by our students over the last 15 years.
92% Employment / Higher Education pursuit rates and 100% for Nursing.
Program structure
YEAR 1
- Functional Anatomy of Upper Extremity
- Functional Anatomy of Lower Extremity
- Introduction to Health Care I
- Physiotherapeutic Skills I
- Behavioural Science for Healthcare
Professionals - Writing and Referencing
- Functional Anatomy of Spine
- Kinesiology
- Musculoskeletal I
- Electrotherapy I
- Physiotherapeutic Skills II
- Introduction to Health Care II
- Occupational Safety and Health for Healthcare Professionals
YEAR 2
- Pulmonary Physiotherapy
- Musculoskeletal II
- Electrotherapy II
- Neurology I
- Cardiovascular Physiotherapy
- Neurology II
- Physiotherapeutic Skills III
- Clinical Placement I
YEAR 3
- Neurology III
- Paediatrics
- Clinical Placement II
- Geriatrics
- Physiotherapy Practice in Sports Injuries and Fitness
- Clinical Placement III
- Research for Healthcare Professionals
- Women’s Health
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students)
- Personal Development Skills
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Teamwork and Community
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students
- without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
- without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs)
Study route
Entry requirements
SPM / GCE O Level / UEC :
- 5 Credits including Mathematics
- Credit in either one (1) any subject in Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/General Science/Applied Science
- 3 Credits in any other subjects
- Pass in English and Bahasa Melayu
International Student:
- GCE O Level or equivalent
- 5 Credits including Mathematics
- Credit in either one (1) any subject in Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/General Science/Applied Science
- 3 Credits in any other subjects
All students must undergo medical check-up.
Local Student:
Pass in English at SPM level or equivalent
International Student:
Band 5.5 in IELTS; or a min score of 46 (IBT) or 8 (Essentials-Online) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English (160); or PTE Academic (51)
If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia.
