Diploma in Physiotherapy

Overview

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.

Entry Requirements

5 credits in SPM inclusive of BM, English, Mathematics, one science subject (Biology/Physic/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science) and one other subject. O-level – 5Cs inclusive of English, Mathematics & one science subject (Biology/Physic/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science) and 2 other subjects UEC – 3Bs inclusive of Mathematics, English & one science subject (Biology/Physic/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science)