Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities for physiotherapists are tremendous as it is a career where the demand exceeds supply in our country. There is a diverse range of employment opportunities in healthcare settings in Malaysia. Graduates from AIMST University are eligible to become a member of the Malaysian Physiotherapy Association. Physiotherapists work within a broad range of practical settings as listed below:
• Hospitals
• Private Practices
• Medical Centers
• Community Settings
• Rehabilitation Centers
• Sports Clinics
• Gyms
• Specialized Schools
Basic Structure
AIMST University Diploma in Physiotherapy consists of
9 Semesters including 3 short semester
Students are required to complete 1000 clinical hours within the 3 years of the program
Students are required to complete 100 credit hours and maintain a minimum of 2.0 CGPA in order to graduate
Year 1 Semester 1
1.
Essentials of Human Biology
MHAH 21110
2.
Basic Computer Applications
MHAH 21111
3.
English I
UNIV 21101
4.
Bahasa Kebangsaan A or Bahasa Kebangsaan B
MPW 1001 MPW 1002
5.
Introduction to Physics
MHAH 21118
6.
General Psychology I
MHAH 21117
7.
Pengajian Malaysia / Malaysian Studies
MPW 1003
Year 1 Semester 2
8.
Anatomy
MHPT 21120
9.
Applied Anatomy
MHPT 21121
10.
Physiology
MHPT 21122
11.
Sociological Perspectives
MHAH 21115
12.
Introduction to health care system I
MHPT 21123
13.
English II
UNIV 21102
Year 1 Semester 3
14.
Pengajian Islam (Islamic Studies) or Pendidikan Moral (Moral Studies)
MPW 1004 MPW 1005
15.
Pathology
MHPT 21124
16.
Kinesiology & Biomechanics
MHAH 22143
Year 2 Semester 1
17.
Medicine / Surgery I
MHPT 22126
18.
Musculoskeletal System I
MHPT 22127
19.
Introduction to Health Care System II
MHPT 22128
20.
Electrotherapy I
MHPT 22129
21.
Physical Therapy
MHPT 22130
22.
English III
UNIV 22103
Year 2 Semester 2
23.
Praktis Klinikal I
MHPT 22180
Year 2 Semester 3
24.
Medicine / Surgery II
MHPT 22131
25.
Musculoskeletal System II
MHPT 22132
26.
Electrotherapy II
MHPT 22133
27.
O & G
MHPT 22134
28.
Neurological conditions and Management I
MHPT 22135
Year 3 Semester 1
29.
Praktis Klinikal II
MHPT 22181
Year 3 Semester 2
30.
Medicine / Surgery III
MHPT 23137
31.
Musculoskeletal Systems III
MHPT 23138
32.
Pediatric Care and Management
MHPT 23139
33.
Geriatric Care and Management
MHPT 23140
34.
Neurological Conditions and Management II
MHPT 23141
35.
Occupational Health and Sports Injury
MHPT 23142
36.
Counseling skills
MHPT 22136
37.
Communication Skills
MHPT 21113
38.
General Psychology II
MHPT 23117
Year 3 Semester 3
39.
Praktis Klinikal III
MHPT 22182
Assessment
The program is assessed based on clinical examination and the theory component.
The theory component comprise of:
• 40% continous assessment - 30% course work and 10% test
• 60% final examination