UBSCHPHT-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

4 Years

240 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

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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.

Non EU Applicants:

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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