Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Course Description

BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) is an undergraduate healthcare degree focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical disabilities, injuries, pain and movement-related disorders.

1. Course Overview

Particulars

Details

Course Name

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Course Abbreviation

BPT

Course Level

Undergraduate

Duration

Generally 4 years + 6 months internship (varies by university)

Eligibility

10+2 (Science stream)

Required Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Admission

Merit-based or entrance examination, depending on institution

Study Mode

Regular / Full-time

Internship

Compulsory clinical training as prescribed by university

2. Eligibility Criteria

  • Must have passed Class 12th from a recognised board.

  • Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) are generally required.

  • English is generally required.

  • Minimum marks are determined by the university or institution.

  • Minimum age requirements may apply.

3. Subjects Covered in BPT

First Year

  • Human Anatomy

  • Human Physiology

  • Biochemistry

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

  • Fundamentals of Physiotherapy

Second Year

  • Pathology

  • Microbiology

  • Pharmacology

  • Exercise Therapy

  • Electrotherapy

  • Biomechanics

Third Year

  • Orthopaedics

  • General Medicine

  • General Surgery

  • Clinical Physiotherapy

  • Rehabilitation

Fourth Year

  • Neurology

  • Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

  • Community-Based Rehabilitation

  • Sports Physiotherapy

  • Advanced Physiotherapy Practice

The exact syllabus and year-wise distribution vary by university.

4. Career Opportunities After BPT

After completing BPT, students can work as:

  1. Physiotherapist

  2. Clinical Physiotherapist

  3. Sports Physiotherapist

  4. Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

  5. Neurological Physiotherapist

  6. Rehabilitation Specialist

  7. Paediatric Physiotherapist

  8. Home Healthcare Physiotherapist

5. Employment Opportunities

  • Government and private hospitals

  • Physiotherapy and rehabilitation centres

  • Sports academies

  • Fitness and wellness centres

  • Nursing homes

  • NGOs and community healthcare centres

  • Home healthcare services

  • Private physiotherapy clinics (subject to applicable registration requirements)

6. Higher Education After BPT

  • MPT – Master of Physiotherapy

  • PhD in Physiotherapy

  • Specialisation in Sports Physiotherapy

  • Neurological Physiotherapy

  • Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

  • Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy

  • Paediatric Physiotherapy

7. Skills Developed During the Course

  • Patient assessment and evaluation

  • Exercise prescription

  • Rehabilitation techniques

  • Manual therapy

  • Electrotherapy

  • Patient care and communication

  • Clinical decision-making

8. Admission Enquiry Details

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Course Syllabus

BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) is an undergraduate healthcare degree focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical disabilities, injuries, pain and movement-related disorders.


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