COURSE OVERVIEW
To be recognised for setting the standards of excellence in professional education. To impart quality education in the field of physiotherapy, providing evidence-based physiotherapy care, sustainable community engagement and encouraging seeds of research.
The Apollo University focuses on promoting academic excellence, widening intellectual horizons and inculcating self-discipline and high values & ethics for the overall personality development of individuals.
At The Apollo University, we have skilled and experienced faculty to impart training and to transform a novice into a competent professional with excellent theoretical knowledge and unsurpassed practical/clinical skills and to motivate interest in research activities, further education and social services.
We provide our students with good infrastructure during the lab sessions to ensure a hands-on experience.
The curriculum also emphasises project-based learning, wherein the students work on projects as part of the study.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
- The aim of the undergraduate course in Physiotherapy is to impart in depth knowledge and skills to a student to become competent in the techniques of physiotherapy and develop the proper attitude required for the practice of Physiotherapy.
- To educate and train the student to independently evaluate, assess, diagnose, prescribe, plan and practice physiotherapy in a competent manner towards those who need such services, with autonomy in quality assurance and maintaining the humanitarian approach of service”.
- Acquire adequate knowledge of the basic medical subjects required in the practice of Physiotherapy.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Programme Curriculum
- First Year + -
S. No. Subject Theory Hours Practical Hours Total Hours Credits Theory Credits Practical Credits Total 1 BPT-101 – Human Anatomy (HA) 180 120 300 12 4 16 2 B.P.T-102 – Human Physiology (HP) 180 120 300 12 4 16 3 B.P.T-103 – Biochemistry (BC) 90 90 6 6 4 B.P.T-104 – Fundamentals of Exercise Modalities (FoEM) 120 60 180 8 2 10 5 B.P.T-105 – Fundamentals of Electro Physical Agents (FoEA) 120 60 180 8 2 10 6 B.P.T-106 – Psychology & Sociology (PS) 120 120 8 8 7 B.P.T-107 – Fundamentals of Healthcare Delivery System in India (FoHS) 120 120 8 8 8 B.P.T-108 – English (EG) 60 60 4 4 9 B.P.T-109 – Information Technology (IT) 60 60 4 4 10 B.P.T-110 – Clinic Orientation (COr) 150 150 5 5 Grand Total 1050 510 1560 70 17 87
- Second Year + -
S. No. Subject Theory Hours Practical Hours Total Hours Credits Theory Credits Practical Credits Total 1 B.P.T-201 – Pathology & Microbiology (PM) 120 120 8 8 2 B.P.T-202 – Pharmacology (PC) 90 90 6 6 3 B.P.T-203 – Public Health & Health Promotion (PH) 120 120 8 8 4 B.P.T-204 – Emergency Care and Life Support Skills (ECLS) 90 30 120 6 1 7 5 B.P.T-205 – Exercise Therapy (ExT) 150 120 270 10 4 14 6 B.P.T-206 – Electrotherapy (ET) 150 120 270 10 4 14 7 B.P.T-207 – Biomechanics & Kinesiology (BK) 120 60 180 8 2 10 8 B.P.T-208 – Yoga and Systems of Medicine (YoG) 120 60 180 8 2 10 9 B.P.T.-209 – Clinical Observation (COb) 210 210 7 7 Grand Total 960 600 1560 64 20 84
- Third Year + -
S. No. Subject Theory Hours Practical Hours Total Hours Credits Theory Credits Practical Credits Total 1 B.P.T-301 – General Medicine and Pediatrics (GMP) 90 30 120 6 1 7 2 B.P.T-302 – General Surgery (GS) 90 30 120 6 1 7 3 B.P.T-303 – Orthopedics (OR) 90 30 120 6 1 7 4 B.P.T-304 – Physiotherapy in Adult and Pediatric Medical and Surgical Conditions (PTMS) 180 120 300 12 4 16 5 B.P.T-305 – Physiotherapy in Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics Conditions (PTO) 180 120 300 12 4 16 6 B.P.T-306 – Physical & Functional Diagnosis & Prescription (PFDP) 120 60 180 8 2 10 7 B.P.T-307 – Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Evidence Based Practice (RMB) 120 120 8 8 8 B.P.T-308 – Clinical Education (CEd) 300 300 10 10 Grand Total 870 690 1560 58 23 81
- Forth Year + -
S. No. Subject Theory Hours Practical Hours Total Hours Credits Theory Credits Practical Credits Total 1 B.P.T-401 – Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery (NPNS) 90 30 120 6 1 7 2 B.P.T-402 – Physiotherapy in Adult and Pediatric Neurological and Neurosurgical Conditions (PTN) 150 60 210 10 2 12 3 B.P.T-403 – Cardiothoracic Diseases and Surgeries (CTD) 90 30 120 6 1 7 4 B.P.T-404 – Physiotherapy in Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Conditions and Surgical Conditions (PTCT) 150 60 210 10 2 12 5 B.P.T-405 – Sports Physiotherapy & Exercise Prescription (PTS) 150 60 210 10 2 12 6 B.P.T-406PT – Ethics, Medico Legal Aspects, Management & Administration (PTLM) 90 90 6 6 7 B.P.T-407 – Community Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation (CPTR) 90 30 120 6 1 7 8 B.P.T-408 – Project Work Orientation [NUES] (PW) 90 0 90 6 0 6 9 B.P.T-409 – Clinical Rotation (CR) 390 390 13 13 GRAND TOTAL 900 660 1560 60 22 82
PROGRAMME FEE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
| One-Time Fee | Admission Fee | ₹ 7,000 |
| 1st Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,80,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 2nd Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,80,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 3rd Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,80,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 4th Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,80,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 5th Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 1,80,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| Total Programme Fee | ₹ 9,72,000 |
Scholarship is available for eligible students
Eligibility
Passed with at least 45% (40% in case the candidates belong to reserved category) marks with Botany, Zoology, Physics and Chemistry or Inter vocational with Bridge course of Biological and Physical Sciences (or) APOSS with Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences from a recognised board or other equivalent board or Intermediate and attain 17 Years as on 31st December of calendar year.
EMPLOYABILITY AREAS
- Consultant Physiotherapist in Multi-specialty Hospitals, Health Care Centres, NGOs
- Corporate Physiotherapist in MNCs
- Health Care Physiotherapy Instructor in Modern Gymnasiums
- Ergonomic Care Advisor
- Physiotherapist in Special Schools for Physically Challenged Children
- Physiotherapist in Old Age Residential Homes
- Sports Physiotherapists
FAQs
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What is the duration for Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)?
+ -The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) programme lasts 5 years (4 years of academic instruction + 1 year of mandatory internship)
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What is the eligibility for Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)?
+ -Students with at least 45% marks in class 12th (40% for reserved categories) with Biology, Physics and Chemistry, from a recognised board, are eligible for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) programme.
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Is physiotherapy a good career?
+ -Yes. Physiotherapy offers excellent career opportunities in hospitals, sports, rehabilitation centres and private practice, with growing demand in healthcare.
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How to get admission in Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)?
+ -After completing class 12th with Biology, Physics and Chemistry, you can apply to a recognised university offering BPT.
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Is NEET required for physiotherapy?
+ -No. NEET is not mandatory for admission to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) programme in most universities, including The Apollo University.