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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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Answered 4 days ago

MAEERs Physiotherapy College MPT eligibility has to be met for students to get admission. The basic eligibility requires students to complete BPT from a recognised university. Students also need to have PGPCET scores for final admission.

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Pallavi Karan

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Answered 4 days ago

MAEERs Physiotherapy College offers limited seats. The college offers 60 seats for the BPT programme. Students can get a seat by completing the admission process. This information is taken from official sources and can change.

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Manashjyoti Srivastava

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Answered 4 days ago

To apply for MAEERs Physiotherapy College's BPT, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply. The application process can be completed online or offline. To apply, students have to submit documents and fees.

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Upasana Harsha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy admisison based on merit. The institute accepts dmission through the online application. Interested students can appear directly through the official website. Aspring students must qualify the eligibility criteria set by the college.

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Anupama Singh

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Answered a week ago

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The admission process for Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPTh) in Maharashtra is primarily centralized through the State CET Cell.

  • Stray Vacancy Round-3 (Final Round): The physical joining with original documents and fee payment for the most recent Stray Vacancy Round took place between December 26 an

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Institute of Health Sciences, Bhubaneswar offers a BPT programme of four year and six months.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

After pursuing BPT course from Institute of Health Sciences, Bhubaneswar, students have the following job opportunities-

·       Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centres

·       Sports Physiotherapy Clinics

·       Orthopedic and Neurological Centres

·       Government and Private Healthcare Institutions

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Check below the curriculum of BPT course at Institute of Health Sciences, Bhubaneswar:

·       Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, and Kinesiology

·       Electrotherapy and Exercise Therapy

·       Neurological and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

·       Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

·       Community-bas

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Raj Priya

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Answered a week ago

The total tuition fee of BPT course at Institute of Health Sciences, Bhubaneswar is INR 6.4 lakh. The total payable fee is the sum of tuition, hostel, and other institute-specified chares. However, this amount is taken from the official website of college. Hence, it is indicative and subject to chan

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)

  • Eligibility: You must have a BPT degree from a recognised university and usually have completed your internship.

  • Duration: Typically 2 years (4 semesters).

  • Specializations: Many colleges offer MPT in areas such as:

    • Orthopedic Physiotherapy

    • Neurological Physiotherapy

    • Cardio

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Although specific dates may vary by year, past cycles followed this pattern:

Application forms released: January – February

Last date for forms: May – June

Entrance exam/counselling: May – July

Classes start: August

 

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

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For BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)

 You must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) and English as compulsory subjects from a recognised board.
 You should be 17 years old or above by the end of the admission year.
 You must be medically fit.

For MPT (Master of Physiothe

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

  • Direct admission  meaning admission without any entrance exam or merit process — is not officially offered for BPT, MPT, or other programmes at this college. Candidates are selected based on entrance exams accepted by the institute followed by counselling/selection.

  • The main accepted exams include

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

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  • BPT: 12th with PCB + English, age 17+, entrance exam.

  • MPT: BPT + internship + entrance exam.

  • Ph.D.: Master's degree with required marks + entrance test.

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

No, admissions are not merit-based. Admissions  based on Entrance exam. 

Admissions at Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy are not strictly merit-based (qualifying exam scores alone). Instead, they are entrance test–driven (students must qualify and rank through approved entrance exams follow

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
• Admission is based on an entrance test, specifically the All India Allied Health Common Entrance Test (AIAHCET) conducted by the university.

 MPT (Master of Physiotherapy)
• Admission is based on an entrance test, typically the All India Post Graduate Physiotherapy

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

  • The college, which is part of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune (a deemed-to-be university), offers doctoral (Ph.D.) programs including in Physiotherapy.

  • It's designed for students who want to pursue advanced research in Physiotherapy and related fields.

 Eligibility

To be eligible for Ph.D.

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

  • Exact dates may not be published early on the official website — admission details (specific start date, form link, deadlines) are usually announced closer to February.

  • Keep checking the official college site or contact admissions for updates once February begins: they usually release the forms an

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Yes 60% in graduation should make you eligible to apply for MPT at Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy.
Admission is mainly based on entrance exam performance (AIPGPET) — so focus on doing well in that exam.

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

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You must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board.
 Your 12th must include Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) and English as compulsory subjects.

2. Minimum Age

 You must be at least 17 years old on or before 31 December of the year of admission.

3. Entrance Test Requirement

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

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Total tuition fee: approximately ₹12,00,000 for the entire 4 ½‑year course (including internship).

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

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Approx. ₹12,00,000 for the entire 4 ½ year BPT course (including 6‑month internship).

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

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Class 10th (SSC) Mark Sheet/Certificate – proof of date of birth and identity.
Class 12th (HSC) Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate – for undergraduate admissions like BPT.
BPT Degree Mark Sheets & Certificate – required if you're applying for MPT or PhD.
PG Degree Mark Sheets & Certificate – if app

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

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Offline Application for Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy

Obtain the Application Form

Visit the college admission office in Pimpri, Pune.

You can collect a printed application form for BPT, MPT, or Ph.D. programs.

Some programs may also allow downloading a form from the official website and su

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

  • Complete BPT from a recognised university.

  • Finish or be likely to finish your internship by the deadline.

  • Appear in the All India PG Physiotherapy Entrance Test (AIPGPET).

  • Participate in counselling/seat allotment based on your rank.

  • Verify documents and pay fees to confirm admission.

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Undergraduate (UG)

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
    – Duration: 4 ½ years + 6 months internship
    – Divided into 8 semesters
    – Focuses on movement science, rehabilitation, clinical exposure, and community practice.

Postgraduate (PG)

  • Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) – 2 years
    Offered with various specialisatio

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 2 weeks ago

To get admission in MGM School of Physiotherapy BPT, students have to check eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. The college selects students based on Common Entrance Test for BPT by MGM. Selected students have to pay the admission fees.

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Nishtha Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The fee of bachlor of physiotherapy depending on the university, college facilities provided .

On annual the average fee can 70,000 - 1,50,000 per year in private university and colleges.

Government university generally have lower fee compered to private 

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Vijeta joshi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The MUSAT syllabus for bpt mainly cover basic Science subject from class 11 ,12th  the exam generally included.

Physics ( basic mechanics, laws of motion, optics etc.)

Chemistry ( basic organic and inorganic chemistry)

Biology (humen anatomy, physiology  basic of biology)

And basic English grammar 

Gener

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Vijeta joshi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, it is Pharma council approved so good to pursue paramedical courses from Quantum university Roorkee. Also the placement and affordablity is key factors about it

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Vivek sharma

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