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About BPT

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) is a four-year undergraduate professional programme that covers all the aspects of the science of physical movement and channelizing it to prevent disability and diseases of movement. Physiotherapy or physical therapy is an allied health profession that helps people increase, maintain or restore their physical mobility, function, and strength. To pursue BPT the candidates should possess minimum eligibility criteria i.e. having completed class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects.

BPT is a four-year-long course including compulsory six months of clinical internship and is mainly divided into 8 semesters or on an annual examination basis, depending upon the coursework and practical sessions. The average course fee for BPT is Rs 80,000 to Rs 4,25,000. Which may vary based on the universities/colleges' standards.

Description Of BPT

Physiotherapy graduates get hired in top hospitals and health centres with attractive salary packages. Some top fitness centres in India also attract the best talents in the industry to train their clients appropriately. Some leading recruiters are, Help Age India, Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Hospital, Hosmat hospital, Talwalkers Pantaloon Fitness Pvt Ltd, etc. If candidates can prove their practical expertise, then they can find lucrative jobs in the sports stadium, ministry of sports, various health societies, etc. They can also take up independent practice and practice as a freelancer. There is a decent requirement for a physiotherapist in countries such as the US and UK.

Possible positions the BPT graduates can expect to secure a job are Physiotherapist, Researcher, Lecturer, Homecare physiotherapist, Sports physio rehabilitator, Medical coding analyst. The average annual initial salary ranges between Rs 2.8 to Rs 8 Lakh per annum, depending upon the candidate’s expertise in the field and relevant skillset.