Founded in 1964, the Singapore
Our 18th general meeting took place in Singapore in 2015.
The Singapore
1982
2021
447
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Data disclaimerData correct as at 30 June 2021
2,129
3.78
70%
In this country/territory
52%
In this region
62%
Globally
447
68%
In this MO
50%
In MOs in this region
59%
In MOs globally
Bachelors degree
4
2
https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/undergraduate-programmes/physiotherapy
* = Continuing Professional Development
Physiotherapists working in Singapore must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council. http://www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/ahpc/apply-to-be-a-registered-allied-health-professional
Ministry of Health or another government department
The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
All programmes
Act as first contact/autonomous practitioners
Assess patients/clients
Make a diagnosis
Offer preventative advice/services
Refer to other specialists/services
Treat (interventions, advice and evaluation of outcome)
Provide telehealth services
*Direct access means a person can refer themselves to a physiotherapist without referral from another health professional
In part
Patients/clients who self-refer will be full-fee paying without subsidy.
Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
Electrophysical agents
Paediatrics
Womens health
Neurology
A global profile of the profession is also available.
185 (100-1000)
0.3 (<1)
48% (40-60%)
54% (40-60%)
Diploma
1.35 (1-5)
No
Not defined
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
22,270 (>10000)
14.46 (10-15)
58% (40-60%)
65% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
10.2 (10-15)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, More than one
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
48 (<100)
3.12 (1-5)
60% (60-80%)
60% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
3.19 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
910 (100-1000)
0.12 (<1)
47% (40-60%)
44% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
0.5 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The World Physiotherapy member organisation specific standard
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
34 (<100)
0.49 (<1)
41% (40-60%)
51% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
Public only
Yes
No
Yes
139 (100-1000)
0.18 (<1)
40% (20-40%)
44% (40-60%)
Diploma
0.62 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
74 (<100)
1.02 (1-5)
69% (60-80%)
67% (60-80%)
Diploma
5.66 (5-10)
No
A partnership between a regulation/licensing/registration body and your organisation (Partnership)
Yes, The World Physiotherapy standard
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Private only
No
Yes
Yes
970 (100-1000)
5.26 (5-10)
57% (40-60%)
58% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
3.36 (1-5)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
No
Yes
No
Yes
48,397 (>10000)
0.59 (<1)
65% (60-80%)
63% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
1.05 (1-5)
Yes
Not defined
Yes, The World Physiotherapy member organisation specific standard
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
No
No
Yes
5,510 (1000-10000)
0.58 (<1)
63% (60-80%)
68% (60-80%)
Diploma
1.33 (1-5)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, Some programmes (Some)
Private only
Yes
No
Yes
2,045 (1000-10000)
107,927 (>10000)
13 (10-15)
36% (20-40%)
36% (20-40%)
Diploma
11.03 (10-15)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
No
Yes
No
No
20,662 (>10000)
7.5 (5-10)
60% (40-60%)
60% (40-60%)
Diploma
8.23 (5-10)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
No
No
No
No
573 (100-1000)
3.99 (1-5)
62% (60-80%)
76% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
1.21 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, More than one
No
No
No
No
Yes
147 (100-1000)
3.23 (1-5)
58% (40-60%)
57% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
Private only
Yes
No
Yes
1,481 (1000-10000)
0.88 (<1)
71% (60-80%)
70% (60-80%)
Diploma
4.6 (1-5)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
No
Yes
No
No
216 (100-1000)
0.68 (<1)
83% (>80%)
83% (>80%)
Bachelors degree
3.15 (1-5)
Yes
A partnership between a regulation/licensing/registration body and your organisation (Partnership)
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Private only
No
Yes
No
210 (100-1000)
0.15 (<1)
74% (60-80%)
77% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
0.28 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
No
Yes
No
Yes
503 (100-1000)
0.73 (<1)
42% (40-60%)
31% (20-40%)
Bachelors degree
0.36 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
4,094 (1000-10000)
11.92 (10-15)
77% (60-80%)
76% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
3.07 (1-5)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
1,305 (1000-10000)
145 (100-1000)
0.17 (<1)
58% (40-60%)
58% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
0.58 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5,476 (1000-10000)
1.29 (1-5)
65% (60-80%)
64% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
4.41 (1-5)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
210 (100-1000)
1.63 (1-5)
47% (40-60%)
25% (20-40%)
Bachelors degree
3.12 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Private only
No
No
Yes
447 (100-1000)
3.78 (1-5)
69% (60-80%)
71% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
1.77 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
360 (100-1000)
0.28 (<1)
53% (40-60%)
39% (20-40%)
Bachelors degree
0.92 (<1)
No
Not defined
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
1,197 (1000-10000)
3.16 (1-5)
61% (60-80%)
59% (40-60%)
Diploma
3.15 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
No
Yes
No
Yes
1,670 (1000-10000)
2.16 (1-5)
75% (60-80%)
80% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
1.15 (1-5)
Yes
Physical Therapy Council (Other)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
322 (100-1000)
3.15 (1-5)
69% (60-80%)
63% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
1.56 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
No
Private only
Yes
No
Yes
442 (100-1000)
0.26 (<1)
70% (60-80%)
70% (60-80%)
Diploma
0.84 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
No
Private only
No
No
No
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