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Master of Philosophy (Rehabilitation Technology)

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Program overview

Master of Philosophy (Rehabilitation Technology) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia aims to enrich students' knowledge and competent in research on advanced areas of Rehabilitation Technology.This includes Practice professionalism and high standards of ethical conducts within organization and society. Moreover, the course emphasizes the development of skills that enable students to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills.

Entry Requirement

  • Bachelor Degree in any field of Allied Health Sciences, related to Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sports Science, engineering field such as Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines with good honour from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or other institutions of higher education approved by the Senate.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Career

Postgraduate studies often lead to significant career advancement. Graduates are expected to find opportunities as:

  • Researchers at research and development institutes or universities in biomedical engineering
  • Consultants in the field of biomedical engineering
  • Managers and sales engineers for biomedical engineering products and equipment
  • Professionals designing and developing biomedical engineering products and equipment
  • Professionals developing software and systems for biomedical engineering in healthcare facilities
  • Academics at universities

Curriculum

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Programme Structure

The main components of the programme include:

Research Thesis:

  • Students must prepare a research proposal for approval by their assigned supervisor.

Progress Reports:

  • Each student is required to complete a progress report at the end of each semester.

Thesis Submission:

  • At the end of the programme, students must submit a thesis for examination and evaluation.

Oral Examination (Viva Voce):

  • Students are required to pass an oral examination as part of the evaluation process.

Area of Research

  • Therapy and Rehabilitation Technology
  • Motion Analysis
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Electrotherapy Modalities
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Exercise Prescription
  • Assistive Technology
  • Orthotics and Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation Ergonomics
  • Kinesiotherapy

Entry requirements

Master's: a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Project engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Maintenance engineer
  • Engineering consultant

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