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COURSE OVERVIEW

a student of Master Physiotherapy at The Apollo University

The Apollo University’s two-year Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) programme is crafted to help students achieve more advanced roles within the field of physiotherapy. The industry-aligned curriculum aims to establish new benchmarks in professional education and high-quality research. The MPT programme at The Apollo University aims to provide quality learning in evidence-based practice in the field of physiotherapy while developing sustainable community engagement and instilling research capacity.

The goals of the programme include enhancing academic excellence, expanding intellectual perspectives, developing self-discipline, instilling high principles towards personal growth and ultimately ensuring a well-rounded/holistic person. The aim is to develop an inexperienced novice into a competent physiotherapist with a sound knowledge base of the principles of physiotherapy, along with quality practical and clinical skills. The programme will also develop an appetite for research, furthering education and engaging in social services.

The MPT programme also offers specialisations, which allow you to develop expertise in different areas of physiotherapy, such as Orthopaedics, Neurology and Cardiopulmonary. MPT in Orthopaedics focuses on musculoskeletal conditions and rehabilitation methods, MPT in Neurology involves the study of patients with neurological disorders and neurorehabilitation and MPT in Cardiopulmonary prepares students to manage patients with cardiac and respiratory conditions.


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physiotherapy

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

  • To provide students with sufficient theory, practical skills and clinical experience in physiotherapy practice.
  • To prepare students to assess, analyse and evaluate information within a holistic model of health and wellbeing.
  • To provide learning and clinical education experiences that focus on ethical, evidence-based and efficient physiotherapy treatment for both adult and paediatric patients/clients.
  • To enable students to acquire competence in managing a variety of conditions, including musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular/pulmonary and integumentary disorders.
  • To improve students’ understanding of the fundamental concepts of health, illness and disability

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Acquire outcome based competencies aligned with global standards.
Gain in-depth knowledge and skills for diagnosis, clinical reasoning, research and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate professional autonomy in specialised physiotherapy across healthcare and community settings.
Effectively manage interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary referrals with follow-up.
Develop leadership skills to manage academic and clinical physiotherapy departments.
Corporate Physiotherapist in MNCs

Programme Curriculum

  • S.NO Course code Course Title Teaching Hours /sem Total Hours per sem
    Lecture Hours Non-Lecture/ Clinical Hours Credits
    1 MPT T1501 Ethics and Practice 45 60 3+2 105
    2 MPT T1502 Physiotherapy Research and Statistics 45 60 3+2 105
    3 MPT T1603O Speciality– I-Applied Basics of Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics and Manual Therapy 45 60 3+2 105
    4 MPT T1603N Speciality– I- Applied Basics of Physiotherapy in Neurology 45 60 3+2 105
    5 MPT T1603C Speciality– I-Applied Basics of Physiotherapy in Cardio Vascular and Pulmonary Conditions 45 60 3+2 105
    6 MPT J1504 Speciality– I- Advanced Exercise Physiology and Exercise Psychology including Exercise therapy(Physiotherapeutic –I) 45 60 3+2 105
    Clinical training –I – 180 0+6 180
  • S.NO Course code Course Title Teaching Hours /sem Total Hours per sem
    Lecture Hours Non-Lecture/ Clinical Hours Credits
    7 MPT J1505 Advanced Electro Physiology including Electro therapy (Physiotherapeutic –II) 45 60 3+2 105
    8 MPT T1506 Applied kinesiology and corrective exercise prescription 30 90 2+3 120
    9 MPT T1607O Speciality– II-Physiotherapy assessment and Evaluation in Musculoskeletal Disorders 30 90 2+3 120
    10 MPT T1607N Speciality– II- Physiotherapy assessment and Evaluation in Neurological Disorders 30 90 2+3 120
    11 MPT T1607C Speciality– II- Physiotherapy assessment and Evaluation in Cardio Vascular and Pulmonary Conditions 30 90 2+3 120
    12 MPT T15 08 Evidence based physiotherapy and clinical reasoning 30 – 2+0 30
    13 MPT P1609O Research Dissertation (Selection, review and procedure approval)* 30 90 2+3 120
    14 MPT P1609N Research Dissertation (Selection, review and procedure approval)* 30 90 2+3 120
    15 MPT P1609C Research Dissertation (Selection, review and procedure approval)* 30 90 2+3 120
    MPTL15 10 Clinical training II (Speciality) – 270 0+9 270
  • S.NO Course code Course Title Teaching Hours /sem Total Hours per sem
    Lecture Hours Non-Lecture/ Clinical Hours Credits
    12 MPT J2511O Speciality – III Advances in Physiotherapy Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders of Upper and Lower Extremities 30 60 2+2 90
    13 MPT J2511N Speciality – III Advances in Physiotherapy Diagnosis and Management of CNS Disorders 30 60 2+2 90
    14 MPT J2511C Speciality – III Advances in Physiotherapy Diagnosis and Management of Cardiac Conditions 30 60 2+2 90
    15 MPT L2512O Research Dissertation (Research process)* 30 60 2+2 90
    16 MPT L2512N Research Dissertation (Research process)* 30 60 2+2 90
    17 MPT L2512C Research Dissertation (Research process)* 30 60 2+2 90
    18 MPTT2401 Elective 1 Diabetic Education 30 60 2+2 90
    19 MPTT2401 Elective 1 Hand Physiotherapy
    20 MPTT2401 Elective 1 Antenatal Physiotherapy
    21 MPTT2401 Elective 1 Advancement in Manual therapy
  • S.NO Course code Course Title Teaching Hours /sem Total Hours per sem
    Lecture Hours Non-Lecture/ Clinical Hours Credits
    22 MPT J2613O Speciality – IV Advances in Physiotherapy Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders of Vertebral Column 30 60 2+2 90
    23 MPT J2613N Speciality – IV Advances in Physiotherapy Diagnosis and Management of PNS Disorders 30 60 2+2 90
    24 MPT J2613C Speciality – IV 30 60 2+2 90
    Advances in Physiotherapy Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Conditions
    Clinical training III (Speciality) – 270 0+9 270
    MPT L2614O Research Dissertation(Research submission &Dissemination)* 30 120 2+4 150
    25 MPT L2614N Research Dissertation(Research submission &Dissemination)* 30 120 2+4 150
    MPT L2614C Research Dissertation(Research submission &Dissemination)* 30 120 2+4 150

PROGRAMME FEE AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Programme Fee SCHOLARSHIPS Admission Process
One-Time Fee Admission Fee ₹ 10,000
1st Year Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee ₹ 2,00,000 + ₹ 13,000
2nd Year Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee ₹ 2,00,000 + ₹ 13,000
Total Course Fee ₹ 4,36,000

Scholarship is available for eligible students

Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks.

EMPLOYABILITY AREAS

health care/service
  • Hospital Physiotherapist
  • Nursing Home Physiotherapist
  • Primary Health Care Physiotherapist
  • Community Health Physiotherapist
  • Domiciliary/Residential Physiotherapy Practitioner
  • Physiotherapist in Educational & Research Institutions
  • Occupational Health Centre Physiotherapist
  • School & Special School Physiotherapist
  • Geriatric Care Physiotherapist

FAQs

  • The scope is wide as the MPT programme trains you in orthopaedics, neurology, or cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, preparing you for advanced clinical practice, research and impactful roles in healthcare.

  • Yes, physiotherapy is an excellent career choice as it offers a fulfilling healthcare career, with opportunities across hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centres, sports and research.