Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) is a 4.5-year undergraduate program (including a 6-month internship) that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement disorders and physical disabilities. It trains students in manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and electrotherapy to help patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and neurological conditions.

Duration

• 4 years (academic study) + 6 months internship

Eligibility

• 10+2 (Science stream) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB)

• Minimum required percentage (varies by university)

• Some universities conduct entrance exams for admission

Key Subjects

• Human Anatomy and Physiology

• Biomechanics and Kinesiology

• Electrotherapy & Exercise Therapy

• Neurological & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

• Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy

• Rehabilitation and Disability Studies

• Community-Based Rehabilitation

• Physiotherapy in Sports & Geriatrics

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in various healthcare settings, including:

1. Hospitals & Rehabilitation Centers – Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Specialist

2. Sports & Fitness Centers – Sports Physiotherapist, Fitness Trainer

3. Orthopedic Clinics – Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

4. Neurological & Cardiac Rehabilitation Centers – Neuro/Cardio Physiotherapist

5. Academia & Research – Lecturer, Research Assistant

6. Corporate & Home Care Services – Occupational Health Expert, Home-based Physiotherapy

Future Scope

• Higher studies: Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), Ph.D. in Physiotherapy, MBA in Healthcare

• Specializations in Neurology, Sports, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

• High demand in hospitals, sports medicine, and wellness centers worldwide