Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) - ODL

MAHSA University offers a four-year undergraduate Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) curriculum through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) that equips students for a future in healthcare. In the promotion, prevention, and treatment of patients with neurological, cardiorespiratory, and musculoskeletal problems, physiotherapy maximises quality of life by improving movement and functional abilities. Students must complete a minimum of 1200 hours of clinical practice during this program. 

Lectures and online tutorials are among the educational approaches. Before lectures or tutorials, self-instructional materials will be posted to the internet forum. This online platform will be used to host lectures and discussions utilising integrative teaching methodologies. Case situations will be used by lecturers to aid in learning. Face-to-face instruction will be used to conduct practical sessions where practical skills can be shown. Students also gain pragmatic experience from the Community Physiotherapy Clinic in MAHSA Avenue as well as training at a number of Government and Private Hospitals. Credit transfer is permitted for diploma holders up to 30% of their graduating credits, provided that the modules are mapped.

Any one of these:

• Pass Matriculation/Pre-University/STPM programme or equivalent qualification with minimum GPA 2.33 in TWO of the following subjects; Biology, Physics/Mathematics & Chemistry
• Pass A-Level or equivalent with minimum Grade D in TWO of the following subjects; Biology, Physics/Mathematics & Chemistry
• Recognized Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in related field
• Recognized Diploma with CGPA less than 2.75 in related field and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field
• Other qualifications equivalent and approved by the Government of Malaysia

English Language Requirements:

Local Students:

• MUET Band 3 or
• IELTS (5.5) or
• TOEFL (550)

International Students: 

• IELTS (5.5) or
• TOEFL (550) paper-based or equivalent

Year 1

Semester 1:

• Functional & Applied Anatomy of Musculoskeletal System I
• Functional & Applied Anatomy of Musculoskeletal System II
• Communication
• Professional Development
• English for Academic Purposes (Compulsory)
• U1-TITAS (Local) / U1-Malaysian Studies (International)

Semester 2:

• Exercise Therapy & Handling Skills
• Electrotherapy
• Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Cardiorespiratory System
• English for Academic Writing (Compulsory)
• U1-Hubungan Etnik (Local) / U1-Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International)
• Clinical Exposure

Year 2

Semester 1:

• Manual Skills in Physiotherapy
• Applied Anatomy and Physiology in Neurology
• Physiotherapy Practice in Musculoskeletal I
• Physiotherapy Practice in Cardiorespiratory Conditions
• U2-Entrepreneurship

Semester 2:

• Physiotherapy Practice in Neurology I
• Physiotherapy Practice in Musculoskeletal II
• Research Methods I
• U3-Youth Development
• Clinical Practice I (MS&CR/N&CR/MS&N)

Year 3

Semester 1:

• Physiotherapy Practice in Neurology II
• Physiotherapy Practice in Musculoskeletal III
• Physiotherapy Practice in Women’s Health
• Research Methods II
• Clinical Reasoning & Evidence-Based Practice
• U4-Community Work

Semester 2:

• Physiotherapy Practice in Paediatrics
• Physiotherapy Practice in Geriatrics
• Clinical Practice II (MS&CR/N&CR/MS&N)

Year 4

Semester 1:

• Physiotherapy Practice in Sports
• Physiotherapy Practice in Occupational Health
• Clinical Practice III (MS/CR/N & Geriatrics/Paediatrics/Others)

Semester 2:

• Research Project
• Elective Placement