BPT

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

BPT or Bachelor of Physiotherapy is an undergraduate Academic Course in a Medical Science Field known as Physiotherapy. Physiotherapy uses physical agents like exercise, massage and other modalities for providing treatment to those patients whose movement and function are threatened by ageing, injury, disease or environmental factors. The duration of BPT is 4½ years including internship of 6 months. Physical Therapy Programs provide core skills like manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and the application of electro physical modalities, to the prospective students. There are various Physical Therapy Colleges which offer Physiotherapy Courses. Physical Therapy Degree Course is especially meant for those who have compassion for the sick or injured. Physiotherapy is very challenging and demanding as one may need to work for long hours and have tremendous patience as some patients may not respond to immediate treatment. Apart from rigorous education, one needs to have lots of physical stamina because of the nature of the work. An individual seeking a physical therapy career should have excellent interpersonal skills to get the best from his patients.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Eligibility

• To pursue BPT one needs to be pass in 12^th class or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in physics, chemistry and biology (including practical) provided the candidate has passed in each subject separately.
• There is a Common Entrance Test (CET) for the course in Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT). Admission is based mainly on CET scores.
• A candidate seeking admission to Bachelor of Physiotherapy should be at least 17 years of age.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Subjects

• Anatomy
• Community-Based Rehabilitation
• Exercise Therapy
• Neuro-Physiotherapy
• Orthopaedics and Sports Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Specialisations

• Specialisations are offered in Master of Physiotherapy Course.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Syllabus

Syllabus of Physiotherapy as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges. 

Attendance

A candidate is required to attend at least 80 per cent of the total classes conducted in a year in all subjects prescribed for that year, separately, in theory, and practical/clinical to become eligible to 13 appear for the university examination in the first attempt. Principals should notify at their college, the attendance details at the end of each term without fail, under intimation to the University.

Internal Assessment

• It shall be based on an evaluation of periodic tests assignments, clinical presentations etc.
• Regular periodic examinations should be conducted throughout the course.
• There should be a minimum of two (2) sessional examinations during I, II, III and final year. The average of the two examination marks should be reduced to 20 and 10 for Theory and Practical/Clinical respectively and sent to the University before the University examination as per notification.
• A Candidate must obtain a 50% mark in theory and practical separately in internal assessment to be eligible to write the university examination.

Schedule of Examination

• There will be two examinations in a year, to be conducted as per the notification issued by the University from time to time.
• First, Second, Third and Final Examinations of BPT course shall be held at the end of 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year and 4th year respectively. The of subjects for various examinations and distribution of marks are shown separately in Tables V to VIII.
• The examination for main subjects shall be conducted by the University and for subsidiary subjects by the respective college.

Criteria for Pass

1.  Main Subjects
A candidate is declared to have passed university examination in a subject if she/he secures 50 % of the marks in theory and 50 % in practical separately. For computation of 50 % marks, in theory, the marks scored in the internal assessment [theory] shall be added to the University conducted written and viva voce examination and for a pass in practical, the marks scored in University conducted practical examination and internal assessment [practical] shall be added together.
2. Subsidiary Subjects
For a pass in Subsidiary subjects, a candidate shall secure 35% of the total marks prescribed for the subject. The marks obtained should be sent to the University 15 days prior to the commencement of University examination.

Scheme of Examination

Subjects and Distribution of Marks

Question Paper Pattern for BPT Examination

Theory

Viva-Voce

Internship

• There shall be six months (26 weeks) of Internship after the final year examination for candidates declared to have passed the examination in all the subjects. An internship should be done in a teaching hospital recognised by the University limited to within Karnataka only.
• No candidate shall be awarded degree certificate without successfully completing six months of Internship.
• The Internship should be rotatory and cover clinical branches concerned with Physiotherapies such as Orthopaedics, Cardiothoracic including ICU, Neurology, Neurosurgery Paediatrics, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology both in-patient and out-patient services.

The 6 months of rotational posting must be covered in the following pattern:

• Physiotherapy OPD (including Paediatrics and OBG wards) = 1 month.
• Orthopaedic wards = 1 month.
• General Medicine wards (including MICU and CCU) = 1 month.
• General Surgery wards (including CTS wards, CTS-ICU and Burns) = 1 month.
• Neurology and Neurosurgery wards (including Neuro ICU) = 1 month.
• Community Posting – PHC = 1 month.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Colleges

• Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
• Maharishi Markandeshwar University - Mullana Campus, Ambala

How is Bachelor of Physiotherapy Course Beneficial?

• A candidate who has attained the Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree can set up his or her own Physiotherapy clinic.
• After clearing a Bachelor of Physiotherapy program, one can pursue master’s in physical therapy. A Physiotherapist can go for a certification in a sub-speciality of Physiotherapy. These speciality areas include cardiovascular and pulmonary, sports therapy, geriatric, neurological, orthopaedic, paediatric, and electrophysiologic physical therapy.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Employment Areas

• Defence Medical Establishments
• Educational Institutions
• Fitness Centres
• Health Institutions
• Hospitals
• Orthopaedic Departments
• Physiotherapy Equipment Manufacturers
• Private Clinics
• Rehabilitation Centres for the Handicapped
• Schools for the Mentally Retarded and Physically Disabled Children
• Sports Training Facilities

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Job Types

• Assistant Physiotherapist
• Customer Care Assistant
• Lecturer
• Osteopath
• Research Assistant
• Researcher
• Self Employed Private Physiotherapist
• Sports Physio Rehabilitator
• Therapy Manager

Advance Course in Bachelor of Physiotherapy

• M.P.T.