| BACHELOR IN PHYSIOTHERAPY | DIPLOMA IN PHYSIOTHERAPY |
| Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) is a 4.5 year undergraduate course pursued by students after the completion of 10+2. | Diploma in Physiotherapy is 2 year diploma course pursued by students after the completion of 10+2. |
| This course focuses on imparting in depth knowledge to the students in curing and treating disabled patients. This course involves both practical and theoretical sessions. | This course deals with improving patients’ disabilities and injuries through massage and use of physical therapy. It develops scientific knowledge, problem-solving, technical and communication skills in an individual.
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| The duration of the course is 4 years excluding 6 months of internship. | The total duration of the course is 2 years. |
| This is a degree course. | This is a diploma programme. |
| The minimum qualification required to pursue this course is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects. | The minimum qualification required to pursue this course is 10th or 10 +2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects. |
| The course fee per year is 50,000rs to 70,000rs | The course fee per year is 40,000rs to 50,000rs |
| Admission is done on a merit based or by qualifying for entrance exam conducted at National, State or University level. | Admission is done on a merit based or by qualifying for entrance exam conducted at National, State or University level. |
| Syllabus of BPT includes Anatomy, Physiology
, Biomechanics, Biochemistry, Sociology, Psychology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Electrotherapy, Exercise therapy, Research Methodology and Biostatistics Community Medicine, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Neuro-Physiotherapy, Evident-Based Physiotherapy, Community-Based Rehabilitation, etc. |
Syllabus of DPT includes Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, First Aid and Nursing, Sociology, Psychology, Fool Science and Nutrition, Pharmacology, Electrotherapy, Biomechanics, Pathology, Microbiology, Clinical Observation, Sports Science and
Medicine, etc.
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| The job profiles after BPT include Therapy Manager, Customer Care Assistant, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Researcher, Assistant Physiotherapist, Research Assistant, Sports Physio Rehabilitator, Self Employed Private Physiotherapist, Sports Physiotherapist, etc. | The job profiles after DPT include Consultant, Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Specialist, Private Practitioner, Community Physiotherapist, Sports Physiotherapist, Assistant Physiotherapist, Therapy Manager, Sports Physio- Rehabilitator, etc. |
| The organizations where Graduates can work are Health Institutions, Defence Medical Establishments, Fitness Centres, Educational Institutions, Hospitals, Physiotherapy Equipment Manufacturers, Orthopaedic Departments, Rehabilitation Centres for the Handicapped, Private Clinics, Sports Training facilities, Schools for Physically Disabled and Mentally Retarded Children, etc. | The organizations where Diploma holders can work are Defence Medical Organisations, Colleges and Universities, Pharma Industry, Health Institutions, Rehabilitation Centres, Private and Government Sectors, Orthopaedic Departments, Gyms and Fitness Centres, Sports Clubs, etc. |
BPT and DPT both are career-oriented courses although there are some differences between them. Students can choose according to their own will and eligibility and must go through proper details of the college and course before applying for it.
