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BPT stands for Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Goa, known for its
beaches and vibrant culture, offers several institutions where you can pursue a
BPT degree. These courses provide training to students in Physiotherapy which
focuses on rehabilitative and therapeutic techniques to improve patient
mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall physical well-being. This initiative
supports the state's goal of enhancing healthcare delivery. Graduate of these
programmes meet the challenges of modern physiotherapy practice. Physiotherapy
career filled with potential. . Physiotherapy
graduate course is a 4 year undergraduate programme and 6 month internship in
the field of rehabilitative medicine. It has a lot of job profiles such as
Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy researchers, Home Care Physiotherapists, Sports
Physio Rehabilitators, Therapy Managers, etc. The candidate who wants to pursue
career in Bachelor of Physiotherapy should have 10+
Stream |
Medicine |
|
Level |
Undergraduate |
|
Full Form |
Bachelor of
Physiotherapy |
|
Course Duration |
4.5 years |
|
Admission Process |
Entrance Exam or
Direct Admission |
|
Eligibility |
50% in 10+2 with
science as mainstream |
|
Course Fees |
INR 1,00,000 to INR 5,00,000 |
|
Areas of recruitment |
Health Institutions,
Sports teams, Hospitals, Educational Institutions |
|
Job Profiles |
Sports Physio
Rehabilitator, Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Consultant |
|
Average salary |
INR 3,00,000 per
annum |
The essential qualifications required for BPT are as
following-
1. The
candidate should have 10+2 in science with minimum 50% marks.
2. The
candidates have to go through entrance exam, personal interview and group
discussions for the admission in BPT.
3. The
candidate should have Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in class 12.
The candidate has to go through entrance exams for the
admission in BPT course. Some colleges conduct their own entrance exam and some
colleges accept state level and national level exams. After qualifying entrance
exam the student has to go through personal interviews and group discussions.
Some colleges choose students on the basis of their performance in 10+2 class.
The syllabus contains 8 semesters over 4 year time period-
Theory:-
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Human Anatomy-1 |
Human Anatomy-2 |
Human Physiology -1 |
Human Physiology - 2 |
Biochemistry |
Basic Principles Of
Biomechanics |
Sociology &
Psychology |
Open Elective |
Basic Computer
Information And Soft Skill |
- |
Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
Pathology &
Microbiology |
Exercise Therapy |
Pharmacology |
Electrotherapy |
Study of Biological
movement& Kinesiology |
Medical
Physiotherapy Law And Ethics |
Base Of Exercise
Therapy & Soft Tissue Manipulation |
Open Elective |
Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
General Medicine
Including Paediatrics & Psychiatry |
Physiotherapy In
Orthopedics And Sports |
General Surgery
Including Burns And Plastic Surgery& Obstetrics And gynaecology |
Physiotherapy In
General Medicine And General Surgery |
Clinical
Orthopaedics & Traumatology |
Clinical Neurology
And Psychiatry |
Community Medicine |
Introduction To
Latest Trends In Physiotherapy |
Interpretation Of
Diagnostic Imaging Technology |
- |
Semester 7 |
Semester 8 |
Physiotherapy In
Neurology & Psychosomatic Disorder |
Physiotherapy In Cardiovascular,
Pulmonary & Intensive Care |
Biostatistics &
Research Methodology |
Community
Physiotherapy |
Health Promotion And
Fitness |
Clinical Reasoning
& Evidence Based Physiotherapy |
Clinical
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary |
Administration And
Teaching Skills |
Principles Of
Management, Critical Inquiry, Case Presentation And Discussion |
- |
Practical:-
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Human Anatomy- 1 Lab |
Human Anatomy-2 Lab |
Human Physiology –1
Lab |
Human Physiology –2
Lab |
- |
Basic Principles Of
Biomechanics Lab |
Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
Study of Biological
Movement& Kinesiology Lab |
Exercise Therapy |
Base Of Exercise
Therapy & Soft Tissue Manipulation Lab |
Electrotherapy |
Clinical Observation |
Clinical Observation |
Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
Clinical Orthopedics
& Traumatology |
Physiotherapy In
Orthopedics And Sports |
Community Medicine |
Physiotherapy In
General Medicine And General Surgery |
Interpretation Of
Diagnostic Imaging Technology |
Clinical Neurology
And Psychiatry |
Clinical Education |
Clinical Education |
General Medicine
Including Paediatrics & Psychiatry |
- |
General Surgery
consisting Burns And Plastic Surgery & Obstetrics And gynaecology |
- |
Semester 7 |
Semester 8 |
Physiotherapy In
Neurology & Psychosomatic Disorder |
Physiotherapy In
Cardiovascular, Pulmonary & Intensive Care |
Health Promotion And
Fitness |
Community
Physiotherapy |
Clinical
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary |
Clinical Reasoning
& Evidence Based Physiotherapy |
Clinical Education |
Administration And
Teaching Skills |
- |
Research Project |
- |
Clinical Education |
The career and Future scope of Physiotherapy graduates are
given below in table-
Job Profile |
Responsibilities |
Annual Salary |
Physiotherapist |
They give
physiotherapy care to patients. |
INR 2-7 LPA |
Clinical
Physiotherapist |
They work in
hospitals, clinics, and private clinics. |
INR 3 LPA |
Researcher |
They help their
organization to complete their goal. |
INR 3-7 LPA |
Neurological
Physiotherapist |
They provide care to
those patients who are suffering from neurological conditions such as stroke,
sclerosis or spinal cord injuries. |
INR 1.2 LPA |
Geriatric |
They provide care to
older patients. |
INR 3.1 LPA |
Lecturer |
They teach students
at undergraduate and postgraduate level. |
INR 2-6 LPA |
Home care
physiotherapist |
They provide care to
patient at their home. |
INR 2-4 LPA |
Sports physio
rehabilitator |
They provide care to
sportsperson. |
INR 4-7 LPA |
Paediatric Physiotherapist |
They provide care to
childrens who are suffering from injuries. |
INR 3 LPA |
Therapy Manager |
They maintain individual’s
course. |
INR 3-8 LPA |
Ques. What is
Physiotherapy? |
Ans. It 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 course? |
Ans. It is a 4 year undergraduate
programme with six month internship. |
Ques. What are study
options after the BPT course? |
Ans. They can pursue
Masters of Physiotherapy in various fields such as orthopedics, neurology,
sports medicine, and cardiopulmonary medicine. They can also pursue career in
programmes such as hospital administration, business management, and public
health management, among others. |
Ques. What is the
requirement for BPT Programme? |
Ans. The student must have
10+2 in science with minimum 50% marks. |