Registration Dates: 01 Aug / 07 Oct
Intake Closing Dates: 15 Aug / 21 Oct
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.
AIMST University Bachelor of Physiotherapy consists of
• 8 Semesters including Clinical Placements
• Students are required to complete 1040 clinical hours within the 4 years of the programme
• Students are required to complete 136 credit hours and maintain a minimum of 2.0 CGPA in order
to graduate
Year 1 Semester 1 | |||
1. | Anatomy I | AHPT 31101 | 3 Credit Hours |
2. | Physiology I | AHPT 31102 | 2 Credit Hours |
3. | Behavioral Science | AHPT 31103 | 3 Credit Hours |
4. | English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) | UNIV 31002 | 3 Credit Hours |
U1. | Hubungan Etnik | MPU 3113 | 3 Credit Hours |
U1. | TITAS | MPU 3123 | 3 Credit Hours |
U2. |
University Electives (any one) 1. Introduction to Communication2. BKA(Compulsory for students without credit in Bahasa Malaysia) 3. Critical Thinking 4. Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
MPU 3242 MPU 3212 MPU 3222 MPU 3232 |
2 Credit Hours |
Year 1 Semester 2 | |||
1. | Anatomy II | AHPT 31201 | 3 Credit Hours |
2. | Physiology II | AHPT 31202 | 2 Credit Hours |
3. | Biomechanics | AHPT 31203 | 3 Credit Hours |
4. | Kinesiology I | AHPT 31204 | 3 Credit Hours |
5. | Electrotherapy I | AHPT 31205 | 2 Credit Hours |
6. | Physiotherapeutic Skills I | AHPT 31206 | 4 Credit Hours |
Year 2 Semester 1 | |||
1. | Professional Development and Practice | AHPT 32101 | 3 Credit Hours |
2. | Kinesiology II | AHPT 32102 | 3 Credit Hours |
3. | Electrotherapy II | AHPT 32103 | 2 Credit Hours |
4. | Physiotherapeutic Skills II | AHPT 32104 | 4 Credit Hours |
5. | Pathology | AHPT 32105 | 3 Credit Hours |
U3. | Sociological Perspectives (any one of) General Psychology Morals studies Islamic Studies |
MPU 3312 MPU 3322 MPU 3342 MPU 3352 |
2 + 2 Credit Hours |
Year 2 Semester 2 | |||
1. | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I | AHPT 32201 | 3 Credit Hours |
2. | Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy | AHPT 32202 | 3 Credit Hours |
3. | Neurological Physiotherapy I | AHPT 32203 | 3 Credit Hours |
4. | Exercise Physiology | AHPT 32204 | 2 Credit Hours |
5. | Pharmacology | AHPT 32205 | 2 Credit Hours |
6. | Clinical Placement I (4 Weeks) | AHPT 32206 | 4 Credit Hours |
Year 3 Semester 1 | |||
1. | Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II | AHPT 33101 | 3 Credit Hours |
2. | Physiotherapy in Medical and Surgical conditions | AHPT 33102 | 3 Credit Hours |
3. | Neurological Physiotherapy II | AHPT 33103 | 3 Credit Hours |
4. | Sports Physiotherapy | AHPT 33104 | 2 Credit Hours |
5. | Clinical Placement II (4 weeks ) | AHPT 33105 | 4 Credit Hours |
Year 3 Semester 2 | |||
1. | Biostatistics in Physiotherapy | AHPT 33201 | 3 Credit Hours |
2. | Research in Physiotherapy | AHPT 33202 | 3 Credit Hours |
3. | Evidence Based Practice | AHPT 33203 | 2 Credit Hours |
4. | Physiotherapy in Women’s Health | AHPT 33204 | 2 Credit Hours |
5. |
Physiotherapy Electives (any two) 1.Rehabilitation Medicine2.Community Physiotherapy 3.Ergonomics and Occupational Health |
AHPT 33205 AHPT 33206 AHPT 33207 |
2 + 2 Credit Hours |
U4. |
University Electives (any one) 1.Research2.Campaigns 3.Promotions of Products 4.Projects - Proposals - Questionnaire - Report 5.Activities - Games - Visits - Debates |
MPU 3412 MPU 3422 MPU 3432 MPU 3442 MPU 3452 |
2 Credit Hours |
Year 4 Semester 1 | |||
1. | Physiotherapy in Acute Care | AHPT 34101 | 2 Credit Hours |
2. | Paediatrics Physiotherapy | AHPT 34102 | 2 Credit Hours |
3. | Geriatric Physiotherapy | AHPT 34103 | 2 Credit Hours |
4. | Spinal Care and Rehabilitation | AHPT 34104 | 2 Credit Hours |
5. |
English For Professional Purposes (EPP) |
UNIV 31003 | 3 Credit Hours |
6. | Clinical Placement III (4 weeks ) | AHPT 34105 | 4 Credit Hours |
Year 4 Semester 2 | |||
1. | Research / Project | AHPT 34201 | 6 Credit Hours |
2. | Clinical Placement IV (14 weeks ) | AHPT 34202 | 14 Credit Hours |
Assessment
The program is assessed based on clinical examination and the theory components.
The theory component comprises of:
• 40% continous assessment - 30% course work and 10% test
• 60% final examination
AIMST Foundation / STPM / Matriculation/ PreUniversity Programme or its equivalent: Pass with minimum GPA ≥ 2.33 in TWO of the following subjects:
A- LEVEL / Equivalent Programme: Pass with minimum Grade D in TWO of the following subjects:
OR
Recognized Diploma with minimum CGPA of ≥ 2.75 in related field;
OR
Recognized Diploma with CGPA less than 2.75 in related field and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field.
Diploma Physiotherapy Holders
Physiotherapy is a dynamic and rewarding career. Physiotherapists are trained to examine, evaluate, diagnose and treat impairment, functional limitations and disabilities in patients. Physiotherapists practice in diverse employment opportunities, which include hospitals, medical centers, physiotherapy clinics, outpatient clinics, orthopedic clinics, health and wellness clinics, rehabilitation centres, nursing homes, extended care facilities, education and research centers, schools, hospices, fitness and sports training centers, and industrial facilities. For further information on careers in physiotherapy check out the following links: World Confederation for Physical Therapy, Malaysian Physiotherapy Association.