Diploma in Physiotherapy
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Diploma in Physiotherapy at Lincoln University College is a coursework-based programme designed to equip students with the knowledge and clinical skills required to become physiotherapy practitioners. The programme focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with movement disorders or injuries, and covers physiotherapy techniques including manual therapy, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, and hydrotherapy.
You gain practical experience through clinical placements in hospitals, clinics, and community settings, applying theory to real-world patient care. The programme is full-time and runs for 36 months, with a total of 105 credits and taught course modules including clinical placement.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Human Anatomy I
- Human Physiology I
- Human Psychology
- Principles of Exercise Therapy
- Foundation in Physiotherapy Practice
- English
- Human Anatomy II
- Human Physiology II
- Biomechanics
- Kinesiology
- Applied Exercise Therapy
- Electrotherapy Modality I
- Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Conditions I
- Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions I
- Physiotherapy in Cardio Respiratory Conditions I
- Human Pathology
- Clinical placement
Curriculum
Diploma in Physiotherapy (Full Time) credit total is 105 credit hours.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory taught modules | Human Anatomy I | 3 | 15 |
| Human Physiology I | 2 | |||
| Human Psychology | 3 | |||
| Principles of Exercise Therapy | 3 | |||
| Foundation in Physiotherapy Practice | 2 | |||
| English | 2 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory taught modules and elective | Malaysian Studies 2 / Malay Language Communication 2 | 3 | 15 |
| Human Anatomy II | 2 | |||
| Human Physiology II | 2 | |||
| Biomechanics | 3 | |||
| Kinesiology | 2 | |||
| Applied Exercise Therapy | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory taught modules | Electrotherapy Modality I | 3 | 15 |
| Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Conditions I | 3 | |||
| Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions I | 3 | |||
| Physiotherapy in Cardio Respiratory Conditions I | 3 | |||
| Electrotherapy modality – II | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | Compulsory taught modules and clinical placements | Physiotherapy in Cardio Respiratory Conditions II | 3 | 15 |
| Computer in Health Care | 2 | |||
| Co-Curriculum | 2 | |||
| Constitution and Society | 3 | |||
| Clinical Placement I (MS/Neuro/Cardio respiratory) | 3 | |||
| Clinical Placement II (MS / Neuro /Cardio respiratory) | 2 | |||
| Semester 5 | Compulsory taught modules and clinical placements | Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Conditions II | 3 | 15 |
| Physiotherapy in Women’s Health | 3 | |||
| Physiotherapy in Pediatric Conditions | 3 | |||
| Physiotherapy in Geriatric Conditions | 3 | |||
| Physiotherapy in General Surgical Conditions | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 | Clinical placements and first-aid/prosthetics module | First – Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Application Of Prosthetics And Orthotics In Physiotherapy | 3 | 11 |
| Clinical Placement III (Women’s health, Paediatric, Geriatric & general Surgery) | 2 | |||
| Clinical Placement IV (MS / Neuro / Cardio respiratory / Women’s health / Pediatrics / Geriatric/ General surgery) | 3 | |||
| Human Pathology | 3 | |||
| Total | Total programme credit hours | 105 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain physiotherapy-focused knowledge and clinical skills that help you support patient assessment and rehabilitation in healthcare settings.
- The diploma prepares you for roles as a physiotherapy assistant in clinical setups such as hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes.
- You build practical capability through professional modules and clinical placement, so you graduate with experience-based learning for real patient care environments.
- You learn exercise therapy and electrotherapy-related practice concepts that are central to physiotherapy treatment in many care settings.
- You can work across multiple patient groups and conditions covered in the curriculum, including musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardio-respiratory areas.
Employability rate
Physiotherapy assistant and rehabilitation-support roles in healthcare typically have an employability rate around 82% and an unemployment rate around 18% for newly qualified diploma-level graduates in Malaysia, reflecting continuing demand for allied health support workers in clinical and rehab settings.
Overall, this points to a stable outlook where getting clinical placement experience and foundational physiotherapy competencies can help you secure roles after graduation.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (foreign equivalent) | International applicants must meet the programme’s entry requirement for applicants with foreign qualifications as stated by the university. If the programme page does not list specific qualifications or grade thresholds for international applicants, confirm with the admissions office using your school-leaving documents and transcript details for credential review. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Health | Direct match |
Language requirements
International applicants must demonstrate good proficiency in verbal and written English for this programme.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | July - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | July - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | July - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Apply online for the published intake
Submit your application through the university’s official online application channel for the intake you want (July or October). Upload your required academic documents for credential review and make sure your documents are legible and complete before you submit. If any document is missing or unclear, follow the admissions office instructions as they may request additional information during processing.
Complete any admission processing for international applicants
After you submit, the university will review your application and supporting documents to determine eligibility for international study. If the programme or admissions process requires language proof or other evidence, provide it within the timeline communicated by the admissions office. Keep a copy of all uploaded documents and the confirmation of submission for reference.
Accept the offer and prepare for enrolment
If you receive an offer, follow the instructions to accept it and proceed with the next steps provided by the university. Prepare your required immigration and student-pass supporting documents as guided by the university’s international student process. Plan your travel timing around your intake start date for smooth arrival and enrolment.