Institution
International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia
Contact Details
International Medical University (IMU),
Training Therapy
Chiropractic
Level of Training
Undergraduate
Qualification Awarded
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chiropractic
Duration of Training
4 years
Entry Requirements
- A-Levels: CCD (Science Stream)
- STPM: CGPA 2.75 (Science Stream)
- Australian Matriculation: 70% aggregate or TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR 75 (including 1 Science subject/Mathematics)
- NCEA Level 3: 70% aggregate (including 1 Science subject/Mathematics)
- Canadian Grade 12/13: 70% aggregate in 6 subjects (including 1 Science subject/Mathematics)
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): B6 in 5 subjects (including 1 Science subject/Mathematics
- Australian University foundation Programmes: 70% aggregate or TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR 75 or GPA 2.75 (including 1 Science subject/Mathematics)
- Indian Pre-University: 70% aggregate (including 1 Science subject/Mathematics)
- Ministry of Education Matriculation*: CGPA 2.75 (Ministry of Education Matriculation, Asasi Sains)
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 26 points (including 1 Science subject/Mathematics at Higher Level)
- American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP): CGPA 2.75 (2 subjects must be AP courses including 1 Science subject/Mathematics)
- Foundation in Science #: CGPA 2.75 or 55% or CCC (Foundation in Science/Foundation in Engineering/Foundation in Biosciences)
- Degree: BSC in related field with CGPA 2.00
- Diploma: diploma in Science, Diploma in Microbiology, Diploma in related Sciences field, Diploma in Traditional and Complementary Medicine with CGPA 2.75
*The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
*FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE:
- Foundation in Science qualifications from other higher education institutions will be considered on a case basis for admission into the local IMU programmes
- Students with IMU Foundation in Science can apply into IMU programmes with selected credit transfer options, upon meeting the entry requirement eligibility
* FOR ADMISSIONS INTO THE IMU FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE PROGRAMME, STUDENTS WILL NEED:
- Pass SPM/O-Levels with minimum 5 credits in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects and 2 other subjects
Note: Specific SPM/O-Levels requirement may be needed for admission into IMU programmes
Language Requirement:
- MUET: Band score of 3 (for Malaysian students): or
- IELTS: Overall band score of 5.5: or
- TOEFL iBT*: Overall score of 46; or
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)*: Overall score of 162; or
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)*: Overall score of 162; or
- Cambridge Linguaskill*: Overall score of 160; or
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)*: Overall score of 51; or
- Credit Transfer: IELTS Overall bands core of 7.0
*ONLY applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU
Enrollment Time
February and August
Learning Outcome
Students will be trained professionally through the curriculum via a combination of lectures, discussions, practical laboratory sessions, as well as self-directed and simulated clinical settings. From the beginning, students will be exposed to enhance their sense of touch and develop manual skills to detect and correct problems with the joints of the body, especially those of the spine (neck, back and pelvis).
As students’ progress through the curriculum, these hands-on activities increase, ultimately, students are involved in the supervised diagnosis and management of actual patients. In the final stages of training, students manage real patients throughout their care programme in a supervised Chiropractic centre.
Type of Attendance
Full Time
Credit Hour
Not available
Semester
8 full semesters
Theory/Practical
Both components (theory and practical/clinical) will be utilized throughout the course.
Learning Module
Semester 1
- Cell Biology
- General Chemistry
- Human Biology
- Statistics for Life Sciences
- Limb & Trunk Anatomy
- Introduction to Chiropractic Practice
- MPU 1 – TITAS
- MPU 1 – Hubungan Etnik
Semester 2
- Microbiology, Parasitology & Immunology for Chiropractic
- Pathology for Chiropractic
- Biochemistry
- Head & Visceral Anatomy
- Biomechanics for Chiropractic
- Chiropractic Practice 2
- MPU 2 – English for Health Sciences
Semester 3
- Clinical Nutrition for Chiropractic
- Physical Conditioning for Health, Fitness & Sports
- Musculoskeletal System
- Critical Thinking in Chiropractic Clinical Practice
- Chiropractic Practice 3
- Toxicology
- Exercise & Ageing
- MPU 3 – Work Life Balance
Semester 4
- Central Nervous System
- Radiography for Chiropractic
- Radiological Positioning in Clinical Practice
- Chiropractic Assessment & Diagnosis 1
- Chiropractic Practice 4
- Physical Examination
- Health Informatics
- MPU 4 – Community Service
Semester 5
- Genetics, Reproduction & Female Healthcare
- Clinical Health Management in Chiropractic Care
- Exercise & Physiology for Chiropractic
- Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Chiropractic Assessment & Diagnosis 2
- Chiropractic Practice 5
- Community Health
Semester 6
- Complementary Medicine
- Integrated Assessment & Diagnosis in Chiropractic Practice
- Research Methods
- Radiation Protection in Clinical Practice
- Chiropractic Practice 6
- Junior Clinic
- Psychology
Semester 7
- Ethics, Laws & Professional Regulation for Chiropractic
- Research Project (Methodology)
- Integrated Clinical Sciences 1
- Clinical Chiropractic 1
- Diagnosis & Management 1
- Chiropractic Clinical Practicum 1
- Clinical Conference 1
Semester 8
- Diagnostic Imaging 1
- Integrated Clinical Sciences 2
- Diagnosis & Management 2
- Chiropractic Clinical Practicum 2
- Practice & Business Management for Chiropractors
- Clinical Conference 2
- Research Project (Presentation)
Teaching Faculty
Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Source Of Accreditation
Council of Chiropractic Education of Australasia (CCEA)
Graduate Pathways
The curriculum allows graduates to further their studies towards postgraduate levels or serve in private sector as a practitioner. Graduates may require to undergo a period of residency of not less than one year with any hospital or institution in Malaysia which is approved by the T&CM Council, Malaysia.
Career Opportunities
This program would serve as a platform for its graduates to pursue their career pathway in multidisciplinary group setting with other types of health care providers, such as family medicine specialists and orthopaedic surgeons. Chiropractors also have procured positions in military clinics and hospitals, as well as in education and research.
Course Fees
RM250,800 – RM253,100
How To Apply
Candidates may apply online (refer links)
Glossary, Abbreviations and Links
- SPM (Malaysian Certificate of Education) is a national examination taken by all fifth form (17-year-olds) students in Malaysia
- STPM (Malaysian Higher School Certificate) is a pre-university examination taken by students in Malaysia
- CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) is the mean GPA (Grade Point Average) from all academic terms within a given academic year
- Online application – https://application.imu.edu.my/psc/ps/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/IMU_ONLINE_ADM_APPL_MENU.IMU_OAA_USR_RG_CMP.GBL?&
