Bachelor of Physiotherapy Syllabus: What You’ll Learn in Each Year

Human Anatomy

Upper extremities, Osteology, Respiratory System, Sensory Organs, Thorax, Head - face - and neck, Embryology

Exercise Therapy

Relaxation, Goniometry,Hydrotherapy,  Massage manipulation, Suspension therapy, Walking aids, Yoga,

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy of deformities, Physiotherapy of infectious diseases, Fitness and health promotion, Community Health, Paediatric neurology, Drug Therapy, Management of Amputation       

Neurology

Respiratory conditions of childhood,Multiple Sclerosis, Polyneuropathy, Head injury, Nutritional disorders of childhood, Mood disorders, Brain tumors and spinal tumors

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Amputations, Peripheral nerve injuries, Degenerative and inflammatory conditions, Diseases in the joints and bones, Soft tissue injuries, Orthopaedic surgeries, Lumbar and Cervical Pathology

Six Month Internship

Clinical Internship with hands-on experience in Physiotherapy departments at hospitals or clinics.

Clinical Testing

Students are taught about the different types of clinical tests and special tests for various body parts, such as upper and lower joints.

Physiotherapy evaluation

Students learn about the importance of PT evaluations for various conditions.

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

Students learn about the principles, procedures and techniques of CPR, understanding signs of heart attack, etc.

Acupuncture

Students learn about the history of acupuncture, along with procedures to conduct it, whom to treat and whom not to treat, etc.

Clinical Diagnosis

Students learn on how to conduct clinical diagnosis of orthopaedic conditions, cardiac conditions, OBG, and more.

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Human Physiology

Human Physiology I

General cell learnings, haematology, how muscles functions, and more on systems.

Human Anatomy

Human Anatomy I

Different body systems, muscles, nerves, thorax, head, limbs and study of other body parts.

English and Communication Skills

English and Communication Skills

Learnings on basic grammar, vocabulary, critical thinking skills.

Electrotherapy

Electrotherapy I

Study of bioelectronics, electric supply, action and thermotherapy, currents, waves, etc.

2

Human Anatomy

Human Anatomy II

Students study neuroanatomy and about the pelvis, trunk, and abdomen.

Human Physiology

Human Physiology II

This subject teaches the student about the senses, hormones, reproductive organs, kidneys and more.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry

Students are taught about cells, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, vitamins, etc.

Exercise Therapy I

Exercise Therapy I

The study of basic biomechanics, along with relaxation tips, yoga, hydrotherapy, therapy, etc.

Computer Science

Computer Science

This subject explains about the MS Office, SPT, searching for medical literature, hospital software, etc.

3

Pathology and Microbiology

Pathology and Microbiology

These two subjects explain cell injury, muscle disease, immunology, etc.

Exercise Therapy

Exercise Therapy II

Study of  good posture, gait, breathing exercises, muscle strength, etc.

Psychology

Psychology

Study of psychology, emotions and motivation, memory, stress, personality styles, etc.

Biomechanics

Biomechanics

Explains about the joints and muscle structure and kinematics and kinetics in ADL.

First and Emergency Care

First and Emergency Care

Focuses on basic first aid and the concepts of emergency, how to identify vital signs, etc.

4

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

An introduction to Drugs for many-body systems, chemotherapy and endocrinology.

Electrotherapy

Electrotherapy II

Low, medium and high-frequency currents, LASER and UV rays are learnt in this subject.

General Medicine

General Medicine

This subject consists of dermatology, gerontology and cardio-respiratory medicine.

Community Medicine, Sociology, and Environmental Sciences

Community Medicine, Sociology, and Environmental Sciences

Students study sociology, environmental sciences, community, addiction, etc.

5

Orthopaedic and Traumatology

Orthopaedic and Traumatology

Learnings on fractures (multiple body parts), amputations, tissue injuries, etc.

Neurology

Neurology

This subject explains  psychiatry and paediatrics. Many diseases.

Physical and Functional Diagnostic Skills

Physical and Functional Diagnostic Skills

Learnings on assessing obesity, hand precision, neuromuscular dysfunction, etc.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

In-depth study of the female body, including pregnancy, menopause and childbirth.

6

General Surgery

General Surgery

Learnings on Plastic surgery, abdominal surgery, thoracic surgery, clinical radiology, trauma, etc.

Research Methodology and Biostatistics

Research Methodology and Biostatistics

Students study about research design, sampling design, statistical methods, etc.

Physiotherapeutic skills

Physiotherapeutic skills

Learnings on Human development and maturation, manual therapy, electrodiagnosis, etc.,

Bio-engineering and Professional Ethics

Bio-engineering and Professional Ethics

Study of Aids for the body and adaptive devices, and basic ethics to follow.

7

Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Sciences

Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Sciences

This subject deals with deformities, infectious diseases, and various other conditions.

Physiotherapy in Community Based Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy in Community Based Rehabilitation

Learnings on Community health, health and fitness..

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Physiotherapy in Neurosciences

Physiotherapy in Neurosciences

Both neurology and the scope of paediatric neurology are extensively discussed.

Physiotherapy in Cardiorespiratory and General Conditions

Physiotherapy in Cardiorespiratory and General Conditions

There are several physiotherapy techniques provided to them to learn. Burns, medication therapy, intensive care units, and other subjects are covered.