Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) is a 4-year (for fresh graduate) and 3-year (for post-diploma) undergraduate degree programme.

The objective of this programme is to provide higher degree to graduates with necessary theoretical and clinical knowledge and encompasses the research and development of new methods of physical rehabilitation. It is designed to prepare graduates to function as a competent physiotherapy practitioner with clinical reasoning skills and ethics in the treatment of patients.

This programme involves the study of sciences behind practices such as anatomy, physiology, exercise and movement, as well as medical courses more specific to the field.

Method of delivery of this programme includes lectures and tutorials, problem-based learning sessions, practical skills sessions and clinical attachments at government and private hospitals. Lectures are conducted face-to-face as well as via online delivery mode. 

Semester 1

• Professional Development and Practice
• Fundamental of English
• Professional English 1
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia Tenggara/ Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
• Technopreneurship
• Isu-isu Ketemporari Muslim di Malaysia/ Culture and Lifestyle in Malaysia
• Mandarin 1 / Arabic 1

Semester 2

• Anatomy and Physiology 1
• Kinesiology 1 and Biomechanics
• Electrotherapeutic Modalities 1
• Physiotherapeutic Skills 1
• Behavioural Science
• Hubungan Etnik/Pengajian Malaysia 3
• Siswa siswi pertahanan awam 2*

Semester 3

• Anatomy and Physiology 2
• Kinesiology 2
• Electrotherapeutic Modalities 2
• Physiotherapeutic Skills 2
• Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal system 1
• Professional English 2
• Mandarin 2/ Arabic 2

Semester 4

• Anatomy and Physiology 3
• Pathology
• Pharmacology in Physiotherapy
• Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal system 2
• Physiotherapy in Cardiorespiratory system 1
• Evidence Based Practice
• Innovation Management

Semester 5

• Physiotherapy in Cardiorespiratory system 2
• Physiotherapy in Neurology 1
• Physiotherapy in Spine Rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy in Sport Injury
• Physiotherapy in Gerontology
• Exercise Physiology
• Research Methodology
• Entrepreneurship in Physiotherapy Centre/Entrepreneurship in Fitness Centre

Semester 6

• Physiotherapy in Neurology 2
• Physiotherapy in Paediatrics
• Biostatistics
• Project 1
• Clinical Placement 1
• Clinical Placement 2

Semester 7

• Physiotherapy in Women and Men’s Health
• Physiotherapy in Occupational Health
• Project 2
• Drug and Substance abuse/Drug in Sport
• Clinical Placement 3
• Clinical Placement 4

Semester 8

• Clinical Placement 5
• Clinical Placement 6
• Clinical Placement 7
• Clinical Placement 8