DIPLOMA IN Physiotherapy
(N/726/4/0091)09/25(MQA/PA 12879)
SUMMARY
IJN College’s Diploma in Physiotherapy is a 3-year programme designed to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and hands-on skills to practice as a competent physiotherapist.
This programme integrates both theoretical learning and practical clinical experience to foster understanding of the physiotherapeutic principles and techniques, which aims to alleviate physical disabilities and restore body movement and functions.
The modules emphasize on the therapeutic exercises, electrotherapy, and manual therapy techniques in the physiotherapy field.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
The objectives of programme are:
- Knowledgeable and skills in the field of physiotherapy for good quality service in the health care industry
- Able to solve problems in the dynamic professional environment in health care practice.
- Display a positive attitude, ethics, sense of professionalism, ICT, management, entrepreneurship, teamwork, communication, social interaction and leadership skills as a competent physiotherapist
- Exhibit social responsibility and capability in information management to embrace life-long learning.
- Engage in entrepreneurship with good leadership skills
Entry Requirement
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Malaysia and English and 5 credits in the following subjects :
- Mathematics
- ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science)
- Any other THREE subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and/or English).
GCE/O-Level or equivalent
General Certificate of Education (GCE)/ O Level or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Malaysia or English and 5 Grade C in the following subjects :
- Mathematics
- ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science)
- Any other THREE subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and/or English).
Certificate (Level 3, Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) related to Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.75
Duration of Study
3 years (6 Semesters)
Mode of Study
Full time (Coursework)
Method of Teaching and Learning
- Lectures and Tutorial
- Physiotherapy Lab
- Clinical Training
- Gymnasium
- Physiotherapy Electrotherapy
Career Pathway
- Orthopedic Clinics
- Health and Wellness Clinics
- Extended Care Facilities
- Education and Research Centres
- Entrepreneur-service provider