Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) is a comprehensive four-year undergraduate course followed by a mandatory six-month internship. This program is intricately designed to equip students with necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of physiotherapy, focusing on improving physical well-being through therapeutic techniques.
The curriculum delves into subjects such as Anatomy and Physiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Therapy, Pathology, Pharmacology, Psychology and Sociology, Electrotherapy, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy, Paediatrics, Research Methodology and Biostatistics Clinical Internship etc.
BPT graduates emerge as expert professionals capable of employing various therapeutic techniques to enhance mobility, alleviate pain, and improve the overall quality of life for individuals facing diverse physical challenges. Beyond clinical settings, they contribute to community health through preventive care and health education, promoting a healthy lifestyle. The BPT course responds to the growing demand for qualified physiotherapists, and prepare students to become competent and compassionate physiotherapists capable of addressing a wide range of health conditions and promoting overall physical well-being.
* As notified by the Government of Karnataka, RGUHS and IAP from time to time.
👉 Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
👉 The Indian Association of Physiotherapist (IAP)
👉 Government of Karnataka (GoK)
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A BPT degree offers diverse healthcare roles, including Clinical Physiotherapist in hospitals, Sports Physiotherapist for athletes, Orthopaedic Physiotherapist specializing in musculoskeletal disorders, Neurological Physiotherapist for patients with neurological conditions, Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist addressing heart and lung issues, Paediatric Physiotherapist for children, Geriatric Physiotherapist focusing on the elderly, Women's Health Physiotherapist for women's conditions, Occupational Health Physiotherapist collaborating with workplaces, and many more.
