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Master of Physiotherapy

Course Information

Mode: Physical
Duration: 18 Month
Intakes:

October

Campus:

Cyberjaya

Type: Full-time Study
Application fees: 13700 RM
Tuition fees: 12300.00 RM

Course Overview

Overview

Is Master in Physiotherapy for You?

The role of physiotherapists globally has evolved from merely managing diseases to enhancing wellbeing and societal health. To excel in academia, research, or advanced clinical practice, physiotherapists are increasingly pursuing a Master of Physiotherapy. This advanced degree specialises in refining skills in disease management and boosting community health, incorporating specialised courses like Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment and Management or Advanced Neurological Assessment and Management, taught by industry leaders.

 

Our curriculum is tailored for practicing physiotherapists eager to develop a critical understanding of key challenges in the field. The programme builds on the foundation laid during undergraduate studies, incorporating the latest research and clinical best practices to challenge and enhance all aspects of clinical practice. Thus, obtaining a Master of Physiotherapy offers significant personal satisfaction, better employment prospects, and higher patient satisfaction. 

Career Impact

Career Prospect

Graduates of the Master of Physiotherapy programme are well-prepared for roles such as:

  • Clinician with specialty in musculoskeletal / neurology
  • working at public hospitals, private hospital, NGOs,
  • PERKESO, or health centres
  • Research assistant
  • Lecturer
  • Tutor
  • Case manager
  • Physiotherapy manager
  • Occupational health and safety advisor for Physical conditions
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Career Organisation

  • Occupational health and safety advisor for Physical conditions
  • Community health centres
  • Nursing homes
  • Home health agencies
  • Corporate or industrial health centres
  • Special schools
  • Rehabilitation centres
  • NGOs’
  • Sports centers/clubs/clinics/teams
  • Research centres
  • Ergonomic centres

Course Structure

Course Description

Enhance your expertise with the Master of Physiotherapy programme at UoC, focusing on specialisations such as Advanced Musculoskeletal or Neurology. Designed for working professionals, this programme is available as a 1.5-year full-time or a 3-year part-time course, providing state-of-the-art instruction and practical experience, culminating in specialised clinical postings and a research presentation tailored to each student's interests. Graduates are positioned for significant roles in healthcare management, consultancy, academia, and research.

 

Course Training and Practical

8 weeks of clinical posting in the student's area of specialisation in different Ministry of Health hospitals and specialised physiotherapy hospitals and clinics.

Musculoskeletal Specialisation Year 1

  • Advanced Applied Anatomy
  • Research Methods & Statistics
  • Pain Management
  • Motor Control and Learning
  • Research Proposal Development
  • Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy of the Extremities
  • Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy of the Spine

Musculoskeletal Specialisation Year 2

  • Advanced Neuroscience
  • Research Methods & Statistics
  • Motor Control and Learning
  • Pain Management
  • Research Proposal Development
  • Advanced Neurological Approaches
  • Advanced Neurological Management

Year 2 for both Musculoskeletal and Neurology Specialisation

  • Research Project
  • Clinical Practice

Neurology Specialisation Year 2

  • Research Project
  • Clinical Practice

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