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Diploma in Physiotherapy

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

Program overview

The Diploma in Physiotherapy program at UniKL University Malaysia aims to produce knowledgeable and competent physiotherapists who provide effective patient care. Graduates possess leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, and are committed to lifelong learning and professionalism. The program emphasizes ethics, social responsibility, and technopreneurial skills. Learning outcomes include therapeutic knowledge, practical assessment and treatment skills, social awareness, adherence to ethical standards, effective communication and teamwork, critical thinking, lifelong learning, and entrepreneurial aptitude.

Entry Requirement

SPM:

Pass in SPM or its equivalent with pass in Bahasa Melayu and English and five (5) credits in the following subjects: Mathematics, one (1) Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science/Applied Science) and any other three (3) subjects including Bahasa Melayu and/or English

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

  • Physiotherapist
  • Sport Physiotherapist
  • Academia
  • Paediatric Physiotherapist
  • Entrepreneurship

Curriculum

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Among the courses offered

Semester 1

  • Basic Anatomy
  • Basic Physiology
  • Basic Kinesiology and Biomechanic
  • Basic Movement Therapy I
  • Health Care System I
  • Mandarin I
  • Competency English

Semester 2

  • Applied Anatomy
  • Pathology
  • Basic Movement Therapy 2
  • Musculoskeletal System 1
  • Electro Physical Agent and Physics 1
  • Behavioural Science
  • Communication English 1

Semester 3

  • Clinical Training 1
  • Electro Physical Agents 2
  • Musculoskeletal System 2
  • Cardio Respiratory System 1
  • Mandarin 2
  • Communication English 2

Semester 4

  • Clinical Training 2
  • Musculoskeletal System 3
  • Cardio Respiratory System 2
  • Neurology 1
  • Health Care System 2
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Semester 5

  • Clinical Training 3
  • Neurology 2
  • Physiotherapy in Pediatric Care
  • Physiotherapy in geriatric care

Semester 6

  • Clinical Training 4
  • Physiotherapy in Sport Injury
  • Physiotherapy In Women’s Health

Shorter Semester 1

  • Co-curriculum*
  • Amalan Islam di Malaysia
  • Religious Practice in Malaysia

Shorter Semester 2

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Pengajian Malaysia 2

Entry requirements

Diploma: high-school certificate or equivalent with suitable grades.

Typically IELTS 5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Medical doctor
  • Dentist
  • Nurse
  • Allied health professional

Is this program right for you?

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