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

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:

• Biology
• Physics / Mathematics
• Chemistry

A- LEVEL / Equivalent Programme: Pass with minimum Grade D in TWO of the following subjects:

• Biology
• Physics / Mathematics
• Chemistry

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

• From recognized institutions with minimum CGPA of 2.75 eligible for entry into our 2 ½ year credit transfer program commencement from Year 2 Semester 2 of Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons). OR
• Related Diploma from recognized institutions with CGPA below than 2.75 and a minimum of 3 years (36months) working experience in the same field of:
• Other qualifications equivalent and approved by the Government of Malaysia will be assessed on case by case basis.
  • MUET band 3 upon registration
  • ELTS with min band of 5.5 or
  • TOEFL with min 550 paper based or equivalences

Registration Dates: 01 Aug / 07 Oct

Intake Closing Dates: 15 Aug / 21 Oct

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.