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Diploma in Physiotherapy
About
The Physiotherapy program at UOW Malaysia’s Glenmarie, Selangor campus offers comprehensive learning with a strong focus on practical experience and clinical placements at accredited hospitals. Students will complete clinical placements that exceed the 1000-hour requirement set by the World Confederation of Physiotherapy. The program ensures students learn to treat patients holistically while minimizing risks, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to legal and ethical standards.
Graduates of the Diploma in Physiotherapy will be able to:
- Deliver patient-centered healthcare.
- Assess patients critically to develop effective treatment plans and carry out appropriate therapy, including follow-up evaluations.
- Collaborate with patients, caregivers, peers, and healthcare teams in planning, delegating, implementing, and evaluating care.
- Maximize patient outcomes through effective communication.
- Take responsibility for their professional development and engage in continuous education.
Key facts
| Qualification | Diploma |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | July, October |
| Tuition (Local students) | S$ 14,736 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | S$ 17,373 |
Subjects
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Physiotherapy
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | S$ 14,736 | S$ 17,373 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | S$ 14,736 | S$ 17,373 |
| Estimated cost per year | S$ 4,912 | S$ 5,791 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
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EMGS fee
This is the international student visa fee. |
S$ 709 |
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Performance Assurance Fee
(refundable)
The payment is to be made in the first semester and is refundable with the condition that the entire program is completed at UOW Malaysia. The Performance Assurance Fee will be forfeited if the student fails to complete the entire program. |
S$ 905 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any one of the following:
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SPM / GCE O-Levels: Minimum 5 Credits, including Mathematics / Additional Mathematics. Either One (1) Science subject (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General Science / Applied Science) and credit in Three (3) other subjects and Pass in English & Bahasa Malaysia
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UEC: Minimum 5 Credits, including Mathematics and One (1) Science subject and a Pass in English
English Requirements:
- Local Students: Pass in English at SPM level or equivalent
- International Students:
- IELTS: Band 5.0
- TOEFL: Minimum score of 40 (IBT) or 7.5 (Essentials-Online)
- Cambridge English CAE & CPE (from 2015): Minimum 154
- PTE Academic: Minimum 47
Curriculum
YEAR 1
- Functional Anatomy of Upper Extremity
- Functional Anatomy of Lower Extremity
- Introduction to Health Care I
- Physiotherapeutic Skills I
- Behavioural Science for Healthcare Professionals
- Writing and Referencing
- Functional Anatomy of Spine
- Kinesiology
- Musculoskeletal I
- Electrotherapy I
- Physiotherapeutic Skills II
- Introduction to Health Care II
- Occupational Safety and Health for Healthcare Professionals
YEAR 2
- Pulmonary Physiotherapy
- Musculoskeletal II
- Electrotherapy II
- Neurology I
- Cardiovascular Physiotherapy
- Neurology II
- Physiotherapeutic Skills III
- Clinical Placement I
YEAR 3
- Neurology III
- Paediatrics
- Clinical Placement II
- Geriatrics
- Physiotherapy Practice in Sports Injuries and Fitness
- Clinical Placement III
- Research for Healthcare Professionals
- Women’s Health
MPU Subjects
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students)
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students)
- Personal Development Skills
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Teamwork and Community
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
*Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students who:
- Do not have a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
- Did not take SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs).