Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Jun, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM75,850

Course Highlights

  • Recognised by the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC) making you eligible for registration with the Malaysian Physiotherapy Association (MPA)
  • Receive clinical skills training under the supervision of experienced and qualified clinical instructors, at both government and private clinical settings such as hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centres and nursing homes
  • The total clinical credit hours at UTAR is approximately 1800 notional hours which is well above that offered by other Malaysian universities, allowing you to gain relevant experience in handling patients in all specialised areas relevant to physiotherapy practice
  • Utilise UTAR's simulation ward, skills centre, anatomy laboratory, museum and vast resources in the library as well as the physiotherapy laboratory that is equipped with the latest equipment so as to keep pace with the developments in the field

Entry Requirements

  • STPM:
    • 1. A minimum GPA of 2.33 in any 2 of the following subjects: 
      •  Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics/Mathematics
    • 2. MUET Band 3** or IELTS Band 5.5 / TOEFL 550 / TOEFL 46(iBT)/8(Essentials) / PTE 51 / Cambridge English 160/200(OET) / ELS CIEP 108
  • A Level:
    • A minimum of Grade D in any 2 of the following subjects 
      •  Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics/Mathematics
  • UEC:
    • 1. Grade B in 5 subjects including any 2 of the following subjects:  
      •  Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics/Mathematics
    • 2. MUET Band 3** or IELTS Band 5.5 / TOEFL 550 / TOEFL 46(iBT)/8(Essentials) / PTE 51 / Cambridge English 160/200(OET) / ELS CIEP 108
  • SAM:
    • Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in any 2 of the following subjects:
      •  Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics/Mathematics
  • CPU:
    • An average of 70% in 6 subjects including any 2 of the following subjects::
      •  Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics/Mathematics
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma:
    • Diploma with a minimum of 28 points (excluding bonus points) and obtained a minimum of 4 points each in any 2 of the following subjects:
      •  Biology-HL
      • Chemistry-HL
      • Physics-HL/ Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation-HL/ Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches-HL
  • UTAR Foundation in Science/Matriculation / Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning:
    • 1. A minimum GPA of 2.33 in any 2 of the following subjects: 
      •  Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics/Mathematics
    • 2.  MUET Band 3** or IELTS Band 5.5 / TOEFL 550 / TOEFL 46(iBT)/8(Essentials) / PTE 51 / Cambridge English 160/200(OET) / ELS CIEP 108. NOT applicable for qualifications conducted fully in English language BUT must have a pass in English at SPM level / equivalent
  • Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in the relevant field:
    • 1. Minimum CGPA of 2.75. If CGPA below 2.75, a minimum of 36 months(3 years) working experience in the related field is requied
    • 2. MUET Band 3** or IELTS Band 5.5 / TOEFL 550 / TOEFL 46(iBT)/8(Essentials) / PTE 51 / Cambridge English 160/200(OET) / ELS CIEP 108. NOT applicable for qualifications conducted fully in English language BUT must have a pass in English at SPM level / equivalent
  • Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government as equivalent to the above requirements:
    • 1.  A minimum GPA of 2.33 in any 2 of the following subjects: : 
      •  Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics/Mathematics
    • 2. MUET Band 3** or IELTS Band 5.5 / TOEFL 550 / TOEFL 46(iBT)/8(Essentials) / PTE 51 / Cambridge English 160/200(OET) / ELS CIEP 108. NOT applicable for qualifications conducted fully in English language BUT must have a pass in English at SPM level / equivalent

Malaysian Applicants

  • STPM/UEC/qualfications not conducted fully in English: Credit in English language at SPM level OR
  • O-Level English: Grade C OR
  • UEC English: Grade B OR
  • MUET Band: 3.5 OR
  • IELTS Band: 5.0 OR
  • TOEFL: 40(iBT)/7.5(Essentials) / PTE 51 OR
  • Cambridge English 160/200(OET) / ELS CIEP Level 108 (NOT applicable for A-Level/SAM/CPU or entry qualifications conducted fully in English BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM level / equivalent)

Course Structure

  • Anatomy and Physiology I
  • Anatomy and Physiology II
  • Community Project
  • Electrotherapy I
  • Electrotherapy II
  • English for Health Sciences
  • Introduction to Psychology and Sociology
  • Kinesiotherapy I
  • MPU1
  • MPU1
  • National Language/Other Languages
  • Professional Development and Practice I: Malaysian Health Care
  • Regional Anatomy of Musculoskeletal System
  • Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
  • Biomechanics
  • Cardiopulmonory Physiotherapy I
  • Clinical Clerkship I
  • Clinical Clerkship II
  • Clinical Clerkship III
  • Clinical Reasoning and Therapeutic Decision
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  • Exercise Physiology and Exercise Prescription
  • General Pathology
  • Kinesiotherapy II
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I
  • Neurophysiotherapy I
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology for Physiotherapy
  • Physiotherapy Skills I
  • Acute Care Physiotherapy
  • Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy II
  • Clinical Clerkship IV
  • Clinical Clerkship V
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II
  • Neurophysiotherapy II
  • Paediatric Physiotherapy
  • Physiotherapy Skills II
  • Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
  • Physiotherapy in Women's Health
  • Professional Development and Practice II
  • Research Appreciation, Process and Methodology
  • Spinal Care and Rehabilitation
  • Sport Rehabilitation
  • Research Project
  • Clinical Cardio-Pulmonary Posting
  • Clinical Neurology Posting
  • Clinical Orthopaedic Posting
  • Elective Posting
  • Special Clinical Posting

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM75,850

Other miscellaneous fees

RM4,750

Discounts & scholarships

-RM500

  • Exclusive
  • Discount

Total payable amount

RM80,100

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UTAR Scholarship for Top Achievers (Health Sciences)

Amount

Up to 50% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

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UTAR Sports & Talent Scholarship

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

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