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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
Faculty of Health Sciences
Pokhara University
PROGRAM FOCUS
The main focus of the BPT program is to:
- Provide knowledge and skill-oriented education in physiotherapy.
- Deliver clinical physiotherapy education based on evidence-based practices.
- Develop leadership and research capabilities for advanced roles in physiotherapy.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The BPT program is designed to produce graduates capable of critical analysis, decision-making, and providing evidence-based physiotherapy services. The objectives include:
- To assess, interpret, and plan physiotherapy treatment with a patient-centered approach.
- To integrate knowledge from physiotherapy, biomedical, and psychosocial sciences.
- To enhance professional autonomy in clinical settings.
- To improve health and social care delivery effectiveness.
- To contribute to scientific literature and research in physiotherapy.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Graduates of the BPT program will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in assessing and planning physiotherapy interventions.
- Utilize advanced techniques in manual therapy, exercise, and electrotherapy.
- Evaluate and modify treatment plans based on clinical outcomes.
- Apply research findings to physiotherapy practices.
- Exhibit professional integrity, ethical conduct, and reflective practice.
- Demonstrate leadership and adaptability in various healthcare environments.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
BPT graduates can pursue careers in:
- Academia (Education and Research).
- Hospitals in specialties like musculoskeletal, neurology, and cardiopulmonary.
- Clinics, sports and fitness centers.
- Community rehabilitation settings.
- Geriatric, pediatric, and industrial health services.
CURRICULAR STRUCTURE AND PROGRAM FEATURES
The curriculum is structured to provide comprehensive training in physiotherapy through a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and clinical exposure.
- Duration: Four and a half years (Nine semesters).
- Credit Hours: Total 167 credits, including coursework, practical sessions, research, and a six-month compulsory internship.
- Language of Instruction: English.
- Evaluation: Continuous assessment and semester-end examinations.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have completed:
- 10+2 or equivalent with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Minimum 50% in aggregate or GPA of 2.4 with a C+ in science subjects.
Additionally, candidates must pass the entrance examination.
SEMESTER-WISE COURSE DETAILS
Semester I
|
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|
Anatomy I (Basic Concepts and Upper Extremity) |
3 |
|
Anatomy II (Lower Extremity and Pelvis) |
2 |
|
Physiology I (Basic Concepts, Haemopoietic & Musculoskeletal Systems) |
2 |
|
Biochemistry |
3 |
|
Microbiology and Clinical Immunology |
2 |
|
Introduction to Physiotherapy (Including Ethics) |
3 |
|
Laboratory 1 (Anatomy I, II and Physiology I) |
1 |
|
Practical 1 (Introduction to Physiotherapy) |
1 |
|
Total |
17 |
Semester II
|
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|
Anatomy III (Thorax, Abdomen, Endocrine, Reproductive) |
3 |
|
Physiology II (Thorax, Abdomen, Endocrine, Reproductive) |
3 |
|
Biomechanics I (Basic Concepts, Upper Extremity and Thorax) |
2 |
|
Pathology |
3 |
|
Pharmacology |
3 |
|
Behavioral Sciences (Sociology & Psychology) |
3 |
|
Laboratory 2 (Anatomy III and Physiology II) |
1 |
|
Practical 2 (Biomechanics I) |
1 |
|
Practical 3 (Emergency Handling and First Aid) |
1 |
|
Total |
20 |
Semester III
|
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|
Anatomy IV (Neuroanatomy, Head and Neck, Spine) |
3 |
|
Physiology III (Neurophysiology and Special Senses) |
2 |
|
Biomechanics II (Lower Extremity, Spine, TMJ) |
2 |
|
Exercise Physiology and Exercise Prescription |
2 |
|
Laboratory 3 (Anatomy III and Physiology III) |
1 |
|
Practical 4 (Biomechanics II) |
1 |
|
Practical 5 (Assessment Skills and Exercise Therapy I: Extremities) |
3 |
|
Practical 6 (Exercise Physiology and Exercise Prescription) |
1 |
|
Total |
15 |
Semester IV
|
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|
Biostatistics and Introduction to Scientific Evidence |
3 |
|
Health Promotion and Community Medicine |
2 |
|
Electrotherapy (Including Pain Management) |
3 |
|
Practical 7 (Introduction to Scientific Evidence and Health Promotion) |
1 |
|
Practical 8 (Assessment Skills and Exercise Therapy II: Spine, Pelvis, TMJ) |
3 |
|
Practical 9 (Electrotherapy Including Pain Management) |
1 |
|
Clinical Education 1 |
2 |
|
Total |
15 |
Semester V
|
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|
Clinical Orthopedics and Traumatology |
2 |
|
Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery |
2 |
|
Basic Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy |
2 |
|
Basic Neurological Physiotherapy |
2 |
|
Application of Assistive and Adaptive Devices |
2 |
|
Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Decision Making |
3 |
|
Practical 10 (Basic Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) |
1 |
|
Practical 11 (Basic Neurological Physiotherapy) |
1 |
|
Clinical Education 2 (Application of Assistive Devices) |
1 |
|
Clinical Education 3 (Musculoskeletal and Neurological Physiotherapy) |
6 |
|
Total |
22 |
Semester VI
|
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|
Clinical Medicine and Surgery |
3 |
|
Basic Physiotherapy in Cardiopulmonary and Internal Disorders |
2 |
|
Physiotherapy in Pediatrics |
3 |
|
Physiotherapy in Mental Health and Alternative Medicine |
2 |
|
Practical 12 (Cardiopulmonary and Internal Disorders) |
1 |
|
Practical 13 (Physiotherapy in Pediatrics) |
1 |
|
Clinical Education 4 (Cardiopulmonary and Pediatrics Physiotherapy) |
6 |
|
Total |
18 |
Semester VII
|
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|
Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy |
2 |
|
Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy |
2 |
|
Advanced Neurological Physiotherapy |
3 |
|
Hospital Management and Entrepreneurship |
2 |
|
Research Methodology |
2 |
|
Practical 14 (Advanced Musculoskeletal and Sports Therapy) |
2 |
|
Practical 15 (Advanced Neurological Physiotherapy) |
1 |
|
Research Project (Protocol Presentation) |
1 |
|
Clinical Education 5 (Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Sports) |
8 |
|
Total |
23 |
Semester VIII
|
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy |
2 |
|
Community Physiotherapy, Disability, and Disaster Management |
2 |
|
Physiotherapy in Women’s Health and Palliative Care |
2 |
|
Geriatric and Industrial Physiotherapy |
2 |
|
Practical 16 (Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy) |
1 |
|
Practical 17 (Community Physiotherapy and Disaster Management) |
1 |
|
Practical 18 (Women’s Health, Palliative Care, Geriatrics) |
1 |
|
Clinical Education 6 (Community and Women’s Health Physiotherapy) |
9 |
|
Total |
20 |
Semester IX
|
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|
Internship (Six-Month Rotatory Internship) |
12 |
|
Research Project (Thesis and Defense) |
5 |
|
Total |
17 |