UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

(R2/726/6/0061)(10/27)(A10816)

Physiotherapists provide services to people and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. Physiotherapist practice includes the provision of services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by the process of aging or that of injury, disorders, or diseases. Physiotherapist practice is concerned with identifying and maximising quality of life and functional movement potential, within the spheres of promotion, prevention, maintenance, intervention/treatment, habilitation and rehabilitation. This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional and social well-being.

Programme Description
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours): Full course name
R2/726/6/0061: Course code
10/27: Expiry date (month/year)
A10816: Accreditation status and reference code

Duration  

Four (4) Years:Full Time

Intakes

January, May, October 

About the Programme 

This course was established to fulfil societal and market demand on physiotherapy profession. Currently, only limited numbers of higher education institutions in Malaysia are offering this course and UTAR is one of the pioneer academic institutions to offer such a programme. The programme has been fully accredited by the MQA since August 2014 [MQA Approval (R/726/6/0061)10/20(A10816)]. It is envisaged that this course will produce graduates that will help fulfil UTAR’s vision- “To be a global university of educational excellence with transformative societal impact”. 

The Objectives

The course is offered in three trimesters every year. Students will gain clinical exposure at hospitals, clinics and other health-care centres beginning from second year of the programme. Year four of the programme will focus on clinical placement in specialized area such as orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, etc. Students will also gain knowledge of relevant research methodology and are required to submit a research project in third year of study. For more details on subjects offered in each year please refer to the course structure.  The course is offered in three trimesters every year. Students will gain clinical exposure at hospitals, clinics and other health-care centres beginning from second year of the programme. Year four of the programme will focus on clinical placement in specialized area such as orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, etc. Students will also gain knowledge of relevant research methodology and are required to submit a research project in third year of study. For more details on subjects offered in each year please refer to the course structure.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

  1. To prepare graduates with necessary theoretical and clinical knowledge in order to function as safe and competent physiotherapy practitioners.
  2. To produce graduates with clinical exposure and training for conducting safe assessment and implementation of evidence-based treatment.
  3. To produce graduates who can practice effectively with professional attitude, integrity, ethical values and conduct in both health care organization and community.
  4. To equip graduates with requisite soft skill, including communication, managerial, team work and problem solving skills to promote leadership and entrepreneurship.
  5. To train graduates with an enquiring mind and equip them with knowledge of ICT and the scientific process to promote creativity and innovation in research, and instil lifelong learning and development.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

  1. Apply fundamental knowledge in various disciplines in Physiotherapy practice.
  2. Apply intellectual skills for reasoning, reflecting and forming a judgement in evidence-based Physiotherapy practice.
  3. Demonstrate competent practical ability in Physiotherapy assessment and management.
  4. Demonstrate effective interactive communications and collaborative skills in diverse teams and patient management.
  5. Develop the ability to convey information in various mediums cogently and professionally to a range of audiences.
  6. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of information, media and technology related to Physiotherapy studies.
  7. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of numeracy skills related to Physiotherapy studies.
  8. Demonstrate leadership qualities and ability to work autonomously in managing responsibilities effectively in Physiotherapy practice.
  9. Engage effectively in self-directed lifelong learning for personal development and professional growth.
  10. Apply entrepreneurial qualities in relation to Physiotherapy practice.
  11. Demonstrate adherence to ethical standards and maintenance of professional conduct in Physiotherapy practice.


Trimester/ Year

Trimester 1

 

Trimester 2

 

Trimester 3

 

Year 1

English for Health Sciences

Professional Development and Practice I; Malaysian Health Care

Community Project

Sun Zi's Art of War and Bussiness Strategies

Regional Anatomy of Musculoskeletal System

Electrotherapy I

Kinesiology

Anatomy and Physiology I

Introduction to Psychology and Sociology

Electrotherapy II

Bahasa Kebangsaan A or Communicative Tamil for Health Sciences or Introduction to Chinese Language

Hubungan Etnik or Malysian Studies

Anatomy and Physiology II

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Bahasa Kebangsaan A or Communicative Tamil for Health Sciences or Introduction to Chinese Language

Hubungan Etnik or Malysian Studies

Year 2

General Pathology

Biomechanics

Physiotherapy Skills I

 Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Conditions I

Exercise Physiology and Exercise Prescriptio

Exercise Physiology and Exercise Prescription

Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Conditions II

Physiotherapy in Cardiopulmonary Conditions I

Basic Clinical Skill Clinical Practice I  

Pharmacology for Physiotherapy

Professional Development and Practice II

Research Appreciation Process and Methodology

Year 3

Clinical Reasoning & Therapeutic Decision

Physiotherapy in Cardiopulmonary Conditions II

Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions I

Clinical Practice II 

Sports and Exercise Science

Clinical Practice III

Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions II

Sports Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy in Geriatrics

Physiotherapy in Women's Health  

Research Project 

Year 4

Clinical Orthopaedic Posting

Special Clinical Posting : Paediatrics, Geriatrics and Women's Health

Clinical Cardio-Pulmonary, Medicine and Surgery

Clinical Neurology Posting 

Major Elective