Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) – USTM
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program is a four-and-a-half-year full-time course with a balanced focus on academic and clinical skills, designed to meet international standards. It provides an evidence-based curriculum that prepares students for professional physiotherapy practice.
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that considers human movement crucial to an individual's health and well-being. It involves treating diseases and disabilities using physical exercises, electrotherapeutic modalities, and manual therapy techniques, often as the first point of clinical contact. Physiotherapists play a vital role in rehabilitation, requiring thorough knowledge of human anatomy, bone, muscle, and nerve functions. They treat various muscular and joint problems, including spinal conditions, headaches, back pain, and sciatica.
Career prospects for physiotherapists are diverse, with opportunities for specialization in areas such as Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Sports Physical Therapy, Neurology, Cardiopulmonary Therapy, Hand Rehabilitation, Biomechanics, Manual Therapy, Gynecology, and Ergonomics. Physiotherapists work in government and corporate hospitals, specialized centers, primary healthcare facilities, educational institutions, research centers, sports teams, and community centers, among others.
Physiotherapy offers a challenging yet lucrative career, with roles in outpatient care, orthopedics, neurological rehabilitation, cardiac and pulmonary disorders, postoperative care, intensive care, pediatrics, women's health, care of the elderly, mental health, occupational health, terminal illness, and sports and fitness.
4.5 years
Admission Fee: Rs. 50,000
Tuition Fee per Semester: Rs. 65,000