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The BPT syllabus focuses on the basics of physiotherapy, human physiology, and how to treat various illnesses using surgery and non-surgical procedures. The course is four-and-a-half years and is divided into eight semesters, with core, electives, and practical subjects in BPT.

The BPT course offers numerous job opportunities, such as Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Sports Physio Rehabber, etc. The course also includes training programmes and the required internships.

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BPT Semester-Wise Syllabus
BPT Syllabus and Subjects

Semester-Wise BPT Syllabus

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy Syllabus covers the fundamental knowledge of physiotherapy, human anatomy, and clinical training, along with many skill-based courses and functional subjects throughout the course. The following is the BPT semester-wise syllabus:

BPT 1st Year Syllabus

The table below contains the Bachelor of Physiotherapy subjects for the first year :

Semester I	Semester II
Human Anatomy- I	Human Anatomy- II
Human Physiology- I	Human Physiology- II
Clinical Biochemistry	Clinical Training
General Psychology	Basics and Applied Physics for Physiotherapy
English	Basic Nursing & First Aid

BPT First-Year Practicals

In addition to theoretical ideas, the following practical disciplines are offered in first-year BPT subjects:

Kinesiotherapy
Human Physiology
Thermal Agents

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BPT 2nd Year Syllabus

The table below contains the BPT syllabus for the second year:

Semester III	Semester IV
Kinesiology	Gen. Medicine(including Gerantology& Dermatology)
Clinical Applications of Kinesiology	Physiotherapy Skills
Pathology & Microbiology	Community Medicine, Sociology & Environmental Sciences (Elective)
Exercise Therapy	Pathology
Pharmacology	Advanced instrumentation & Maintenance (Elective)

BPT Second-Year Practicals

In addition to theoretical ideas, the following practical disciplines are offered in second-year BPT subjects:

Psychology & Psychiatry
Electrotherapy
Electro-Diagnostics
Physiotherapy Skills

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BPT 3rd Year Syllabus

The table below contains the semesters of the BPT syllabus for third year:

Semester V	Semester VI
Orthopedics	General Surgery (including Plastic Surgery)
Neurology (Paediatrics, Psychiatry)	Supervised Rotary clinical training
Physiotherapy – General and Super specialty Surgery	Physiotherapy – General & Cardio Thoracic Condition and Pediatrics
Medical and Surgical aspects of Musculoskeletal conditions	Public Health and Preventive Physiotherapy

BPT Third-Year Practicals

In addition to theoretical ideas, the following practical disciplines are offered in third-year BPT course subjects:

Pathology & Microbiology
Research Methodology
Clinical Training

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BPT 4th Year Syllabus

The table below contains the semesters of the BPT syllabus for fourth year:

Semester VII	Semester VIII
Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic Conditions	Research Project Synopsis
Physiotherapy in Community-Based Rehabilitation	Sports Physiotherapy/Hand Conditions (Elective)
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy (Theory & Practical)	Rehabilitation on Medicine
Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions	Internships

BPT Fourth-Year Practicals

In addition to theoretical ideas, the following practical disciplines are offered as fourth-year BPT course subjects:

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy
Neuro physiotherapy
Research Project Synopsis

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BPT Syllabus and Subjects

The BPT subjects aim to impart an understanding of the composition and kinematics of the human anatomy. Aspirants acquire knowledge grounded in the medical discipline associated with the human physique. The Bachelor of Physiotherapy subjects highlight the core, electives, and practicals given below:

BPT Core Subjects

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy subjects consist of core subjects that provide structure and highlight important topics of the course. Below is the list of BPT course subjects:

Human Anatomy
Physiology
Clinical Biochemistry
Kinesiotherapy
General Psychology
Electro Therapy
Gen. Medicine (including Gerontology & Dermatology)
Physical & Functional Diagnostic skills
Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Neurology (including Pediatrics &Psychiatry)
Exercise therapy

BPT Elective Subjects

Candidates can pick up a number of skills from the electives that will aid in their career advancement. The following is a list of the BPT course subjects available as electives:

Ethics in physiotherapy practice
Computer
Ergonomics and Health Promotion
Personality development & Learning styles
Biostatistics and SPSS
Bioengineering & Professional Ethics
Pediatrics/ Manual Therapy
Sports Physiotherapy /Hand Rehabilitation
Foreign Language

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BPT Subjects in Detail

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy syllabus covers in-depth physiotherapy through various subjects that are discussed below:

BPT Subjects	Topics Covered
Human Anatomy-I	Cardio Vascular System, Respiratory System, Urogenital System, Axial skeleton, Sensory Organs, and Digestive System.
English and Communication Skills	Grammar and Vocabulary, Composition, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, and Teamwork.
Human Physiology	Renal Physiology, Body Temperature regulation, Endocrine system, Functional anatomy of the reproductive system.
Biochemistry	Cell Biology, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, Enzymes, Vitamins, Minerals, Acid.
Exercise Therapy	Muscle Strength, Joint & connective tissues, Posture, Gait, Coordination & Balance, and Bronchial Hygiene.

BPT Course Structure

The BPT syllabus emphasizes the importance of practical experience through internships, clinical training, lab projects, and group projects. Given below are a few points that highlight the course structure for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy syllabus:

VIII Semesters
Six months long Internship
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
Practical Workshops
Project/Thesis Submission

BPT Teaching Methodology and Techniques

Technology's growth is considered in many of the approaches and strategies employed in the physiotherapy syllabus. Several teaching tactics can be helpful, which are listed below:

Seminars
Group Projects
Digital Learning
Traditional Classroom-based teaching
Practical Lab sessions
Self Directed Learning

BPT Projects

Students in BPT courses are assigned projects that enable them to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for their future careers. The students must complete the project by the end of the seventh semester. Some of the most popular BPT projects include:

Student perceptions of the effectiveness of peer-supported learning groups compared to team-based learning in faculty-led tutorials.
Why Irish women delay seeking treatment for urinary incontinence: a focus group study.
The effect of rearfoot correction on lower limb kinematics during the dynamic activity of a step up and over in asymptomatic pronators.
The prevalence of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders to the upper limb in student guitar players.

BPT Reference Books

A few BPT books that help study both during and after the course are listed below:

Name of the Books	Authors
Textbook of Surgery	S. Das
Textbook of Medical Pharmacology	Padmaja Uday Kumar
Essentials of Medical Pharmacology	Tripathi
Pharmacology	N. Murugesh
Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics	Satsokar