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Admission Open 2024-25 | Physiotherapy (B.PT) Programs
About the Programme
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, generally known as B.PTh is a professional undergraduate academic course in the field of medical science known as Physiotherapy. For the students who want to pursue a medical stream after class 12th, physiotherapy is one of the most promising fields to consider. The course which focuses on the physical movements of the body to treat a variety of diseases including asthma, back pain, arthritis, sports injuries, Parkinson’s disease, chronic heart disease, stroke, cystic fibrosis, pelvic problems, physical injuries, and many more. Duration of the course is 4½ years including a mandatory internship of 6 months where the students get intensive training in the field of physiotherapy and exercise therapy.
Physiotherapy does not rely heavily on the use of medications and medicines. Instead, it depends on the application of physical therapies, massages, physical movement, and exercises to alleviate the condition. Bachelor of Physiotherapy or B.PTh offered by UMU is a top-notch course that teaches students about the science of movement. During the course period, students learn how to pinpoint an injury’s root causes. The course also covers various aspects of human anatomy to provide a comprehensive view of the organisms.
Physiotherapy is a highly significant field in medicine and public health, with many companies looking for specialists. B.PTh graduates gain a broad range of transferable skills that can be applied to a variety of career paths. As a physiotherapist, you will look after the physical and muscular fitness of an individual. Physiotherapists or Physios are sometimes referred to as Movement Specialists since they are qualified to evaluate different physical conditions by body movements. These health professionals aim to improve physical health through workouts and massages. Physiotherapists also use scientific methods to treat patients, such as electrotherapy, shockwave mobility, and so on.
Duration: 4.5 Years consisting 8 Semesters and 6 months mandatory internship.
Fees: Rs. 4,80,000.00/- Only
Programme Overview
The purpose of this course is:
- To delineate the cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills deemed essential for this program and to perform as a competent physiotherapist who will be able to examine, evaluate, diagnose, plan, execute and document physiotherapy treatment independently or along with the multidisciplinary team.
- To evaluate patients for impairments and functional limitations and able to execute all routine physiotherapeutic procedures as per the evaluation.
- To be able to provide patient education about various physiotherapeutic interventions to the patient & caregivers.
- To be able to operate & maintain physiotherapy equipment used in treatment of patient, physiotherapy treatment planning (both Electrotherapy & Exercise therapy) & procedures independently.
- The Course work entitles independent physiotherapy assessment and treatment in any healthcare delivery centers in India by the graduates.
- The coursework is designed to train students to work as independent physiotherapists or in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team to diagnose and treat movement disorders as per red and yellow flags.
- Course works will skill the graduate’s physical/ functional diagnosis, treatment planning, management, administration of physiotherapy treatment and for patient support.
- The graduate will utilize critical inquiry and evidence based practice to make clinical decisions essential for autonomous practice.
- Graduates can found employment opportunities in hospitals/nursing homes/sports teams/fitness centers/Community Rehabilitation /Health planning boards/health promotions services in both private and public sectors as well as in independent physiotherapy clinics.
- Physiotherapy graduate is encouraged to pursue further qualification to attain senior position in the professional field and also to keep abreast with the recent advances, new technology and research. The professional should opt for continuous professional education credits offered by national and international institutes.
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- Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized university with minimum 50% marks.
- The candidate should have completed 12th in science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects.
Programme Curriculum
FIRST SEMESTER
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Total credits (L+T+P) |
|---|---|---|
| BPT-101 | Human Anatomy I | 5(4+1+0) |
| BPT-102 | Human Physiology I | 5(4+0+2) |
| BPT-103 | Biochemistry | 4(3+1+0) |
| BPT-104 | Medical Electronics | 4(3+1+0) |
| BPT-105 | Computer Applications in Physiotherapy | 2(2+0+0) |
| BPT-106 | Basic Professional communications | 3(2+1+0) |
| BPT-107 | Human Anatomy I: Practical | 2(0+0+4) |
| BPT-108 | Medical Electronics: lab | 1(0+0+2) |
| BPT-109 | Computer Applications in Physiotherapy: lab | 1(0+0+2) |
| Credit of 1st Semester | 27 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Total credits (L+T+P) |
|---|---|---|
| BPT – 201 | Human Anatomy II | 5(4+1+0) |
| BPT – 202 | Human Physiology II | 5(4+0+2) |
| BPT – 203 | Principles of Exercise therapy | 4(3+1+0) |
| BPT – 204 | Sociology | 3(2+1+0) |
| BPT – 205 | Environmental Studies | 3(2+1+0) |
| BPT – 206 | Advance Professional communications | 2(2+0+0) |
| BPT – 207 | Human Anatomy II: Practical | 2(0+0+4) |
| BPT – 208 | Principles of Exercise therapy : lab | 1(0+0+2) |
| BPT – 209 | Advance Professional communications: Practical | 1(0+0+2) |
| Credit of 2nd Semester | 26 |
THIRD SEMESTER
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Total credits (L+T+P) |
|---|---|---|
| BPT-301 | Pharmacology I | 4(3+1+0) |
| BPT-302 | Exercise Therapy-I | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-303 | Electrotherapy -I | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-304 | Applied Biomechanics & Kinesiology I | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-305 | General & Health Psychology | 4(3+1+0) |
| BPT-306 | Basic Nursing & First Aid | 3(2+0+2) |
| BPT-307 | Exercise Therapy I: Lab | 3(0+0+6) |
| BPT-308 | Electrotherapy I: lab | 3(0+0+6) |
| BPT-309 | Applied Biomechanics & Kinesiology I: Lab | 1(0+0+2) |
| Credit of 3rd Semester | 27 |
FOURTH SEMESTER
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Total credits (L+T+P) |
|---|---|---|
| BPT-401 | Pharmacology II | 4(3+1+0) |
| BPT-402 | Exercise Therapy II | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-403 | Electrotherapy II | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-404 | Applied Biomechanics & Kinesiology II | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-405 | Clinical Psychology | 3(2+0+2) |
| BPT-406 | Pathology | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-407 | Microbiology | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-408 | Exercise Therapy II: Lab | 3(0+0+6) |
| BPT-409 | Electrotherapy II: Lab | 3(0+0+6) |
| BPT-410 | Applied Biomechanics & Kinesiology II: Lab | 1(0+0+2) |
| Credit of 4th Semester | 29 |
FIFTH SEMESTER
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Total credits (L+T+P) |
|---|---|---|
| BPT-501 | General Medicine | 5(4+1+0) |
| BPT-502 | General Surgery | 5(4+1+0) |
| BPT-503 | General Orthopaedics & Traumatology | 5(4+1+0) |
| BPT-504 | Physiotherapy in Medical & Surgical Conditions I | 5(4+1+0) |
| BPT-505 | Disability, Prevention and Rehabilitation | 4(4+0+0) |
| BPT-506 | Biostatistics | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-507 | Physiotherapy in Medical & Surgical Conditions I: Practical | 1(0+0+2) |
| BPT-508 | Seminars on Clinical issues | 1(0+1+0) |
| BPT-509 | Clinical training | 5(0+0+10) |
| Credit of 5th Semester | 35 |
SIXTH SEMESTER
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Total credits (L+T+P) |
|---|---|---|
| BPT-601 | Clinical Neurology | 5(4+1+0) |
| BPT-602 | Cardiothoracic diseases and Surgery | 5(4+1+0) |
| BPT-603 | Regional Orthopaedics | 5(4+1+0) |
| BPT-604 | Physiotherapy in Medical & Surgical Conditions II | 4(3+1+0) |
| BPT-605 | Physiotherapy Assessment & Diagnosis I | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-606 | Physiotherapy in Medical & Surgical Conditions II: Practical | 1(0+0+2) |
| BPT-607 | Physiotherapy Assessment & Diagnosis I: Practical | 1(0+0+2) |
| BPT-608 | Seminar in clinical issues | 1(0+1+0) |
| BPT-609 | Clinical training | 5(0+0+10) |
| Credit of 6th Semester | 30 | |
SEVENTH SEMESTER
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Total credits (L+T+P) |
|---|---|---|
| BPT-701 | Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic conditions I | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-702 | Physiotherapy in Neurological conditions I | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-703 | Physiotherapy in cardio-thoracic conditions | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-704 | Research Methodology | 2(2+0+0) |
| BPT-705 | Physiotherapy Assessment & Diagnosis II | 1(0+0+2) |
| BPT-706 | Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic conditions I: Practical | 2(0+0+4) |
| BPT-707 | Physiotherapy in Neurological conditions I : Practical | 2(0+0+4) |
| BPT-708 | Physiotherapy in cardio-thoracic conditions : Practical | 2(0+0+4) |
| BPT-709 | Physiotherapy Assessment & Diagnosis II: Practical | 1(0+0+2) |
| BPT-710 | Seminars in clinical issues | 1(0+1+0) |
| BPT-711 | Clinical training | 5(0+0+10) |
| Credit of 7th Semester | 25 | |
EIGHT SEMESTER
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Total credits (L+T+P) |
|---|---|---|
| BPT-801 | Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic conditions-II | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-802 | Physiotherapy in Neurological conditions II | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-803 | Sports Physiotherapy | 3(3+0+0) |
| BPT-804 | Organisation, Administration and Ethics in Physiotherapy | 2(2+0+0) |
| BPT-805 | Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic conditions-II: Practical | 2(0+0+4) |
| BPT-806 | Physiotherapy in Neurological conditions II: Practical | 2(0+0+4) |
| BPT-807 | Sports Physiotherapy: Practical | 2(0+0+4) |
| BPT-808 | Project work | 4(0+4+0) |
| BPT-809 | Seminar in clinical issues | 1(0+1+0) |
| BPT-810 | Clinical training | 5(0+0+10) |
| Credit of 8th Semester | 27 | |
How to apply
Usha Martin University offers admissions to wide range of degree programmes ranging from Bachelors to Post Graduate, Ph.D, M.Phil, in addition to diploma programmes. Usha Martin University aims to facilitate its students to select avenues as per their career goals and interest from among our MBA, BBA, B.Com, B.A (English), B.Sc. (Agriculture), BA (Journalism and Mass Communication), B.Sc. (Physiotherapy).
The admission process of Usha Martin University is fairly easy.
Candidates seeking admissions at Usha Martin University, have two options:
Online Applications:
Candidates who wish to apply online can fill up Application form by clicking “APPLY ONLINE” link on website and payment can also be made online through Debit card, Credit Card and Internet Banking.
Note: Those who are not able to make the online payment can send the payment to the University through a DD of Rs. 500/- in favour of Usha Martin University payable at Jharkhand.
Offline Applications:
Candidates can download the Form from website. If the Application Form is downloaded from the website, the applicants are required to enclose a Demand Draft of `500/- in favour of Usha Martin University, Jharkhand, payable at Jharkhand along with the Application Form, failing which the application shall be rejected.
A duly filled Application Form must be delivered in person or sent through registered post/ speed post/ reputed courier service to ensure that the application form is received by the University within the specified time and date. The form can also be sent to the city office mentioned on the website
Candidates can also collect Application Form from University campus and its selected Branches Offices as mentioned
Note:
After receiving the application form, the candidates will be informed by the University officials within 7 working days, and the information about admission (Through Entrance Exam or Merit Basis) will be intimated to candidates accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Ans: Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a 4-year undergraduate course, including compulsory 6 months of clinical internship, and involving the science of physical movement aimed at preventing disease and disability.
Ans: Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized university with minimum 50% marks.
- The candidate should have completed 12th in science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects.
Yes Physiotherapist can use the prefix Doctor as the are qualified Healthcare Professionals as suggested by WHO.
Ans. Yes, individuals who complete the BPT program can go on to earn a Master of Physiotherapy degree in a number of specialties, such as neurology, sports medicine, orthopedics, and cardiopulmonary medicine. They are also eligible for courses in business management, public health management, hospital administration, and other related fields.
Ans. Usha Martin University is the best college in Ranchi for Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy BPT Course.
Ans: Students must pass the 10+2 exam with a minimum of 50% marks. Some colleges require more than 60% in 10+2. They must have biology or life sciences as one of the core subjects in 10+2. To apply for a postgraduate physiotherapy course, students must have a BPT degree from a recognized institution.
Ans: Average starting Salary for BPT in India is around per year (₹833.3 per month). No prior experience is required to be a BPT. What is the highest salary for a BPT in India? Highest salary that a BPT can earn is ₹4.8 Lakhs per year (₹3 to 4 Lakh per year).
Ans: Is BPT a good career option? Ans. Yes, BPT is a good career option as the demand for physiotherapy is increasing, and they are required by both government and private sectors.
Ans: More than 300 institutions in India offer the BPT program, and some provide admission based on merit in the Class XII board exams, while others require you to take a specific entrance exam such as NEET. It is not mandatory that one clear the NEET entrance exam to enroll in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program.
Ans. The BPT Course (BPT) is an undergraduate professional program that lasts four years and requires a six-month internship. The science of physical movement is the course’s subject.
- If a student admitted to the institute is found to have given any false information or suppressed any material information, his/her admission will be cancelled, and fees will not be refunded.
- Cost of application fee once paid is non-refundable.
- The institute does not take responsibility for the delay in transit involved in receipt and delivery of any communication between the institute and the applicant.
- All disputes are subject to the legal jurisdiction of District Ranchi, Jharkhand, (India).
- Those who are given provisional admission due to non-declaration of their graduation result are required to submit the marks sheet up to 31st October 2020.
- Students must follow all the rules and regulations, framed from time to time by the institute. Breach of any of these may render him/her liable for penalty under the rules and/or expulsion from the institute
The University reserves the right to alter the course content of the programmes, rules and regulations, teaching schedule, tuition fee payable, boarding and lodging fees and/or any other matter pertaining to its working. The Management’s decision will be deemed as final in all such matters.
The minimum eligibility criteria for the admissions to Bachelor in Physiotherapy are as follows:
- The candidate should have passed 12th examination from any recognized board, University or council.
- A candidate seeking admission in Bachelor in Physiotherapy programme must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology Examination or equivalent.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, physically challenged, war widow and other such categories, a relaxation of 5% would apply as per the Government of India reservation policy.