Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) – Course Overview Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) is a 4.5-year undergraduate program (4 years academic + 6 months internship) focused on the science of physical movement and function. It trains students to diagnose and treat physical disabilities, injuries, and movement disorders using manual therapy, exercise, electrotherapy, and patient education. ???? Course Details Full Name: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) Duration: 4.5 years (4 years of study + 6 months internship) Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Minimum 50% aggregate marks (may vary) Entrance exams (some states/institutions): CET, NEET, or institutional tests ???? Subjects & Syllabus 1st Year Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry English Introduction to Physiotherapy 2nd Year Pathology Microbiology Pharmacology Exercise Therapy Electrotherapy Sociology 3rd Year General Medicine General Surgery Orthopedics Neurology Biomechanics Research Methodology & Biostatistics 4th Year Physiotherapy in Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardio-respiratory conditions Rehabilitation Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Ethics and Administration 6-Month Internship Clinical rotations in hospitals/rehab centers in various specializations ???? Career Opportunities BPT graduates can work in: Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centers Sports Clinics and Teams Private Physiotherapy Clinics Community Health Centers Fitness and Wellness Centers NGOs and Special Schools Geriatric Care Facilities ???? Specializations After BPT Orthopedic Physiotherapy Neurological Physiotherapy Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy Pediatric Physiotherapy Geriatric Physiotherapy Sports Physiotherapy ???? Higher Studies Options MPT (Master of Physiotherapy) in various specializations MBA in Hospital Administration / Healthcare Management Courses in Occupational Therapy, Public Health, or Rehabilitation Science ???? Top Colleges in India (Examples) Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore Manipal Academy of Higher Education Sri Ramachandra Institute, Chennai Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi Institute of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad