COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
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
Programme Curriculum
- Semester-I + -
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
- Semester-II + -
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
- Semester-III + -
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
- Semester-IV + -
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
| One-Time Fee | Admission Fee | ₹ 10,000 |
| 1st Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 2,20,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| 2nd Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | ₹ 2,20,000 + ₹ 13,000 |
| Total Course Fee | ₹ 4,76,000 |
Scholarship is available for eligible students
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks.
EMPLOYABILITY AREAS
- 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
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Who is eligible for master of Physiotherapy?
+ -You need a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) from a recognised institution, along with one year of clinical experience and must clear the university’s entrance exam and interview.
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How many years is a master's in physiotherapy?
+ -The MPT programme typically spans two years, comprising four semesters.
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Does Physiotherapy need NEET?
+ -NEET is generally not required; entrance is typically through university-specific tests for admission.
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What is the scope of MPT?
+ -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.
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Is physiotherapy a good career?
+ -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.