COURSE OVERVIEW

To be recognized 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, widen intellectual horizons; inculcate self-discipline and high ideals for the total personality development of individuals
The Apollo University, we have skilled and experienced faculty to impart training and to convert 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 facilitate our students with good infrastructure during the lab sessions to ensure a hands-on experience
The curriculum also emphasizes project-based learning, wherein the students work on projects as part of the study
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
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- 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.
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- 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”.
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- Acquire adequate knowledge of the basic medical subjects required in the practice of Physiotherapy.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Programme Curriculum
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Semester 1 +
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SEMESTER I Hours / Wk Credits (Total Credits = 22 ) BPTT1101 UC-1 3 3 BPTT1201 UE-1 3 3 BPTT1501 Psychology & Sociology 4 4 BPTT1502 Anatomy-I 4 4 BPTT1503 Physiology-I 4 4 18 18 Practical/Lab BPTL1502 Anatomy -I 4 2 BPTL1503 Physiology -I 4 2 8 4 Total credit score = 18+4= 22
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Semester 2 +
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SEMESTER II Hours / Wk Credits (Total Credits =22) BPTT1102 UC-2 3 3 BPTT1202 UE-2 3 3 BPTT1504 Anatomy -II 4 4 BPTT1505 Physiology -II 4 4 BPTT1506 Biochemistry 4 4 18 18 Practical/Lab BPTL1504 Anatomy -II 4 2 BPTL1505 Physiology -II 4 2 8 4 Total credit score = 18+4= 22
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Semester 3 +
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SEMESTER III Hours / Wk Credits (Total Credits =18+4= 22) BPTT2101 UC-3 3 3 BPTT2201 UE-3 3 3 BPTT2501 Exercise therapy -I 4 4 BPTT2502 Biomechanics 4 4 BPTT2503 Electrotherapy -I
Low and medium frequency –Part -A4 4 18 18 Practical / Lab BPTL2501 Exercise therapy -I 4 2 BPTL2503 Electrotherapy -I
Low and medium frequency –Part -A4 2 8 4 Total credit score = 18+4= 22
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Semester 4 +
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SEMESTER IV Hours / Wk Credits (Total Credits =16+6= 22) BPTT2504 Pathology 2 2 BPTT2505 Microbiology 2 2 BPTT2506 Exercise therapy -II 4 4 BPTT2507 Electrotherapy -I
Low and medium frequency –Part -B4 4 BPTT2508 Electrotherapy -II
High frequency4 4 16 16 Practical / Lab BPTL2506 Exercise therapy -II 4 2 BPTL2507 Electrotherapy -I
Low and medium frequency –Part -B4 2 BPTL2508 Electrotherapy -2
High frequency4 2 12 6 Total credit score = 16+6= 22
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Semester 5 +
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SEMESTER V Hours / Wk Credits (Total Credits =23) BPTT3501 Pediatrics 3 3 BPTT3502 General Medicine 3 3 BPTT3503 Clinical ortho 6 6 BPTT3504 PT Ortho 6 6 BPTT3505 Community medicine-1 3 3 21 21 Practical / Lab BPTL3504 PT Ortho 4 2 4 2 Total credit score = 21+2= 23
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Semester 6 +
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SEMESTER VI Hours / Wk Credits (Total Credits =22) BPTT3506 Pharmacology 2 2 BPTT3507 General surgery/OBG / 3 3 BPTT3508 Clinical Neuro 6 6 BPTT3509 PT Neuro 6 6 BPTT3510 Community medicine-2 3 3 20 20 Practical / Lab BPTL3509 PT Neuro 4 2 4 2 Total credit score = 20+2= 22
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Semester 7 +
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SEMESTER VII Hours / Wk Credits (Total Credits =18) BPTT4501 Biostatistics 2 2 BPTT4502 Research methodology 2 2 BPTT4503 Clinical Cardio 3 3 BPTT4504 PT Cardio 4 4 BPTT4505 Rehabilitation Medicine Including Geriatric Rehabilitation 4 4 15 15 Practical / Lab BPTL4504 PT Cardio 4 2 BPTL4505 Pr Rehabilitation Medicine Including Geriatric Rehabilitation 4 2 8 4 Total credit score = 15+4= 19
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Semester 8 +
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SEMESTER VIII Hours / Wk Credits (Total Credits =18) BPTT4506 Project study 8 8 BPTT4601 PE -I 4 4 16 16 Practical / Lab BPTL1536 Project study 4 2 Total credit score = 16+2= 18
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PE – I +
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PE –I 1. Hand rehabilitation 2. Myofacial Release and Muscle Energy Techniques 3.Diagnostic imaging for physiotherapist 4.Emergency care and BLS
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PE – II +
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PE –II 1.YOGA 2.Spinal manipulations 3.Physiotherapy Ethics and education 4.Diabetic neuropathy
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INTERNSHIP +
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INTERNSHIP S.NO Department PERIOD OF POSTINGS Credits 1 Physiotherapy 1Month 6 2 Orthopaedics 1Month 6 3 General Medicine 1Month 6 4 Apollo Hospital (Aragonda) 1Month 6 5 OBG 15 Days 3 6 Paediatrics 15 Days 3 7 GS 15 Days 3 8 ICU 15 Days 3 Total credits: 36
PROGRAM FEE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Total Programme Fee | 2lakhs /year |
Scholarship is available for eligible students
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- Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy
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- Course should have passed the qualifying examination (Academic stream), after a period of 10+2years of study, with the following subjects :English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology).
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- Candidates who have passed any qualifying examination other than Intermediate examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, shall obtain an Equivalency Certificate from the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh to be eligible to apply. However the eligibility for the course will be verified by the University for Admissions.
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- Candidates who have completed their vocational physiotherapy at the 10+2 level are also eligible for admission.
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