Masters in Physiotherapy in Bangalore

Masters of Physiotherapy

Duration of Course: 2 years.
Eligibility: Pass with 50% marks in BPT or B Sc Physiotherapy from any recognized university, in any country.

The branch of allied healthcare professions that deals with the examination, prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment face by patients through physical intervention is termed as Physical Therapy(PT), or Physiotherapy. The field focuses at addressing the medical issues of the patients by applying mechanical force and movement therapies that include electro-therapy, manual therapy, biomechanics or kinesiology, exercise therapy as means to promote and enhance mobility and function. Physiotherapy aims at facilitating, and subsequently improving the quality of life through the use of such therapies as mentioned. It is noted that as part of remedial measures for several injuries or disorders, physiotherapy is practised and highly recommended.


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After completing graduation in Physiotherapy, the pupil can look for postgraduate physiotherapy courses. With affiliation from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and the Government of Karnataka, the Acharya Institute of Health Science a premium institute for pursuing medical and health sciences programs. It is among the best institutes to look into for postgraduate physiotherapy courses in Bangalore. The basic eligibility criteria laid out by the RGUHS is followed during induction of students. The institute also provides the undergraduate course in physiotherapy or Bachelor of Physiotherapy, which can be followed by Master of Physiotherapy. Also see our Bachelor of Physiotherapy course


Career opportunities after masters:

As discussed above, the salary and kind of job one gets after the successful completion of MPT degree depends on their level of expertise and experience. Nonetheless, there are ample job opportunities available for an MPT graduate in the medical sector.


They can work in areas of:

  • Private Clinics
  • Hospitals
  • Colleges/ Universities
  • Sports clubs/training centers
  • Defense medical institutions

They can work as:

  • Lecturer
  • Chief physiotherapist
  • Therapy Manager
  • Researcher/ Research Assistant
  • Rehabilitator etc.

Syllabi:

 
Year 1: MPT Part-I(Paper-I,II & III):

  • Paper I-Principles of Physiotherapy Practice, Research Methodology and Biostatistics
  • Paper II- Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Electrophysiology
  • Paper III- Physical and Functional diagnosis
Year 2: MPT Part-II(Paper-IV & V):

  • Paper IV- Physiotherapeutics
  • Paper V- Elective
 
Elective:

  • Master of Physiotherapy in Musculo-Skeletal disorders & Sports(MPT-MSS)
  • Master of Physiotherapy in Neurological & Psychosomatic Disorders(MPT-NPD)
  • Master of Physiotherapy in Cardio-Respiratory Disorders(MPT-CRD)
  • Master of Physiotherapy in Community Rehabilitation(MPT-Com)
  • Master of Physiotherapy in Paediatrics (MPT-Ped)


Scheduled no of hours for Hospital Training


I Yr & II Yr MPT 1350

Master in Physiotherapy course (FAQs)


1. Is Math skills needed to do a Physiotherapy course?

Although every institution sets its own list of requirements, a basic understanding of arithmetic, including probability and statistics, would be necessary for further research studies and to understand various angles and technicalities of different human joints and muscles. In addition to that, an urge to serve ailing people and ease them from pain without the side effects of any harmful medicines can come handy.


2. What could be the salary for MPT?

MPT (Master of Physiotherapy) mainly focuses on specializing in a particular field and each department has a varying set of demands in the market. An MPT graduate could fit in the roles of a lecturer, chief physiotherapist, research assistant, researcher, therapy manager, self-employed private consultant/physiotherapist, and much more. The salaries could range between 2 lakhs PA to 20 lakhs PA, in an ascending order of expertise of the candidate.


3. What could be the course fee in Mpt colleges in bangalore?

The course fee for MPT in Bangalore may vary from one college to another. However, the recent surveys show that the average course fee may range somewhere between 1 Lakh to 5 Lakh, depending on the kind of amenities and exposure provided by the college to its students. AIHS, a top ranked physiotherapy college in Bangalore, has varied specializations alongwith great placement opportunities and a practical pedagogical approach to learning, which prepares students as the best physiotherapists in the coming future.


4. What are the eligibility criteria for MPT?

The admission procedure may be either entrance-based or merit-based, which may vary from one institution to another. However, as a basic prerequisite, the candidate should have completed his/her bachelor’s in Physiotherapy and secured a minimum aggregate of 50% during their undergraduate period. Many colleges also require an internship experience as one of the prerequisites for eligibility into top MPT colleges in Bangalore.


5. What is the exam pattern for MPT(Master in Physiotherapy course) in Bangalore?

The Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) entrance exam lasts for about two and a half hours to three and a half hours period. It consists of 200-300 objective type questions across sections such as Human Anatomy, Biomechanics, Exercise, Electrotherapy, Physiotherapy-Rehabilitation in Clinical Sciences Musculoskeletal Neurology. It is a very multidisciplinary stream with a cream of subjects taught in BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) course and an overall understanding of the course. The student must be well-versed in whatever is taught during the years of undergraduation in BPT so that he/she is able to use their strong acumen in the required skills and knowledge for pursuing specialization.


6. Can we do MD after MPT?

MD is a post-graduation course pursued by MBBS grads. MPT cannot pursue this. To pursue MD, eligibility criteria will be to pass MBBS. AIHS has a varied set of specializations for MPT courses and tie-ups with strategic health centers and hospitals. MD refers to Doctor of Medicine, which is a postgraduate degree only for those pursuing MBBS in their undergraduation level. Hence, for you to pursue MD after BPT, you must earn an undergraduate degree in MBBS and then proceed towards MD. However, one must remember that this process is going to take a really long time. Instead, you can opt for pursuing MPT after completing BPT, with specializations in various areas like neurology, cardiology, orthopaedics & sport sciences. This would save a lot of time and open up wide scope of employment opportunities in the same field itself.