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12 hours agoContributor-Level 9
The six-month internship in B.P.Th course at SIA College of Health Sciences, College of Physiotherapy helps students apply what they learned in classrooms. They work under senior physiotherapists and treat real patients. Internship improves clinical reasoning, communication, and decision-making skills. It also helps students understand hospital working systems. Without completing internship successfully, students cannot receive their degree certificate.
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12 hours agoContributor-Level 9
Yes, practical training is a major part of B.P.Th course at SIA College of Health Sciences, College of Physiotherapy. Students attend lab sessions and hospital postings from early years. They learn how to assess patients, use physiotherapy equipment, and design treatment plans. Clinical hours increase every year. During internship, students work full-time in hospitals, which builds confidence and real-life skills.
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12 hours agoContributor-Level 9
In the B.P.Th course at SIA College of Health Sciences, College of Physiotherapy, students study subjects related to the human body, movement, and rehabilitation. In the first year, they learn Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry. Later years include subjects like Pathology, Surgery, Medicine, Electrotherapy, and Physiotherapy techniques. In the final year, students study Musculoskeletal, Neuro, and Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy. The course combines theory with practical sessions.
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12 hours agoContributor-Level 9
The B.P.Th course at SIA College of Health Sciences, College of Physiotherapy is 4.5 years long. It includes four academic years of classroom teaching and practical training. After completing exams in the fourth year, students must do a compulsory six-month internship. This internship is very important because students work in hospitals and gain real patient care experience. The degree is awarded only after successfully completing the internship.
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12 hours agoContributor-Level 9
For admission to the B.P.Th course at SIA College of Health Sciences, College of Physiotherapy, students must pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as main subjects. It is compulsory to appear for NEET-UG since the admission is based on NEET scores and state counselling. Without qualifying NEET, students cannot apply for admission to this physiotherapy course. In addition, students must have reached a minimum age of 17 on or before December 31st of the admission year.
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18 hours agoContributor-Level 9
NDMVPS's College of Physiotherapy is affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, so the syllabus is similar to other MUHS colleges. Compared to institutions like Terna Physiotherapy College, infrastructure and campus size may vary. However, academic standards remain similar because all follow MUHS guidelines. Students should compare fees and clinical exposure before deciding.
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3 days agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates can see a list showing important skills that candidates should have if they want go for Physiotherapy courses below -
- Empathy & Compassion
- Patience
- Good Communicator
- Interest in Human Biology
- Active
- Good stamina
Hope this helped your query! All the best!
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3 days agoContributor-Level 10
Yes Physiotherapy is definitely worth pursuing in India but it needs patience and specialisation to get high pay.
It is growing fast as a respected medical career.
Candidates can see below why it is worth doing in India -
- With desk jobs, increase in lifestyle diseases (diabetes, hypertension) and an aging population need for rehabilitation is increasing.
- Work in hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centers, sports teams or even start your own clinic.
- Opens doors to Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) with specializations (Sports, Neuro, Ortho) which increases salary range of a candidate.
- Indian physiotherapy courses are increasingly ac
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3 days agoContributor-Level 10
No one course is better than other. Both are important in a patient's life.
Physiotherapy focuses on pain reduction, strength and mobility but Occupational Therapy focuses on independence in daily activities like dressing, eating and working.
Example: A PT helps a patient walk again after knee surgery. But an OT helps a stroke patient learn to feed or dress themselves again.
At the end, it should be a candidate's decision made with keeping career goals and liking in their minds.
Hope this helped your query! All the best!
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