B.Sc in Physiotherapy is an undergraduate course in science. The duration of the course is 3 to 4 years (depending on the University that offers the course). The course study mainly covers the method and techniques used in the eradication of diseases via physical exercises. The modern methods in physiotherapy treatment such as Electrotherapy, Rehabilitation Therapy, etc are also covered under the course. Diverse aspects related to medical science like Human Anatomy, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, etc are also covered under the course. Upon completion of the course, the students gain skills in maintenance, assessment, and restoration of physical functions of human body.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

• Equips candidate with necessary skills to identify disability of the patient, and to suggest treatment accordingly
• Acts as the base to pursue higher education programs like Master of Physical Therapy
• Allows the candidate to work as a freelancer or can work under any of the public or private sector organizations

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Those candidates who have passed XII class with 50% marks are eligible to apply for the course. The qualification must be obtained from a reputed educational institution with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects. The marks obtained in XII class are counted as the prime concern during the admission process. Some reputed educational institutions conduct entrance test for the selection process.

Admission Procedure of Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

First of all the candidate should visit the authorized web portal of the University or institution that offers the course. Here they can find the course details and admission details. The application forms along with detailed information brochure can be downloaded from these web portals. The downloaded form must be filled up clearly. The filled application forms must be posted to the concerned address before the last date. The form can be submitted through online method also.

Colleges offering Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

• Bajkul Milani MahaYidyalaya, Midnapore, West Bengal
• Calicut University/University of Calicut, Calicut, Kerala
• Capital College, Bangalore, Karnataka
• College of Paramedical Science, Midnapore, West Bengal
• Garden City College, Bangalore, Karnataka
• Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Harayana
• IASE University, Sardarshahr, Rajasthan
• Jodhpur National University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
• Kanya Mahavidhyalaya, Jalandhar, Punjab
• Midnapur College, Midnapore, West Bengal
• National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped, Kolkata, West Bengal
• Pingla Thana College, Midnapore, West Bengal
• Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences University, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
• Raja N.L. Khan Women’s College, Midnapore, West Bengal
• Saaii College of Medical Science and Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
• Sardar Bhagwan Singh Post Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science and Research, Dehradun, Uttarkhand
• Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Shivalik Institute of Paramedical Technology, Manimajra, Chandigarh
• Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra
• Vidyasagar College, Kolkata, West Bengal
• White Memorial College of Physiotherapy, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

First Year

• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Psychology & Sociology
• Medical Electronics & Computer Application
• Biophysics & Biostatistics
• Basic Nursing, First aid and Orientation to Physiotherapy

Second Year

• Pathology & Microbiology
• Pharmacology
• Exercise Therapy & Manual Therapy
• Electrotherapy
• Biomechanics & Kinesiology
• Rehabilitation Therapy

Third Year

• Clinical Orthopaedics
• Clinical Neurology & Neurosurgery
• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Medicine & Surgery in Cardio Thoracic Condition
• Community Medicine
• Physiotherapy Ethics & Law

Fourth Year

• Orthopedic Physiotherapy
• Neurological Physiotherapy
• Chest Physiotherapy
• Sports Physiotherapy
• General Physiotherapy
• Allied Therapeutics
• Research Methodology Organization & Administration

Text Books on Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

• A Premier of Orthopedic Biomechanics by George van B. Cochran
• Aids to P.T. by J.M. Lee
• Anatomy and physiology of yogic practice by M.M. Gone
• Basic Athletic training by Cramer
• Basic athletic Training by Cramer
• Basic Biomechanics of the skeletal system by Victor H. Frankel
• Basic radio by M. Tepper
• Clayton’s Electrotherapy by Angel Forster and Nigel Palestanga
• Clinical Electritherapy by Kahn
• Clinical Electrotherapy by Currier
• Clinical Orthopaedics for Physical Therapy  by Campbell
• Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy by Goodman and Snyder
• Electricity and Magnetism by Brijlal and Subramanyam
• Electronic Principles by A.P. Malvino
• Electrotherapy and Light Therapy by Kovac’s
• Elements of Pediatric Physiotherapy by Eckers
• Elements properties of matter by D.S. Mathur
• Fundamentals of physics by Verghese, Parvathy Sebastian
• General Surgical Operations by R.M. Kirk and R.C.N. Williamson
• Gynecology and Obstetrics in the Health care of a Woman by Seymoul L. Romney, Mary Jane Gray, J. A. Merrill
• Handbook of electronics by Gupta and Kumar
• Key issue in Neurological Physiotherapy by Ada/Canning
• Krusen’s textbook of physical medicine and rehabilitation by Krusen kortke
• Medicine and Neurology by Davidson
• Medicine and Neurology by Golwala
• Medicine by Golwala
• Modern College Physics by Harvey E. White
• Muscle testing by Daniel
• Orthopaedics and Traumtology by Natarajan
• Orthopaedics by Aplay
• Outline of fracture by Adams
• Outline of Orthopaedics by Adams
• Practical exercise therapy by Margaret hollies
• Principles and Practice of Medicine by Davidso
• Principles of Biochemistry by A. Lehninger
• Principles of exercise therapy by Dena Gardner
• Principles of Gynecology by Jeffcoat
• Rehabilitation medicine by Joel A. Delisa
• Review of medical physiology by Ganong
• S Dynamics of Clinical Rehabilitative Exercise by Order
• Science and medicine of exercise and sports by Warren R. Johnson
• Structural Kinesiology by E.P. Braham U.N. Wooten
• Surgery by Nan
• Technique of Electrotherapy and its physical and physiological basis by Stafford L. Osborne and Harold J. Holmquest
• Textbook of Biochemistry by A.C. Deb
• Textbook of Biochemistry by West and Todd
• Textbook of Gynecology by Shaw
• Textbook of Medical Biochemistry by Chatterjee and Shinde
• The Children’s Sports injuries by David Kennedy
• The yogi philosophy of physical well being by Yogi Tamacharaka
• Theapeutic Electricity by Sydney Litch
• Therapeitic Exercise by Basmajian
• Therapeutic Electricity by Sydney Litch
• Yoga stretching and relaxation for sports men by Capt. M. Rajan

Job and Career after Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Physiotherapist is of high demand in hospitals and in health care organizations. The main role of these professionals is to cure the difficulties of physically challenged people. They follow various therapy treatments and physical exercises for this purpose. These candidates are also required in fitness centers, sports club, etc. Academics are another area where the candidates can do well with teaching jobs. The possible employment areas and the job profiles after B.Sc Physiotherapy are mentioned here.

Employment Areas

• Health care institutions
• Rehabilitation Centers for the Handicapped
• Sports Training Facilities
• Defense Medical Establishments
• Universities and Colleges
• Public Educational Institutions
• Government Hospitals
• Orthopedic Departments
• Schools for the Mentally Retarded and Physically Disabled Children
• Community health centers

Job Types

• Assistant Physiotherapist
• Osteopath
• Customer Care Assistant
• Lecturer
• R Sports Physio-Rehabilitator
• Research Assistant
• Researcher
• Therapy Manager
• Self Employed Private Physiotherapist

Remuneration after Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

The salary package offered for Physiotherapist may vary from public to private sector enterprises. The compensation packages will be high in private firms. In these firms, the candidate can expect salary with in the range of Rs. 7,500/- to Rs. 10,000/- per month (at entry level). By growing experience, the salary packages may go up to Rs. 40, 000/- per month. Physiotherapist in government hospitals are offered with salary in the range of Rs. 9300/- to 34800/- per month.