The Programme is providing professionally qualified graduates capable to apply their knowledge and skills with the current trends in the field of Physiotherapy. The programme takes interdisciplinary advances and encourages students to display the ethical, professional and social responsibility. The development of scientific methods and problem solving skills will be promoted and imparted in practical sessions and independent learning through the following professional modules like Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Electrotherapy Modalities, Exercise Therapy, Women Health, Paediatrics, General Surgery, First Aid and Emergency Procedures, Application of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal conditions, Physiotherapy in cardio respiratory conditions, Physiotherapy in neurological conditions and clinical placements.
The program of Diploma in Physiotherapy will produce students with the knowledge and clinical skills able to manage patients competently with latest issues and current trends in the health care industry:
- Knowledgeable and skills in the field of physiotherapy for good quality service in the health care industry.
- Able to solve problems in the dynamic professional environment in health care practice.
- Display effective communication skills and works as a team with appropriate ethical values.
- Exhibit social responsibility and capability in information management to embrace life-long learning.
- Engage in entrepreneurship with good leadership skills.
The diploma graduate students will fill the manpower needs in clinical setups like government hospitals, private hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centers, home care, fitness centre, spastic centers, nursing home, geriatric and community health care centers. Even they can take a venture to open Physiotherapy or Fitness centre as well. The graduates even pursue higher education with Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
| Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DPT 1113 | Human Anatomy I | 3 |
| 2 | DPT 1122 | Human Physiology I | 2 |
| 3 | DPT 1133 | Human Psychology | 3 |
| 4 | DPT 1143 | Principles of Exercise Therapy | 3 |
| 5 | DPT 1152 | Foundation in Physiotherapy Practice | 2 |
| 6 | ENG 413 | English | 2 |
| Elective (choose any one module from the following): | |||
| 7 | MPU 2113 | Malaysian Studies 2 | 3 |
| 8 | MPU 2153 | Malay Language Communication 2 | 3 |
| 9 | DPT 1212 | Human Anatomy II | 2 |
| 10 | DPT 1222 | Human Physiology II | 2 |
| 11 | DPT 1233 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| 12 | DPT 1242 | Kinesiology | 2 |
| 13 | DPT 1253 | Applied Exercise Therapy | 3 |
| 14 | DPT 1263 | Electrotherapy Modality I | 3 |
| 15 | MPU 2222 | Creative Problem Solving | 2 |
| 16 | DPT 2313 | Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Conditions I | 3 |
| 17 | DPT 2323 | Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions I | 3 |
| 18 | DPT 2333 | Physiotherapy in Cardio Respiratory Conditions I | 3 |
| 19 | DPT 2343 | Human Pathology | 3 |
| 20 | DPT 2352 | Electrotherapy Modality II | 2 |
| 21 | MPU 2332 | Constitution and Society | 2 |
| 22 | DPT 2374 | Clinical Placement I (MS / Neuro / Cardio Respiratory) | 4 |
| 23 | DPT 2413 | Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Conditions II | 3 |
| 24 | DPT 2423 | Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions II | 3 |
| 25 | DPT 2433 | Physiotherapy in Cardio Respiratory Conditions II | 3 |
| 26 | DPT 2442 | Computer in Health Care | 2 |
| 27 | MPU 2442 | Co – Curriculum | 2 |
| 28 | DPT 2465 | Clinical Placement II (MS / Neuro /Cardio Respiratory) | 5 |
| 29 | DPT 3512 | Physiotherapy in Women’s Health | 2 |
| 30 | DPT 3522 | Physiotherapy in Pediatric Conditions | 2 |
| 31 | DPT 3532 | Physiotherapy in Geriatric Conditions | 2 |
| 32 | DPT 3543 | Physiotherapy in General Surgical Conditions | 3 |
| Elective (choose any one module from the following): | |||
| 33 | DPT 3553 | First – Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | 3 |
| 34 | DPT 3563 | Application of Prosthetics and Orthotics in Physiotherapy | 3 |
| 35 | DPT 3575 | Clinical Placement III (Women’s Health, Paediatric, Geriatric & General Surgery) | 5 |
| 36 | DPT 3615 | Clinical Placement IV (MS / Neuro / Cardio Respiratory / Women’s Health / Pediatrics / Geriatric / General Surgery) | 15 |
- Candidates must pass in Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) or equivalent examination with credits in 5 subjects:
• Bahasa Malaysia
• English
• Mathematics
• 1 Science subjects (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Sciences / Applied Sciences) and
• Any Other One Subject Or - GCE O Level or equivalent with 5 Grade C in the following subjects:
• English
• Mathematics
• 1 Science subjects (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Sciences / Applied Sciences) and
• Any Other 2 Subjects Or - Certificate (Level 3 MQF) related to Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.75
For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System to see if you qualify for this course.
English Requirements :
International students must have proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English. For example, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 4.0 or its equivalent. If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPs must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.