Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

Overview

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy includes study of comprehensive examination, treatment, advice and instructions to any persons preparatory to or for the purpose of or in connection with movement/functional dysfunction, bodily malfunction, physical disorder, disability, healing and pain from trauma & disease. The curriculum is prescriptive and is designed with an aim to standardize the content across the nation.
• Scope of practice Physiotherapists plan and administer physiotherapy/ rehabilitation treatments independently and also being a part of the multidisciplinary team. The minimum education requirement is often a baccalaureate degree or postgraduate degrees in Physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is an essential part of the health and community/welfare services delivery system.
• Physiotherapists practice independently of other health care/service providers and also within multidisciplinary rehabilitation/habilitation programmes to prevent, gain, maintain or restore optimal function and quality of life in individuals with loss and disorders of movement. Physiotherapists are guided by their own code of ethical principles.

Eligibility

• Minimum 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English.
• For Lateral Entry: Diploma in Physiotherapy with 3 months internship.

Minimum Education