Asia Metropolitan University

Overview of Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons.) in Asia Metropolitan University Malaysia

This programme aims to produce a Physiotherapist with in-depth knowledge and competency in the assessment and treatment with the incorporation of quality patient care and evidence-based practice. The individual should possess clinical reasoning and able to be in a team player for consultation and health promotion in hospital settings or health institutions.

• Aside from the usual brand of lectures and seminars as the core of learning, there is a fun practical aspect to studying physiotherapy – problem based learning, tutorials, and eventually work experience in hospitals.
• Physiotherapy assesses, treat and prevent human movement disorders across various areas of practice, including sport, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, women’s health and neurological conditions in people of all ages.
• During your first years of study, you will learn the basic medical sciences in courses such as human anatomy, physiology and psychology relevant to human health and function.
• Outside of knowing what muscles to rub to make people better, physiotherapy also teaches a wide variety of other skills in healthcare provision. Physiotherapists are among the best paid in the medicine industry.

CAREER PROSPECT of Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons.) in Asia Metropolitan University Malaysia

• Physiotherapist
• Clinical Therapist
• Academician

• Clinical Instructor
• Physiotherapy Entrepreneur
• Other Centres: Sports, Fitness, Rehabilitation, Community Health Care & Primary healthcare

Courses of Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons.) in Asia Metropolitan University Malaysia

Year 1

• Anatomy I
• Physiology I
• Physics for Physiotherapists
• Introduction and Professional
• English for Academic Enrichment
• Leadership and Development
• Anatomy II

• Physiology II
• Pathology
• Biomechanics and Kinesiology
• Behavioural Science
• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Malaysian Studies 3
• Hubungan Etnik/Melayu
• Komunikasi II

Year 2

• NeuroSciences
• Exercise Physiology
• Pathology
• Movement Therapy I
• Physiotherapy in Medicine and Surgery
• Malaysian Government and Public Policy
• Introduction to Pharmacology
• Electro Physical Agents I
• Physiotherapists Practice in Musculoskeletal I
• Movement Therapy II
• Physiotherapy in Women’s Health
• AMUnited II
• Clinical Placement I

Year 3

• Biostatistics
• Research Methodology
• Physiotherapy Practice in Pulmonary
• Physiotherapy Practice in Musculoskeletal II
• Physiotherapy Practice in Neurological I
• Physiotherapy Practice in Cardiovascular
• Clinical Placement II
• Clinical Placement III

Year 4

• Research Project II
• Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
• Sports Physiotherapists
• Physiotherapy Practice in Neurological II
• Physiotherapy in Pediatrics
• Clinical Placement IV
• Clinical Placement V
• Clinical Placement VI
• Clinical Placement VII
• Clinical Placement VIII

Elective (One Subject)

• Occupational Ergonomics
• Hand Rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation Medicine

ENTRY REQUIREMENT of Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons.) in Asia Metropolitan University Malaysia

Obtained MUET Band 3 or IEL TS (5.5) / TOEFL (550) AND

• PASS Matriculation/Pre-University/STPM programme or equivalent qualification with minimum GPA 2.33 in TWO of the following subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics and Chemistry; OR
• A-Level programme or equivalent qualification with minimum Grade D in TWO of the following subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics and Chemistry; OR
• Recognised Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in related field; OR
• Recognised Diploma with CGPA less than 2.75 in related field and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field.

English proficiency for foreign student Candidate should obtain IELTS (5.5) / TOEFL (550) paper-based or equivalent