Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Physical therapy or physiotherapy is a branch of rehabilitative medicine aimed at helping patients maintain, recover or improve their physical abilities. Physical therapists or physiotherapists work with patients whose movements may be undermined by aging, disease, environmental factors, or sporting hazards. Physical therapy also means the treatment of any pain, disease, or injury by physical means. The profession concerned with promotion of health, with prevention of physical disabilities, with evaluation and rehabilitation of persons disabled by pain, disease, or injury, and with treatment by physical therapeutic measures as opposed to medical, surgical, or radiologic measures.

A physical therapist seeks to identify and maximize quality of life and movement potential through prevention, intervention (treatment), promotion, habilitation, and rehabilitation. Habilitation means making somebody fit or capable of doing something. Rehabilitation means making somebody fit or capable of doing something they can no longer do properly or at all, but used to be able to – i.e. restoring ability or abilities. Promotion means the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health. Physical therapy is not alternative therapy. It is a clinical health science. Physical therapists study medical science subjects, including anatomy, neuroscience and physiology in order to acquire the health education needed for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., of patients with physical problems. A qualified physical therapist is an expert in the examination and treatment of people with cardiothoracic, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular diseases; focusing on conditions and problems that undermine patients’ abilities to move and function effectively. This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional, and social well being. Physical therapy involves the interaction between physical therapist, patients/clients, other health professionals, families, care givers, and communities in a process where movement potential is assessed and diagnosed, goals are agreed upon, using knowledge and skills unique to physical therapists.

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1. **Application Form:**

Students must fill out an application form available at the Admission Office or apply online via the official Lincoln University College website.

2. **Documents Submission:**

Submit the completed application form along with required documents such as:

* Certified true copies of academic transcripts and certificates

* Photocopy of IC or passport

* Passport-sized color photographs

* Proof of English proficiency

* Health and medical certificate

* Statement of purpose

* Letters of recommendation (depending on the program)

3. **Application Fee Payment:**

A crossed cheque, money order, or bank draft for the first payment is to be submitted with the application or after receiving the offer.

4. **Offer Letter:**

After review, the university sends an offer letter for admission that the student should keep.

5. **Tuition Fee Payment:**

Pay the first-year fees after visa approval but before arrival in Malaysia. (Full first-year fee payment is required for international students.)

6. **Student Visa:**

Apply for a student visa for Malaysia after payment.

7. **Arrival:**

Once the visa is obtained, students can arrange their travel to Malaysia.

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Typically there is a high demand for Physiotherapy professionals as Allied healthcare professionals in Malaysia is developing and lot of health care opportunities has been created. Some common areas of employment include:

Multi-specialty hospitals

Private hospitals

Poly clinics

Private clinics

Rehabilitation centre

Sports clubs

Fitness centre

Gymnasium

Special care centre

Private practice

Home visits