Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy

Course Title

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy

MQF Level

6

Duration and Credits

4 Years

240 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

An Advanced Level pass at Grade C or better in Biology and a pass at Intermediate Level in Physics.

The number of students shall be limited to 20 students.

During the first year of the Course, students are also required to undergo an occupational health assessment so as to ascertain that they are fit for the duties related to their proposed studies. Students who do not fulfil this requirement may be barred from progressing with their studies. Failure to disclose information about a physical or mental health problem that could affect patient safety is considered to be a serious breach of the University Suitability to Practise Regulations.

Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.

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Physiotherapy is an evidence-based autonomous profession that enables you to develop, maintain and restore people's maximum movement and functional ability. Physiotherapy helps people of any age, when movement and function are threatened by ageing, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors. As a physiotherapist, you will be an expert of human movement and help people improve and sustain wellbeing within the various health spheres. The Degree provides you with a broad education in the study and treatment of movement disorders and related pathologies. It gives you the opportunity to develop personally, intellectually and professionally. During the programme you will learn about the academic and practical practice of the role while also being under supervised clinical practice and research. As a graduate, you will be a competent professional who will meet the standards for registration with the Council for the Professions Complimentary to Medicine in Malta.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PHT1066 Kinesiology 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT1067 Living Anatomy for Physiotherapists 3 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT1069 Manual Therapy 1 3 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT1074 Electrophysical and Thermal Agents 8 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT1075 The Integumentary System and Massage in Physiotherapy 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
ANA1503 Regional Anatomy: Thorax 2 ECTS   (NC)  
ANA1505 Regional Anatomy: Upper Limb 4 ECTS   (NC)  
ANA1507 Regional Anatomy: Abdomen and Pelvis 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHB1101 Body Fluids, Cells, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY1403 Psychology for Health Carers 2 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
ANA1506 Regional Anatomy: Lower Limb 4 ECTS   (NC)  
ANA1508 Regional Anatomy: Neuroanatomy (including Dissection) 4 ECTS   (NC)  
ANA2509 Regional Anatomy: Head, Neck and Vertebral Column 4 ECTS   (NC)  
DBS1001 Disability Issues for Health Professionals 2 ECTS    
PHB2015 Neurophysiology 2 ECTS    
PHT1065 Effective Communication for Physiotherapists 2 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT2014 Nutrition for Physiotherapists 2 ECTS    

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year II: 60 ECTS credits

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
HSC1002 Disease Prevention and Control 4 ECTS    
IHC2012 Ethics for Health Professions and Ethical Dilemmas 4 ECTS    
PHT1064 Introduction to Pre-Clinical Skills 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT2001 Clinical Sciences 2 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT2010 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT2015 Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CPH2402 Pharmacology for Allied Health Care Professionals 4 ECTS    
PAT2121 Pathology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHB2101 Gastrointestinal and the Endocrine System 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT1013 Rehabilitation in Surgical Intervention 2 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT3015 Oncology and Palliative Care 2 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT3033 Introduction to Neurological Rehabilitation 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
HSC2000 Digital Health for All: Implementing the Digital Transformation of Health 4 ECTS   (NC)  
IHC2013 Health Promotion and Health Education 4 ECTS    
PHB1102 Renal Physiology and Haematology 4 ECTS    
PHT2002 Physiotherapy for Pelvic Health 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year III: 60 ECTS credits

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PHT2101 Professional Practice and Management 4 ECTS    
PHT3027 TCM Techniques in Modern Physiotherapy 4 ECTS    
PHT3028 Manual Therapy 2 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT3031 Neurological Rehabilitation 6 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT3103 Physiotherapy for Older Adults 6 ECTS   (NC)  
RAD3035 Introduction to Diagnostic Ultrasound for Physiotherapists 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
HSC3002 Research Methods in the Health Sciences 2 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT3010 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT3106 Physiotherapy in Paediatrics 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT3107 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy 1 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT4012 Physiotherapy in Mental Health 2 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT4013 Pain Management 2 ECTS   (NC)  
SOR0210 Data Treatment and Probability 2 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PHT3016 Rehabilitation of the Amputee 2 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT3018 Development of Critical and Reflective Practice 2 ECTS    
PHT3108 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy 2 4 ECTS   (NC)  
SOR0220 Elementary Statistical Theory 2 ECTS    

 
Requirement for progression to Year IV: 60 ECTS credits

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PHT4018 Evidence-based Physiotherapy 10 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT4200 Dissertation 10 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PHT4115 Clinical Block 1 10 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT4116 Clinical Block 2 10 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PHT4202 Clinical Block 3 10 ECTS   (NC)  
PHT4203 Clinical Block 4 10 ECTS   (NC)  

 

Requirement for successful completion of Year IV: 60 ECTS creditsRequirement for award of B.Sc. (Hons) in Physiotherapy: 240 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by The General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) - B.Sc. (Hons) - under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

During the course, you will:

  • acquire a systematic and evaluative approach to study physiotherapy, whereby knowledge is acquired through the synthesis and application of various areas in particular movement studies, the behavioural sciences and the biomedical disciplines.
  • understand the nature and development of human movement disorders which enables you to identify, assess, describe, evaluate, diagnose and manage effectively individuals with such disorders.
  • integrate theoretical knowledge and skills.
  • observe and practise under supervision in various settings where a physiotherapy service is delivered.
  • develop self-evaluative procedures which would enable you to become an accountable and autonomous professional.
  • orient yourself to a research-based approach in order to be involved in the advancement of knowledge in physiotherapy as a practising clinician.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 10,800

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On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Council for the Professions Complementary to Medicine both locally and in Europe. Once registered as a physiotherapist, you can look forward to state employment within the Department of Health, Care of the Elderly, and the Department of Education, as well as employment in the private sector both on an individual basis and/or in private hospitals. You may also be employed in the field of hotels, leisure and in industries. Other career opportunities are also available in academia, where access to Masters/ or Doctoral programmes are available both locally and overseas. These opportunities would facilitate you with an introduction into teaching posts, or areas of specialisation. Primary health care is an area where this profession has proven to be a major role.

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