BPT
or Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a four-year undergraduate professional
course that deals with the science of physical movement and channelising
it to prevent disability and diseases of movement. Physiotherapy or
physical therapy is an allied health profession that helps people
increase, maintain or restore their physical mobility, function, and
strength. This science makes use of electrotherapy, evidence-based
kinesiology, exercise prescription and shockwave mobility to treat
chronic conditions of the bones and soft tissues.
BPT Eligibility Criteria
Students who have completed their 10 +2 education with science as
their major subject are eligible to apply for Bachelor of Physiotherapy
course. The candidate should have pursued the Science stream with
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their main subjects. A Minimum
aggregate score of 50% or equivalent at 10+2 level is mandatory for
admission. Some universities in India conduct an entrance test for
admitting students for the BPT course. Some of these entrance
examinations are CET, JIPMER all India entrance test, Guru Govind
Indraprastha University Physiotherapy entrance exam, etc.
Required Skill-set for the Course
BPT course demands its aspirants to have the sound clinical knowledge
and the scientific rationale behind all the clinical modalities
performed for the clients. The clients need to be highly patient with
their clients and have high levels of empathy towards their ailment and
sufferings. They have to reassure their clients and explain every step
of their therapy before performing it on them. Other general required
skill sets are,
- Fluency in English
- Ability to speak in a persuasive tone
- Clarity of speech
- The scientific rationale behind procedures
- Ability to operate equipment wisely
- Empathy
- Confidence
- Convincing and persuasive
- Good presentation skills
BPT Course Curriculum
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a four-year course that includes six
months of internship in some leading hospitals or the clinical facility
integrated with the college. The four years course also includes
theoretical classes and clinical exposure in leading multispecialty
hospitals. The course curriculum includes the following subjects in the
tabulated form:
First Year:
Anatomy
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Physiology
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Biochemistry
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Basic Nursing
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English
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Biomechanics
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Psychology
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Sociology
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Orientation to physiotherapy
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Second Year:
Pathology
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Microbiology
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Pharmacology
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First Aid and CPR
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Constitution of India
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Exercise Therapy
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Electrotherapy
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Research Methodology and Biostatics
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hospital practice
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Introduction to treatment
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Clinical observation posting
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practical session
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Third Year:
General Medicine
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General Surgery
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Orthopedics and Traumatology
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Orthopedics and Sports Physiotherapy
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Supervised Rotatory clinical training
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Allied Therapies
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Fourth Year:
Neurology and neurosurgery
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Community medicine
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Neuro- Physiology
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Community-based Rehabilitation
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Supervised Rotatory clinical training
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Ethics, Administration and Supervision
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Evidence-based physiotherapy and practice
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Fifth Year:
The internship program for six months starts after the candidates
clear all these subjects in the final examinations. The internship is
best performed in a teaching hospital recognized by the university.