Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Overview

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) is a 4-year (for fresh graduate) and 3-year (for post-diploma) undergraduate degree programme.

The objective of this programme is to provide higher degree to graduates with necessary theoretical and clinical knowledge and encompasses the research and development of new methods of physical rehabilitation. It is designed to prepare graduates to function as a competent physiotherapy practitioner with clinical reasoning skills and ethics in the treatment of patients.

This programme involves the study of sciences behind practices such as anatomy, physiology, exercise and movement, as well as medical courses more specific to the field.

Method of delivery of this programme includes lectures and tutorials, problem-based learning sessions, practical skills sessions and clinical attachments at government and private hospitals. Lectures are conducted face-to-face as well as via online delivery mode.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO 1
  Knowledgeable and competent in physiotherapy skills when providing client healthcare services.
• PEO 2
  Demonstrate social responsibilities ethically and professionally.
• PEO 3
  Effective in communication and demonstrate teamwork with good leadership skills.
• PEO 4
  Capable to analyse and solve clinical problems through critical thinking, innovative ideas and engage with lifelong learning.
• PEO 5
  Apply technopreneurship skills in physiotherapy management, business practices and technopreneurial competencies.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

• PLO 1: Knowledge & Understanding
  Integrate scientific knowledge necessary and significant for the management operation related to physiotherapeutic field.
• PLO 2: Practical Skills
  Perform effective physiotherapeutic skills, interpret assessment finding and evaluate the outcome.
• PLO 3: Social Skills and Responsibilities
  Demonstrate sensitivities and responsibilities towards the community, culture, religion and environment.
• PLO 4: Ethics, Professionalism and Humanities
  Commit professionally, ethically in line with physiotherapy code of conduct.
• PLO 5: Communication, Leadership and Team Skills
  Demonstrate effective teamwork, communication and leadership skills.
• PLO 6: Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
  Recommend creative, innovative and effective solution to clinical practices in physiotherapy based on scientific research findings.
• PLO 7: Lifelong Learning and Information Management Skills
  Engage in lifelong learning and physiotherapy professional development.
• PLO 8: Entrepreneurship and Managerial Skills
  Enhance entrepreneurship skills in physiotherapy management, business practices and technopreneurial competencies.