Diploma in Physiotherapy

Students who have earned their SPM or its equivalent and are dedicated to a career as physiotherapists with the goal of reducing physical disabilities and enhancing the physical well-being of people can enrol in MAHSA University's three-year Diploma in Physiotherapy program.

With the primary goal of assisting patients to attain optimal and maximum independence in movement and function, students learn how to maximise the physical body's movement and agility as well as manage and prevent issues that impair the human body's physical functioning. Students gain knowledge about tried-and-true methods for treating human body diseases in persons of all ages. Additionally, students learn how to treat and care for patients who have psychological and physical impairments.
 

Any one of these:

• 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*

• 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)

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

• Other recognized qualification of equivalence

English Proficiency for International students:

• 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)

Year 1

Semester 1

• Anatomy & Physiology I
• Applied Anatomy
• Behavioral Science I
• Integrated Language Skills
• Pengajian Malaysia 2 (For Local Students)
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (For International Students)

Semester 2

• Kinesiology I
• Introduction to Health Care System I
• Anatomy and Physiology II
• Behavioural Science II
• English for Academic Writing
• Creative and Critical Thinking

Semester 3

• Kinesiology II
• Movement Therapy
• Electrotherapy I

Year 2

Semester 1

• Electrotherapy II
• Physiotherapy Skills
• Musculoskeletal I
• Cardiorespiratory I
• Neurology I
• Time Management

Semester 2

• Musculoskeletal II
• Cardiorespiratory II
• Neurology II
• Essentials of Clinical Placement
• Elective Placement

Semester 3

• Clinical Practice I

Year 3

Semester 1

• Neurology III
• Paediatrics
• Women’s Health
• Clinical Practice II

Semester 2

• Introduction to Health Care System II
• Sports, Wellness and Fitness
• Geriatrics
• Clinical Practice III

Semester 3

• Co-curricular Project
• Clinical Practice III