Programme Structure: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) 

Year 1

  • Anatomy and Physiology I 
  • Anatomy and Physiology II 
  • Community Project 
  • Electrotherapy I 
  • Electrotherapy II 
  • English for Health Sciences 
  • Introduction to Psychology and Sociology 
  • Kinesiology
  • MPU1* 
  • MPU1** 
  • National Language/Other Languages 
  • Professional Development and Practice I
  • Regional Anatomy of Musculoskeletal System 
  • Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies 

Year 2

  • Biomechanics 
  • Clinical Practice I
  • Exercise Physiology and Exercise Prescription 
  • General Pathology 
  • Pharmacology for Physiotherapy 
  • Physiotherapy in Cardiopulmonary Conditions I
  • Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Conditions I 
  • Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Conditions II
    • Physiotherapy Skills I  
    • Physiotherapy Skills II 
    • Professional Development and Practice II
    • Research Appreciation, Process and Methodology

Year 3

  • Clinical Practice II
  • Clinical Practice III
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics 
  • Physiotherapy in Cardiopulmonary Conditions I
  • Physiotherapy in Geriatrics 
  • Physiotherapy in Neurological Condition I 
  • Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions II
  • Physiotherapy in Women’s and Men's Health 
  • Sport and Exercise Science
  • Sports Rehabilitation
  • Research Project 

Year 4

  • Clinical Cardio-Pulmonary, Medicine and Surgery
  • Clinical Neurology Posting 
  • Clinical Orthopedics Posting 
  • Elective Posting 
  • Special Clinical Posting 

MPU1* - Choose 1 course(s)

  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students 
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students 

MPU1** - Choose 1 course(s)

  • Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 

National Languages/Other Languages - Choose 1 course(s)

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit 
  • Communicative Tamil for Health Sciences 
  • Introduction to Chinese Language I 
Please note that this is an indicative list of courses for general reference only. The programme structure and course sequence plan may be subject to change without notice. It is therefore important to check with UTAR staff on the current programme structure at the time of enrollment. For existing UTAR students, kindly refer to UTAR portal.