Bachelor Of Physiotherapy (Hons) (ODL)

Overview

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) at MAHSA University is a 4-year undergraduate degree programme that prepares students for a career in healthcare. Physiotherapy helps improve movement and functional ability, maximizing the quality of life through promotion, prevention and treatment in the rehabilitation of patients with neurological, cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal disorders.Students will immerse themselves in the study of applied and functional anatomy; physiology; pathology; physiotherapy rehabilitation science; research methodology, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based clinical practice. They will acquire skills in manual therapy, therapeutic exercise prescription and electrotherapy, all of which are the essential components of physiotherapy management. During the course of this programme, students are required to complete a minimum of 1200 hours of clinical practice.The teaching methods include lecture and tutorial sessions on the e-learning platform. Self–instructional materials will be uploaded to the online forum prior to lecture or tutorial sessions. Integrative teaching approaches through discussion and seminars will be held through this online platform. Lecturers will facilitate learning through the use of case scenarios. Practical sessions will be conducted through face-to-face teaching where hands–on skills can be demonstrated. For diploma graduates, credit transfer is allowed with the mapping of the modules and a maximum of 30% of the graduating credits.Upon completion of this programme, students will be qualified torehabilitate patients with reduced mobility due to muscular, neurological, cardiovascular, or respiratory disordersassess physical dysfunction, movement disorders and painformulate appropriate treatment plans according to the patients’ problemsreduce pain and discomfort, which helps to improve patients’ functional capacity and general well-beingprescribe exercises and aidspromote health and wellness through preventive strategiesmaintain records of patients’ progressThis Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) programme at MAHSA University is the first programme in Malaysia with an innovative teaching and learning approach through the Open and Distance Learning delivery mode. Emphasis is given to graduates’ readiness to meet employers’ demands and expectations.AIMSThe programme aims to develop critical thinking physiotherapists who possess the scientific knowledge, skills and appropriate professional attitudes and leadership quality for professional and societal advancement within the national vision.OBJECTIVESThe physiotherapy graduates will be able to integrate knowledge and skills competently, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for making effective clinical decisions, and demonstrate professionalism and good communication skills.WHY STUDY AT MAHSA UNIVERSITYSpacious and state-of-the-art Gait Lab, Lecture Theatres, Electrotherapy Rooms & GymnasiumsCommunity Physiotherapy Clinic in MAHSA Avenue for extensive Practical ExposureTraining with real patients provided in wide range of Government and Private HospitalsTeaching by highly qualified and competent lecturers from local and overseas

Entry Requirements

Pass Matriculation/Pre-University/STPM programme or equivalent qualification with minimum GPA 2.33 in TWO of the following subjects: BiologyPhysics/MathematicsChemistry