BPT Syllabus & Subjects 2026: Download Semester-wise PDF, Important Books

Human Anatomy

Students learn about different body systems, muscle structures, the thorax and all its parts, the head, neck, face and other body parts.

Subjects include:

• Respiratory System

• Upper extremities

• Sensory Organs

• Thorax

• Head, face, and neck

• Osteology

• Embryology

Exercise Therapy

This course has a lot to do with the body and improving oneself. Yoga, relaxation tips, hydrotherapy, posture, gaits, and more are learnt in this subject.

Subjects include:

• Relaxation

• Goniometry

• Massage manipulation

• Suspension therapy

• Walking aids

• Yoga

• Hydrotherapy

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Here, students are taught about orthopaedics and traumatology in detail. Fractures, diseases, and deformities in various body parts are studied.

Subjects include:

• Peripheral nerve injuries

• Degenerative and inflammatory conditions

• Diseases in the joints and bones

• Amputations

• Soft tissue injuries

• Orthopaedic surgeries

• Lumbar and Cervical Pathology

Neurology

Neurology with BPT also includes Paediatrics and Psychiatry. The goal is to impart in-depth knowledge from all three areas.

Subjects include:

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Polyneuropathy

• Head injury

• Nutritional disorders of childhood

• Mood disorders

• Respiratory conditions of childhood

• Brain tumours and spinal tumours

Physiotherapy (in various fields)

Students are taught physiotherapy in multiple settings and for multiple types of patients. This is one of the most important courses in BPT.

Subjects include:

• Physiotherapy of deformities

• Physiotherapy of infectious diseases

• Management of Amputation

• Fitness and health promotion

• Community Health

• Paediatric neurology

• Drug Therapy

Clinical Testing

Students learn about different types of clinical tests and special tests for various body parts, such as upper and lower joints.

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

The principles, procedures and techniques of CPR, understanding signs of heart attack, etc., are taught.

Physiotherapy evaluation

This course emphasises the importance of evaluation. PT evaluation for various conditions is taught to students.

Clinical Diagnosis

Students will conduct a clinical diagnosis of orthopaedic conditions, cardiac conditions, OBG, and more.

Acupuncture

Not only is the history of acupuncture taught, but also how to conduct it, whom to treat and whom not to treat, etc.

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Human Anatomy

Human Anatomy I

The study of different body systems, muscles, nerves, thorax, head, limbs and other body parts.

Human Physiology

Human Physiology I

General cell knowledge, haematology, how muscles work, and more on systems.

Electrotherapy

Electrotherapy I

All about bioelectronics, electric supply, actino and thermotherapy, currents, waves, etc.

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Human Anatomy

Human Anatomy II

Students learn about neuroanatomy and more about the pelvis, trunk, and abdomen.

Human Physiology

Human Physiology II

This includes the senses, hormones, reproductive organs, kidneys and more.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry

Here, cells, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, vitamins, etc., are learnt.

Computer Science

Computer Science

This course deals with MS Office, SPT, searching for medical literature, hospital software, etc.

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Pathology and Microbiology

Pathology and Microbiology

Both subjects deal with cell injury, muscle disease, immunology, etc.

Biomechanics

Biomechanics

Focuses on the joints and muscle structure and kinematics and kinetics in ADL.

First and Emergency Care

First and Emergency Care

An introduction to basic first aid and the concepts of emergency, how to identify vital signs, etc.

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Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Drugs for many-body systems, chemotherapy and endocrinology are studied.

Electrotherapy

Electrotherapy II

Low, medium and high-frequency currents, LASER and UV rays are taught here.

General Medicine

General Medicine

This course includes dermatology, gerontology and cardio-respiratory medicine.

Community Medicine, Sociology, and Environmental Sciences

Community Medicine, Sociology, and Environmental Sciences

Apart from knowledge in sociology and environmental sciences, students also learn about the community, addiction, etc.

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Orthopaedic and Traumatology

Orthopaedic and Traumatology

Includes learning about fractures (multiple body parts), amputations, tissue injuries, etc.

Neurology

Neurology

This course also includes psychiatry and paediatrics. Many diseases are taught here.

Physical and Functional Diagnostic Skills

Physical and Functional Diagnostic Skills

Students learn how to assess obesity, hand precision, neuromuscular dysfunction, etc.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The female body is studied in-depth, including pregnancy, menopause and childbirth.

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General Surgery

General Surgery

Plastic surgery, abdominal surgery, thoracic surgery, clinical radiology, trauma, etc.

Research Methodology and Biostatistics

Research Methodology and Biostatistics

Students are taught about research design, sampling design, statistical methods, etc.

Physiotherapeutic skills

Physiotherapeutic skills

Human development and maturation, manual therapy, electrodiagnosis, etc., is learnt.

Bio-engineering and Professional Ethics

Bio-engineering and Professional Ethics

Aids for the body and adaptive devices are taught, and basic ethics to follow.

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Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Sciences

Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Sciences

This course deals with deformities, infectious diseases, and various other conditions.

Physiotherapy in Community Based Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy in Community Based Rehabilitation

Other than community health, health and fitness are promoted. Geriatrics is also valued here.

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Physiotherapy in Neurosciences

Physiotherapy in Neurosciences

Neurology is expanded on greatly, as is paediatric neurology and what it entails.

Physiotherapy in Cardiorespiratory and General Conditions

Physiotherapy in Cardiorespiratory and General Conditions

Multiple physiotherapy techniques are taught. Other topics include ICUs, drug therapy, burns, and more.

Human Anatomy

Human Anatomy

B. D. Chaurasia

Detailed and lucid descriptions of the body, complete with diagrams.

Human Physiology

Textbook of Medical Physiology

John E. Hall, Guyton

Coloured drawings and diagrams, simple chapters and tables.

Electrotherapy

Clayton’s Electrotherapy Theory and Practice

Forster A.

Written for physiotherapists, this book helps explain many important theories.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry

Dr Satyanarayana

Considered the holy scripture for biochemistry by many.

Exercise Therapy

Principles of Exercise Therapy

M. Dena Gardiner

Easy to understand and comprehensive about all theories and principles.

Pathology and Microbiology

Textbook of

Pathology

Harsh Mohan

Up to date with all the latest information, clinical cases, and more.

Pharmacology

Essentials of Medical Pharmacology

K. D. Tripathi

Includes new drugs, new treatment guidelines, and many charts.

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Apley’s System of Orthopaedics and Fractures

Louis Soloman

Guide to understanding the functions, structure of the skeleton, diseases and trauma response.