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Himachal Pradesh has many colleges and
universities that offer various professional courses. Physiotherapy is the
branch of science that provides treatment of various muscle and bone related
injuries or spasm. Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a 4 year undergraduate
programme and 6 month internship consists 8 semesters.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
BSc Occupational Therapy
BSc Physiotherapy
Diploma in Physiotherapy
Certificate in Physiotherapy
|
Full Form |
Bachelor
of Physiotherapy |
|
Duration |
4.5
year |
|
Course
Level |
Undergraduate |
|
Eligibility |
10+2
in science with 50% marks |
|
Course
Fees |
INR
60,000 to 1,20,000 |
|
Admission
Process |
Entrance
Exam or Direct admission on the base of merit |
|
Average
Salary |
INR
15,000 to INR 25,000 per month |
|
Career
Opportunities |
Clinical
settings, Sports Rehabilitation, Research, Academia, Entrepreneur. |
The eligibility for Bachelor of
Physiotherapy are as following-
The candidate must have 10+2 in science
with at least 50% marks.
The candidate has to go through entrance
exam for the admission in Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Some college take admission on the basis of
10+2 marks.
Skills required for the Bachelor of
Physiotherapy: The candidate must have skills like Physical Strength, Patience,
and Time Management. The candidate should be physically and mentally strong.
Some skills required for Physiotherapy Professionals are as following:
1. Patience
2. Teamwork
3. Critical Thinking
4. Interpersonal Skills
5. Time Management
6. Physical and Mental Strength
The Admission Process for BPT is as
following-
The candidates have to go through entrance
exams such as NEET, AIIMS, and CET.
The candidates who are qualified invited
for counselling where they can select their colleges and availability of seats.
The candidates have to submit their
educational certificates, Identity proof, and passport sized photographs during
the admission process.
Best colleges for Bachelor of Physiotherapy
are given in below table:
|
College Name |
Fees |
|
Baddi
University of Emerging Sciences and Technologies - [BUEST], Baddi |
INR
364,488 |
|
Maharishi
Markandeshwar - [MMU], Solan |
INR
367,597 |
|
Bahra
University - [BU], Solan |
INR
320,000 |
|
Abhilashi
University - [AU], Mandi |
INR
352,000 |
|
IEC
University Baddi - [ICEU], Solan |
INR
336,400 |
|
Semester 1 |
|
Anatomy |
|
Physiology |
|
Biochemistry |
|
English |
|
Basic
Nursing |
|
Semester 2 |
|
Biomechanics |
|
Psychology |
|
Sociology |
|
Orientation
to Physiotherapy |
|
Integrated
Seminars |
|
Semester 3 |
|
Pathology |
|
Microbiology |
|
Pharmacology |
|
First
Aid & CPR |
|
Constitution
of India |
|
Semester 4 |
|
Exercise
Therapy |
|
Electrotherapy |
|
Research
Methodology & Biostatistics |
|
Introduction
to Treatment |
|
Clinical
Observation Posting |
|
Semester 5 |
|
General
Medicine |
|
General
Surgery |
|
Orthopedics
and Traumatology |
|
Semester 6 |
|
Orthopedics
and Sports Physiotherapy |
|
Supervised
Rotatory Clinical Training |
|
Allied
Therapies |
|
Semester 7 |
|
Neurology
and neurosurgery |
|
Community
medicine |
|
Neuro-Physiology |
|
Community-based
Rehabilitation |
|
Semester 8 |
|
Supervised
Rotatory clinical training |
|
Ethics,
Administration, and Supervision |
|
Evidence-based
physiotherapy and practice |
Physiotherapy graduates have a lot of
opportunities in government and private sectors. Some of Job profiles are given
below in table-
|
Job Profiles |
Details |
Average
Salary |
|
Physiotherapist |
They
give care to patients in clinic setup. |
INR
3.2 LPA |
|
Researchers |
Co-ordinate
with other members of the team to test parameters and accomplish research
goals |
INR
7.6 LPA |
|
Lecturers |
They
teach students at graduate and postgraduate level in college of
Physiotherapy. |
INR
6.2 LPA |
|
Home
Care Physiotherapists |
They
give care to patient at their home. |
INR
2.9 LPA |
|
Sports
Physio Rehabilitator |
They
take care of injuries of sportsperson. |
INR 5
LPA |
|
Medical
Coding Analysts |
They
work with the insurance agent in billing client care. |
INR
4.4 LPA |
|
Help Age India |
Apollo
Hospitals |
|
Fortis
Hospital |
Hosmat
Hospital |
|
Talwalkers
Pantaloon Fitness Pvt Ltd |
NeoGen
Care |
|
Ques. What is Physiotherapy? |
|
Ans.
It is medical system that involves examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and recommendations
to assist people to keep or regain their physical mobility, function, and
strength. |
|
Ques. What is the duration of BPT? |
|
Ans.
The duration of Bachelor of Physiotherapy is 4.5 years. |
|
Ques. What is the requirement for
admission in BPT? |
|
Ans.
The candidate who wants to pursue career as Physiotherapy graduates should
have 10+2 in science with at least 50% marks. |
|
Ques. What do Physiotherapists do? |
|
Ans.
They treat chronic disorders of the bones and soft tissues, this discipline employs
a variety of techniques, including electrotherapy, exercise prescription, and
shockwave mobility. |
|
Ques. What is the BPT course? |
|
Ans.
They can work as independent physiotherapists, teachers, or physiotherapists
at health and fitness clinics. |
|
Ques. Is BPT easy or hard? |
