Academic & Curriculum Standards
The Bhartiye Physiotherapy Medical Association (BPMA) recommends uniform standards of academic curriculum and clinical training for physiotherapy programs in India.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
- Duration: 4.5 Years (including 6 months of compulsory rotatory clinical internship).
- Core Syllabus: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Biomechanics, Pathology & Microbiology, Pharmacology, Electrotherapy, Exercise Therapy, Orthopaedics, Neurology, General Medicine, and General Surgery.
- Clinical Training: Minimum 1,200 hours of clinical postings in recognized hospitals and rehabilitation centres.
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)
- Duration: 2 Years.
- Specializations: Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardiopulmonary, Sports, Paediatric, and Geriatric Physiotherapy.
- Research & Thesis: Compulsory research project and thesis submission under approved guides.
