Diploma in Physiotherapy
About
About
The Physiotherapy program at UOW Malaysia’s Glenmarie, Selangor campus offers comprehensive learning with a strong focus on practical experience and clinical placements at accredited hospitals. Students will complete clinical placements that exceed the 1000-hour requirement set by the World Confederation of Physiotherapy. The program ensures students learn to treat patients holistically while minimizing risks, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to legal and ethical standards.
Graduates of the Diploma in Physiotherapy will be able to:
- Deliver patient-centered healthcare.
- Assess patients critically to develop effective treatment plans and carry out appropriate therapy, including follow-up evaluations.
- Collaborate with patients, caregivers, peers, and healthcare teams in planning, delegating, implementing, and evaluating care.
- Maximize patient outcomes through effective communication.
- Take responsibility for their professional development and engage in continuous education.
Key facts
QUALIFICATIONPre-U (Foundation, A-level, etc)
STUDY MODEFull-time
DURATION3 years
LOCAL COSTMYR 48,840
FOREIGN COSTMYR 57,580
SUBJECTSAllied Health, Physiotherapy
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 48,840 | MYR 57,580 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 48,840 | MYR 57,580 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 16,280 | MYR 19,194 |
Entry Requirements
Any one of the following:
SPM / GCE O-Levels: Minimum 5 Credits, including Mathematics / Additional Mathematics. Either One (1) Science subject (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General Science / Applied Science) and credit in Three (3) other subjects and Pass in English & Bahasa Malaysia
UEC: Minimum 5 Credits, including Mathematics and One (1) Science subject and a Pass in English
English Requirements:
Local Students: Pass in English at SPM level or equivalent
International Students:
IELTS: Band 5.0
TOEFL: Minimum score of 40 (IBT) or 7.5 (Essentials-Online)
Cambridge English CAE & CPE (from 2015): Minimum 154
PTE Academic: Minimum 47
SPM / GCE O-Levels: Minimum 5 Credits, including Mathematics / Additional Mathematics. Either One (1) Science subject (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General Science / Applied Science) and credit in Three (3) other subjects and Pass in English & Bahasa Malaysia
UEC: Minimum 5 Credits, including Mathematics and One (1) Science subject and a Pass in English
English Requirements:
Local Students: Pass in English at SPM level or equivalent
International Students:
IELTS: Band 5.0
TOEFL: Minimum score of 40 (IBT) or 7.5 (Essentials-Online)
Cambridge English CAE & CPE (from 2015): Minimum 154
PTE Academic: Minimum 47
Curriculum
YEAR 1
Functional Anatomy of Upper Extremity
Functional Anatomy of Lower Extremity
Introduction to Health Care I
Physiotherapeutic Skills I
Behavioural Science for Healthcare Professionals
Writing and Referencing
Functional Anatomy of Spine
Kinesiology
Musculoskeletal I
Electrotherapy I
Physiotherapeutic Skills II
Introduction to Health Care II
Occupational Safety and Health for Healthcare Professionals
YEAR 2
Pulmonary Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal II
Electrotherapy II
Neurology I
Cardiovascular Physiotherapy
Neurology II
Physiotherapeutic Skills III
Clinical Placement I
YEAR 3
Neurology III
Paediatrics
Clinical Placement II
Geriatrics
Physiotherapy Practice in Sports Injuries and Fitness
Clinical Placement III
Research for Healthcare Professionals
Women’s Health
MPU Subjects
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students)
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students)
Personal Development Skills
Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Teamwork and Community
Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
*Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students who:
Do not have a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
Did not take SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs).
Functional Anatomy of Upper Extremity
Functional Anatomy of Lower Extremity
Introduction to Health Care I
Physiotherapeutic Skills I
Behavioural Science for Healthcare Professionals
Writing and Referencing
Functional Anatomy of Spine
Kinesiology
Musculoskeletal I
Electrotherapy I
Physiotherapeutic Skills II
Introduction to Health Care II
Occupational Safety and Health for Healthcare Professionals
YEAR 2
Pulmonary Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal II
Electrotherapy II
Neurology I
Cardiovascular Physiotherapy
Neurology II
Physiotherapeutic Skills III
Clinical Placement I
YEAR 3
Neurology III
Paediatrics
Clinical Placement II
Geriatrics
Physiotherapy Practice in Sports Injuries and Fitness
Clinical Placement III
Research for Healthcare Professionals
Women’s Health
MPU Subjects
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students)
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students)
Personal Development Skills
Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Teamwork and Community
Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
*Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students who:
Do not have a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
Did not take SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs).