Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) is a four and a half year professional course that trains the candidates to treat muscle spasms and injuries. This course focuses on the physical movements of the body to treat various conditions such as asthma, sports injuries, chronic heart disease, stroke, cystic fibrosis, etc. It also highlights the importance of six months of clinical internship. Physiotherapy is a branch of healthcare that teaches about physical movement including manual therapy, exercises, and application of electro-physical mode of treatment, which cure a variety of disabilities and diseases related to the spine, back, neck, and even stress-related problems.

Candidates seeking admission in this course must have passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregrate score of 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects from a recognized university. Admission can be taken directly or on merit basis.

After completing BPT, individuals can work in Private as well as Public hospitals or organization. The demand for good physiotherapists is rising. Physiotherapists are required in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, fitness centres, sports centres, defence establishments, etc. Physiotherapists can also run their own clinic and attend to their patients’ needs.

The Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) eligibility criteria is mentioned below:

• • Candidates must have acquired a minimum of 45% in 10+2.
  • The compulsory subjects in 10+2 are Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
  • The minimum age for admission is 17years and upper age limit for pursuing this course is 35 years.
  • Students waiting for their Intermediate result can also apply for this course.

BPT or Physiotherapists are required in each department of a hospital, whether it is ICU or geriatrics. They can also work independently and run their own Physiotherapy centre. Physiotherapy career is a very challenging & interesting career in the health care system. They get specializations in certain fields such as geriatrics, cardiorespiratory, geriatrics, orthopaedics and neurology. There is a wide range of career option in India as well as in abroad for BPT graduates.

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Listed below are some of the profiles in which candidates get recruited:

• • Physiotherapist
  • Osteopath
  • Sports Physiotherapist
  • Rehabilitator
  • Consultant
  • Physiotherapy teacher
  • Health Care Physiotherapy Instructor

• Medanta Hospital
• Fortis Hospital
• Apollo Hospital
• Max Hospital
• Kailash Hospital
• Tata Memorial Hospital
• AIIMS Hospital
• Defence Department

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Salary offered to Physiotherapy graduates is very attractive. They earn salary ranging from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 15 lakh per annum. Salaries also increase as per their profile and experience in the same field.