The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) Program

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) Program

Objective

Objective of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy course which is complementary to medicine shall be to allow the students:

  • Train Students to work as independent physiotherapists or in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team to diagnose and treat movement disorders
  • Course works will skill the graduates physical / functional diagnosis, treatment planning, management, administration of physiotherapy treatment and for patient support.
  • To acquire adequate knowledge of basic medical subjects and to develop skill and techniques of therapeutic exercises, electrotherapy and soft tissue manipulation so as to work as rehabilitation team member
  • The graduates will be a competent and reflective physiotherapy practitioner who can function safely and effectively while adhering to legal, ethical and professional standards of practice in a multitude of physiotherapy settings for patients and clients across the lifespan and along the continuum of care from wellness and prevention to rehabilitation of dysfunction.
  • To acquire skills in management, research and teaching in physiotherapy as well as guidance and counselling of patients regarding physiotherapy.
  • To acquire proper attitude for compassion and concerns for patients and welfare of physically handicapped in the community.
  • To practice moral and ethical values and evidence base practice with regard to physiotherapy

duration Duration

  • 4.5 Years Degree Course including 6 months Rotatory Internship

eligibility Eligibility

  • Candidate should have passed 10+2 (12th standard) or equivalent examination with science stream i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with 50% marks in the aggregate of all the subjects marks.
    • Every candidate before admission shall furnish a certificate of medical fitness from an authorized Government Medical Officer that the candidate is physically fit to undertake the Physiotherapy course.
    • Selection of the candidate shall be on the basis of personal interview conducted by the University.

Placement Opportunities

  • Multi-Specialty Hospitals/ Nursing Homes/ Rehabilitation Centres
  • Team Physiotherapist in various sports & Sports & fitness Centres
  • Research and Development works in the pharmaceutical companies and institutional laboratories
  • Teaching Faculty in Colleges and University
  • Schools for mentally retarded and physically disabled children
  • Defence medical establishments
  • Medical Underwriting
  • Excellent jobs opportunities in countries like USA, Australia and Canada.
  • Health Departments
  • Self-Entrepreneurship
  • Airlines and Railways
  • Counsellors in Schools
  • Non-Governmental Organizations
  • Food Industry
  • Consultant for Multinational Companies
  • Quantity food service establishments
  • Health and Wellness industries
  • International Organizations (UNICEF, UNDP, WHO)

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) (4.5 Years Degree Course including 6 months Rotatory Internship)

Program Structure

Year-I

Semester-I

Semester-II

  • Human Anatomy - I
  • Human Physiology - I
  • Biochemistry
  • Sociology
  • English Communication & Soft Skills
  • Introduction to Healthcare Delivery System in India
  • Basic computer and information science
  • Introduction to Yoga- Basic theory, science and techniques
  • Human Anatomy - II
  • Human Physiology - II
  • General and Clinical Psychology
  • Basic principles of Biomechanics
  • Medical terminology and record keeping

Year-II

Semester-III

Semester-IV

  • Pathology
  • Microbiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Biomechanics & Kinesiology
  • Foundation of Exercise Therapy and therapeutic massage
  • Clinical observation
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Bio physics
  • Electrotherapy & Action Therapy
  • Medical/ Physiotherapy Law and Ethics
  • Clinical observation

Year-III

Semester-V

Semester-VI

  • Clinical Orthopaedics
  • General Surgery including burns and plastic surgery & Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • General Medicine, Paediatrics & psychiatry
  • Community Medicine
  • Diagnostic imaging for Physiotherapist
  • Clinical education
  • Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics & Sports
  • Physiotherapy In General Medicine and General surgery
  • Clinical Neurology & Neurosurgery
  • Clinical education

Year-IV

Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

  • Physiotherapy In Neurological Conditions
  • Biostatistics & Research Methodology
  • Health Promotion and Fitness
  • Clinical cardiovascular & pulmonary
  • Principles of Management
  • Critique inquiry, case presentation and discussion
  • Clinical education
  • Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Intensive care
  • Community Physiotherapy
  • Clinical reasoning & Evidence based physiotherapy
  • Research Project
  • Clinical education

 

Semester-IX

  • Internship with Hospital

 

* Details of discipline electives will be given in the Student Handbook.
The program structure is tentative and subject to change, if required.

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus based Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) Program offered by the ICFAI University, Jaipur. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

Pass in Class XII (or equivalent) in any discipline with 50% and above aggregate marks.

Final year students applying for the programs are required to complete their examinations including practical examinations / viva, assignments before August 16, 2024. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate at the time of admission. The admission of applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark-sheets establishing their eligibility. The last date for submitting the proof of eligibility is September 14, 2024, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled.

Admission Criteria

The selection of applicants into the programs is made through application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra / co-curricular activities.

Interview

The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the ICFAI University, Jaipur campus. This is to determine the students’ attitude and motivation to pursue the program.

Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification. The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected students will be required to pay the admission fee towards confirmation of seat.

Special Reservation

There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Rajasthan in any course of the ICFAI University, Jaipur which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum eligibility requirements referred as above. Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

How to Apply

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:

  • Online Application
    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iujaipur.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 500 towards the cost using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Internet Banking) through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.
  • Download of Application Form
    Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.iujaipur.edu.in and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft of Rs. 500 towards the cost of the application in favor of The ICFAI University, Jaipur - Fee Collection A/c payable at Jaipur.
  • Fill the Application Form
    Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

Guidelines on how to Complete the Application Form

Students are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form
  2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS
  3. Provide all available information under appropriate sections
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  5. Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.

Attested Copies of Certificates

Students have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Date of Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate.
  • Marks sheets of Class XII / Degree certificate (as may be applicable).
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Aadhar Card
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.

Submission of Application Form

The completed Application Form for Admission may be sent to:

Admissions Office :
The ICFAI University, Jaipur,
Jamdoli, Agra Road,
Jaipur - 302031, Rajasthan.
Mobile : 09829214535, 08426043404; 9414519618
E-mail : admissions@iujaipur.edu.in
Website : www.iujaipur.edu.in.

Fee Schedule

Students have to pay the Program Fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook.The first semester fee is to be paid on or before September 20, 2024.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) (4.5 Years)
Admission Fee (One Time) Caution Deposit* Semester Fee (in INR) Total Program Fee (Excluding Admission Fee & Caution Deposit)
Domicile Non-Domicile Domicile Non-Domicile
10,000 5,000 27,500 30,000 2,47,500 2,70,000

* Caution deposit will be refunded after the completion of the program without any interest and after adjusting for dues, if any.

Merit Scholarships

The ICFAI University Jaipur offer merit scholarships to students pursuing UG/PG Programs. The scholarships are based on performance in Class XII / Graduation (or equivalent) and Semester-wise performance during the Programs.

A. Merit Scholarships based on Past Academic Record:

Percentage of marks achieved in qualifying examination will decide the amount of scholarship. Scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining the minimum 6.0 GPA. The details are as presented in the following table.

Programs Percentage achieved in qualifying examination
≥ 90% ≥ 80% to < 90% ≥ 70% to < 80% ≥ 60% to < 70%
Amount of Scholarship * (In Rs.)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) (4.5 Years) 74,250 61,875 49,500 -

*Above scholarship amount would be adjusted equally in 8 instalments for BPT (4.5 Years) programs,

B. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance:

Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance (Details presented in the table given below). These scholarships are offered in addition to the scholarships based on the past academic record.

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I Category II Category II
≥ 9.00 ≥ 8.50 -< 9.00 ≥ 8.00 -< 8.50
Programs Amount of Scholarship per semester* (In Rs.)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) (4.5 Years) 8,250 6,050 4,125

Remittance:

All payments should be made by way of Demand Draft in favor of "The ICFAI University, Jaipur - Fee Collection A/c" payable at Jaipur.