Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPTH)
- 4.5 Years (4 years academic + 6 months internship)
- Affiliated with RGUHS
Eligibility
Pass in HSC Science or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology from a recognized Board, with minimum 45% aggregate marks or equivalent in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
AFFILIATION:
RGUHS, Karnataka, recognised by IAP (Indian Association of Physiotherapy)
It was chartered in 1996 by the Government of Karnataka It is the largest medical university in India
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPTH) is a 4.5-year undergraduate degree program focused on physical rehabilitation, mobility improvement, and pain management.
At Dhanwantari Institute of Higher Education, the BPTH program is designed to combine theoretical knowledge with practical clinical training, ensuring students are prepared to work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and sports clinics.
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Why Choose BPTH as a Career
Physiotherapy is a growing healthcare field with increasing demand due to:
Work in India or abroad
Opportunity to open your own clinic
Course Structure
1st Year
Theory – 04 hrs daily
2nd Year
Theory -04hrs daily with 04 hrs Clinical Posting in Physiotherapy clinics for clinical exposure as observer ship.
3rd Year
Theory -04hrs daily with 04 hrs Clinical Posting in Hospital for clinical exposure as observer ship.
4th Year
Theory – 04 hrs daily
*Note: After 4th Year Final exam result, students have to apply & attend 06 months compulsory full time internship in hospital.
Process of Registration after course completion
Students have to apply for registration in IAP (Indian Association of Physiotherapy) & NCAHP (National Council for Allied Healthcare Professionals) for practice in particular state and for higher studies.
Course Content ( Yearly)
1st Year
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biomechanics, Psychology & Sociology.
2nd Year
Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Exercise Therapy, Electrotherapy.
3rd Year
General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy, Cardio-Respiratory & General Physiotherapy and Supervised Rotatory Clinical Training
4th Year
Neurology & Neurosurgery, Community Medicine, Neuro-Physiotherapy, Community Physiotherapy, Research Methodology & Supervised Rotatory Clinical Training.
Career Path
Diverse Career Opportunities
Opportunities exist in multiple domains:
- Hospitals and nursing homes
- Sports and fitness centres
- Rehabilitation centres
- Corporate wellness programs
- Private clinics
Potential for Specialisation
You can specialise in areas like:
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Paediatric Physiotherapy
- Neurological Physiotherapy
- Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Entrepreneurial Opportunities
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