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Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Asian Institute of Medicine,
Science and Technology (AIMST)

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  • Description

    AIMST offers two programs in physiotherapy. A three-year Diploma in Physiotherapy and four-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) program. Diploma program is opened for SPM leavers and the degree program caters for STPM and foundation students. Bachelor of Physiotherapy program also admits students with Diploma in Physiotherapy for credit transfer to two and half (2½) year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons). Both the programs are well designed to produce graduates with in-depth knowledge and skills to assess and formulate physiotherapeutic diagnoses and provide appropriate interventions, rehabilitation and treatments to patients with physical disability, functional limitation and other illnesses and injuries. Both diploma and degree courses in physiotherapy are developed to educate and train graduates to be physiotherapy practitioners. The course utilizes a problem oriented approach in physiotherapy education emphasizing student-centered learning. The course aims to develop and cultivate skills in critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, which are essential for professional practice as a physiotherapist. The practical experience gained through workplace learning help to nurture clinical competence and enhancing hand-on skills.

    Field of Study

    Medicine & Healthcare

    Duration (Years)

    4

    Course Fees (RM)

    RM 81,600 (USD 19,584)

    MQA No.

    FA 1192

    Degree Type

    Internal Degree

  • Intake (Month)

    August; October

Entry Requirements

  • A-level

    A Levels or its equivalent Pass with minimum GPA ≥ 2.33 in TWO of the following subjects:
    • Biology
    • Physics / Mathematics
    • Chemistry

  • UEC

    Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Minimum obtained Grade B in five (5) subjects including:
    • Chemistry
    • Biology/Physics

  • Matric/Foundation

    AIMST Foundation/Matriculation/ Pre-University Programme or its equivalent Pass with minimum GPA ≥ 2.33 in TWO of the following subjects:
    • Biology
    • Physics / Mathematics
    • Chemistry

    South Australian Matriculation (SAM) Score 12 in 3 subjects including:
    • Chemistry
    • Biology/Physics
    • 1 other subject

    International Baccalaureate (IB) Minimum score at least 24 points including
    • Biology/Physics

  • SPM/STPM

    STPM or its equivalent Pass with minimum GPA ≥ 2.33 in TWO of the following subjects:
    • Biology
    • Physics / Mathematics
    • Chemistry

  • Others

    Diploma from recognized institutions CGPA ≥ 2.75 in related field Or CGPA < 2.75 in related field with min 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field

    Canadian Pre University (CPU)/CIMP /Ontario Secondary School Diploma/Western Australian Curriculum Council/HSC/UNSW/New Zealand Bursary/American High School with Advanced Placement (AP) Average for 60% for 3 subject including:
    •Chemistry
    •Biology/Physics
    •1 other subject

  • Direct Entry to Year 2 of Degree
    Diploma

    Diploma from recognized institutions CGPA ≥ 2.75 in related field Or CGPA < 2.75 in related field with min 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field


    Other

  • English Requirements

    MUET BAND 3

Programme Structure

  • Year 1

    Anatomy I

    Physiology I

    Behavioral Science

    English For Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP)

    Hubungan Etnik

    TITAS


    University Electives (Any 1)

    1. Introduction to Communication

    2. BKA (Compulsory for students without credit in Bahasa Malaysia)

    3. Critical Thinking

    4. Introduction to Entrepreneurship


    Anatomy II

    Physiology II

    Biomechanics

    Kinesiology I

    Electrotherapy I

    Physiotherapeutic Skills I

  • Year 2

    Professional Development and Practice

    Kinesiology II

    Electrotherapy II

    Pathology

    Physiotherapeutic Skills II

    Sociological Perspectives (any one)

    General Psychology

    Moral studies

    Islamic Studies

    Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I

    Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy

    Neurological Physiotherapy I

    Exercise Physiology

    Pharmacology

    Clinical Placement I (4 Weeks)

  • Year 3

    Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II

    Physiotherapy in Medical and Surgical conditions

    Neurological Physiotherapy II

    Sports Physiotherapy


    University Electives (Any one)

    1. Research

    2. Campaigns

    3. Promotions of products

    4. Projects

    – Proposals

    – Questionnaire

    – Report

    5. Activities

    – Games

    – Visits

    – Debates


    Biostatistics in Physiotherapy Research

    Evidence Based Practice

    Physiotherapy in Women’s Health

    Clinical Placement II (10 weeks )

  • Year 4

    Physiotherapy in Acute Care

    Paediatrics Physiotherapy

    Geriatric Physiotherapy

    Spinal Care and Rehabilitation

    English For Professional Purposes (EPP)


    Physiotherapy Electives (Any two)

    1. Rehabilitation Medicine

    2. Community Physiotherapy

    3. Ergonomics and Occupational health

    4. Medical Imaging

    5. Radiological anatomy


    Research / Project

    Clinical Placement III (12 weeks )

Additional Information

  • Fees
    RM 81,600 (USD 19,584)

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