Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

STREAM

Science

DURATION

4 Years

Course Mode

Semester

Course Type

Bachelor

Eligibility

12th PCM

Bachelor of Physiotherapy-

A Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program takes four years to complete which trains students to become future physiotherapy professionals. Students learn theoretical concepts through their coursework as well as acquire practical skills leading to clinical internship experience. 

Course details
The curriculum includes education in Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, electrotherapy, exercise therapy, biochemistry, general medicine, pathology, psychology, pharmacology, and neurology 
Internship: A mandatory six-month internship in physiotherapy 
Students need to pass their 12th-grade exams with Physics, Chemistry along with Biology from recognized educational boards or universities. 
Exams: Internal exams and a university exam at the end of each academic year 
The requirement of attending at least 75% of classes applies to students seeking admission to university exams.

 
Career
After graduation BPT professionals dedicate their expertise to helping patients move better while handling their discomforts and improving their physical condition. BPT professionals can choose specific areas of expertise that include pediatric care and geriatric care and cardiopulmonary therapies and women's health and vestibular rehabilitation. 

Skills
Graduates from BPT programs acquire both technical proficiency and soft abilities such as teaching along with research and management competencies. Students learn how to evaluate physical disabilities with treatment methods for movement disorders during their studies. 

Specializations of BPT:

Orthopedic physical therapy focuses on treating the musculoskeletal framework through its healthcare of bones together with muscles and ligaments and tendons and joints and connective tissue. The primary disorders affecting musculoskeletal function include arthritis, bursitis, cancer, frozen shoulder, knee instability, joint pain, limited range of motion and lower back pain along with Lyme disease and several other conditions.
Neurological physiotherapy provides treatment for patients whose neural and neuromuscular systems create difficulties with movement and functioning of their bodies. The symptoms from these disorders often include diminished sensitivity together with loss of function and uncontrollable muscle spasms and tremors.
Pediatrics physiotherapists specialize in movement abnormality assessment and diagnosis while providing treatment to children suffering from movement abnormalities. The pediatric professionals at Childlife hospital work with patients who have orthopedic conditions along with congenital defects as well as neurological disorders and neuropsychiatric conditions in combination with respiratory problems and premature babies.
The geriatrics specialty of BPT dedicates itself to treating illnesses that affect older individuals. New-age modern therapies employed by trained physiotherapists enable them to manage osteoporosis and arthritis experienced by senior citizens.