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Besides MBBS and BDS, have you explored any other medical specialisations? If you want to pursue a medical profession after high school, physiotherapy is one of the most promising disciplines to study. This is a highly prominent programme available, second to MBBS and BDS in terms of enrollment. Dr. is the suffix used for the title of physiotherapist in India, where the profession is referred to as medicine. The physical and muscular well-being of a patient is in your hands as a physiotherapist. If you have finished your studies at a renowned institution, you may expect to earn a significant salary in this field.

List of Physiotherapy Subjects

The core subjects of Physiotherapy include -

Physiotherapy Subject title

Physiotherapy Subject details

Application of physiotherapy

The subject is concerned with the concepts, procedures, and methods of application of practical physiotherapy.

Physiology

The subject helps in understanding the normal functions of living organisms and their bodily parts. The main goal of physiology is to investigate and explain the fundamental mechanisms that operate inside the human body.

Orientation to physiotherapy

The subject helps the student to acquire knowledge regarding the orientation of various sections of the clinical training areas and the health education department. The main focus of the subject is to give the overall idea regarding the graduate program and its scope in the professional field.

Pharmacology

Through this subject, students learn the vital factors of medicines such as the origin, use, and actions of the medicine on the human body against a particular symptom.

Introduction to treatment

The subject deals with the studies of diverse theories and techniques of treatment of illness for producing healthy changes in an individual.

General surgery

The subject covers the main areas of surgeries and surgical treatments. The main scopes of general surgery include-

  • Trauma surgery

  • Laparoscopic surgery

  • Colorectal surgery

  • Breast surgery

  • Vascular surgery.

  • Endocrine surgery

  • Surgical oncology

  • Transplant Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Paediatric surgery

Orthopaedics

The subject is concerned with the concepts of diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the skeletal and muscular systems of the human body.

Neurophysiology

The subject is a branch of both physiology and neuroscience. The subject is concerned with the functioning of the nervous system. It helps the students to acquire knowledge regarding the diagnosis and treatment of various nervous disorders.

Evidence-based physiotherapy

The subject is an integration of clinical expertise and professional opinion. It helps the students to acquire knowledge and clinical judgement through training and experience.

Research methodology

The subject helps the student to evaluate the rules and procedures in conducting research and analysing reports.

Electromyography

The subject is concerned with the diagnostic procedures for accessing the health of muscles and motor neurons. The subject helps the student to learn and identify muscle and nerve dysfunction or neuromuscular disorders.

Maternal physiotherapy

The subject deals with the exercises of the pelvic floor in females.

Anatomy

The subject is concerned with the study of the structure and functioning of the human body and its parts. The two major branches of anatomy are-

  • Gross anatomy

  • Microscopic anatomy

First aid

The subject deals in providing the knowledge of initial care and treatment of an illness and injury, till medical treatment is accessible. The subject helps in training a student to promote quick actions during an emergency.

Pathology

The subject is concerned with the studies of the cause and effect of an illness in the human body and the diagnostic procedures through examinations. The major scopes of pathology include-

  • Anatomic pathology

  • Forensic pathology

  • Cytopathology

  • Molecular pathology

Exercise therapy

The subject helps the students to learn the procedures to facilitate the treatment of the illness which causes disturbed movement of body parts. The subject is also concerned with the techniques and therapeutic procedures to improve the strength and functioning of different body parts and maintain a state of well-being.

Sociology

The subject is based on the scientific studies of human nature, social life, social changes, and human behaviour.

Psychotherapeutic

The subject is helpful for the student to identify and treat the varied aspects of emotional and behavioural changes of the patient.

Biomechanics

The subject focuses on the mechanical aspects of the human musculoskeletal system.

MIcrobiology

The subject emphasises the study of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, etc.

Detailed Syllabus on Physiotherapy Subjects

Take a look at the subjects taught at various Physiotherapy courses.

  • Subjects for Diploma in Physiotherapy.

The Diploma in Physiotherapy comprises a two-year-long course. The course is divided into two parts which are listed in the table below.

First-year syllabus

Second-year syllabus

First aid

Pathology

Nutrition and dietetics

Orthopaedics

Elementary Nursing

Electrotherapy

Hygiene and sanitation

Hydrotherapy

Biomedical waste management

Heat therapy

Anatomy and physiology

Light therapy

Elementary biochemistry, pathology, and microbiology

Massage manipulation, exercise, physical drill, and yoga

Anatomy and physiology about physiotherapy

Medical and surgical emergencies management

Medical and surgical nursing

Pharmacology

Elementary pharmacology

Occupational therapy

Human relations

Medical subjects

Community health nursing and communicable diseases

Elementary physics and minor crafts.

Equipment management

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Disaster management

Subjects for the Bachelor of physiotherapy.

The Bachelor of physiotherapy is an undergraduate course with a duration of four and a half years which comprises eight semesters and six months of internship. The table below will give the list of syllabuses for UG physiotherapy courses.

Semester

Physiotherapy Subjects

Semester I


 

 

 

 

Anatomy

Physiology

Biochemistry

Basic nursing

English

Semester II


 

 

 

Biomechanics

Psychology

Sociology

Orientation of physiotherapy

Semester III


 

 

 

 

Pathology

Microbiology

Pharmacology

First aid and CPR

Constitution of India

Semester IV


 

 

 

 

Exercise therapy

Electrotherapy

Research Methodology and Biostatistics

Introduction to treatment

Clinical observation posting

Semester V


 

 

General Medicine

General Surgery

Semester VI


 

 

Orthopaedics and sports physiotherapy

Supervised rotatory clinical training

Allied therapies

Semester VII


 

 

 

Community medicine

Neuro-physiology

Community based rehabilitation

Semester VIII


 

 

Supervised rotatory clinical training

Subjects for the Master of Physiotherapy

The postgraduate course on physiotherapy comprises the MPT or Master of physiotherapy. The course is divided into four semesters.

Semester

Physiotherapy Subjects

Semester I

Physiotherapy practice and its principles

 

Biomechanics

 

Electrophysiology

Semester II

Research methodology and Biostatistics

 

Exercise physiology

 

Physical and functional diagnosis

Semester III

Psychotherapeutics

 

Elective I

 

Cardiorespiratory disorder

 

Paediatrics

Semester IV

Elective II

 

Neurological and psychosomatic disorders

 

Research project

 

Community Rehabilitation

Specialisations offered in Physiotherapy Subjects

 

The following table brings the list of Physiotherapy subject specialisations and details about those.

Specialisation

Subjects

Details

Orthopaedics

  • Applied anatomy

  • Applied pathology

  • Histology

  • Study of Biostatics

  • Child Psychology

  • Nutrition

  • Advanced Therapeutics

 

Among the many important and specialised medical branches, orthopaedics is one that is particularly focused on the musculoskeletal system of a person. The musculoskeletal system of the human body provides support and stability to bodily motions.

Neurosciences

  • Research methodology and Biostatistics

  • Neuro Surgical Rehabilitation

  • Neurological Physiotherapy

  • Physiotherapy in CNS & PNS Disorders

The physiotherapist will be able to further improve and expand his or her knowledge and competence in the area of neurological rehab.

It broadens the candidate's understanding of real-world situations.

The applicants have a strong understanding of how to repair and minimise movement problems.

 

Cardiopulmonary Sciences

  • Biomechanics

  • Clinical practice

  • Pedagogy in cardiopulmonary system education

A significant benefit of the course is that it provides advanced training and teaching in the physiotherapy care of cardiac and pulmonary disorders resulting from medical or surgical illnesses throughout the lifetime, as well as in a variety of work environments.

 

 

Books and Authors Related to Physiotherapy

A broad selection of textbooks is used by students throughout their graduation or postgraduate studies in Physiotherapy since the area is extremely diverse and has several specialities. The books listed below are some of the most often cited.

Subject

Book title

Author

Description of the book

Human Anatomy

Anatomy and human movement

Roger Soames

Nigel Palastanga

Anatomy and Human Movement assist students in understanding and remembering the principles that enable movement to occur.

Surgery

Undergraduate Surgery by Nan

A.K. Nan

Every page in this has been entirely redesigned using the most recent layout styles and cutting-edge visual methods and talents.

Internal medicine

Harrison’s Principle of Internal Medicine

Anthony Fauci

Kasper

Hauser

Longo

Jameson

Loscalzo

You will have the knowledge foundation you need to offer your patients with the finest possible treatment if you use Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine.

orthopaedics

Adam’s outline of Orthopaedics

Hamblen

Simpson

The book includes a new 'avatar,' which incorporates the most recent imagery as well as the information that has been added to it. It includes the straightforward approach to arriving at a diagnosis and therapy, as well as the differentials.

Kinesiology

Textbook of kinesiology

VD Bindal

Joint motions, muscles, and muscular analysis of all body parts are discussed. It Includes chapters on posture, mobility, implementation of kinesiology to different daily tasks and sports skills, as well as chapters on injury avoidance and sports performance enhancement.

Physiotherapy Subjects for Distance Programmes

Students who are unable to finance full-time courses may get their degrees via distance learning.

Only a few colleges offer Doctor of Physical Therapy degree programmes that include both online coursework and clinical training in a hospital, clinic, or private practice setting. Physical therapists who are currently in practice and have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy but want to further their education in areas such as radiography, pharmacology, and diagnostics can consider enrolling in one of these programmes.

  • The curriculum of distant education programmes is strikingly similar to the curriculum of traditional schools.

  • Almost exactly the same as in standard courses, the evaluation structure (30 per cent for internal assessment and 70 per cent for the final semester test) is used for this course.

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Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Physiotherapy. Students interested in pursuing a career on Physiotherapy, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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NEET 2026 Notification

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9 Jan ' 26

INI CET 2025 round-2 seat allotment result

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INI CET Nov 2025 round-2 reporting

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Popular Physiotherapy Specializations

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Candidates must complete Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate to apply for BPT at Swami Vivekananda University. Aspirants must pass Class 12 from a recognised board. Candidates should have documents proving their eligibility for verification purpose.

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Candidates must complete BPT with internship completed on or before June 30 of the admission year to apply for MPT programme at MGM School of Physiotherapy. Candidates must also be medically fit. 

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MGM School of Physiotherapy conducts MGM CET BPT for admission to BPT programme. The test is conducted for three hours. The paper includes 200 multiple-choice questions out of which 50 each were in Physics and Chemistry and 100 in Biology.

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The total tuition fees for BPT at MGM School of Physiotherapy is INR 4.7 lakh. Candidates have to pay the course fees at the time of admission to confirm their seat. The total fees includes tuition fees, caution deposit, etc.

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MGM School of Physiotherapy has a total of 100 seats in BPT programme. Candidates have to pass MGM CET BPT to get a seat in the BPT course. Once selected, aspirants have to confirm their seat by paying the course fees. 

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Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences Delhi gives several different courses to students in a variety of disciplines. For the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) programme, 12th pass students can apply for this UG programme. Students are required to clear their previous qualifying examination and appear f

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Here’s how the application (admission) process works at NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (part of NIMS University, Jaipur) — step by step. I also note specific requirements for courses like BPT / BOT, etc.

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That's a good question. Here's an analysis of what I found about NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (NIMS, Jaipur) — what seems to work, and where there are caveats — to help you decide whether it's “good” (i.e. a reasonable / acceptable choice) depending on what you expect.

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Courses offered for MPT are

MPT IN MUSCULOSKELETAL

MPT IN SPORTS

MPT IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

MPT IN NEUROLOGY

MPT IN PEDIATRIC

MPT IN COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION

MPT at NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, NIMS University is of 2 years duration in total. Students have to comp

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There are about 15 best Physiotherapy colleges in Mumbai of which 9 colleges are owned privately and 2 colleges are owned by the government organisations. Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and KEM Hospital, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Topiwala National Medical College, K J S

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The top specialisations offered by the best Physiotherapy colleges in Mumbai. are Neurology, Pulmonary Medicine, Cardiology, Community Medicine, etc.

There are about 15 best Physiotherapy colleges in Mumbai of which 9 colleges are owned privately and 2 colleges are owned by the government organisa

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Visit the official website of NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy 

Fill in the application form with all the necessary details

Pay NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy's application fees 

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