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Pokhara University (PU)

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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

Eligible Criteria:

  • Must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects from a recognized educational institution and passed with a minimum of 50% or 2.4 CGPA in the Proficiency Certificate Level or Grade 12 Science Group. or Students from A-level or other similar programs with different grading systems should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects and passed with a minimum of 50 percent or 2.4 CGPA. or Proficiency Certificate Level / Diploma in Health Science (Ayurveda or Medical Lab Technology or Radiography or Physiotherapy or Pharmacy or Ophthalmic Science) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (for applying in related academic program like BSc MLT from CMLT, B Pharm from Diploma in Pharmacy) or Proficiency Certificate/Diploma in Health Science (Medical Lab Technology or Ophthalmic Science or Dental Science or Pharmacy or Radiography or Ayurveda or Physiotherapy) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and having studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subject with minimum 50% in aggregate from National Examination Board Percent or 2.4 CGPA (CGPA) marks and obtained the equivalence of class 12th science group and should be registered in the concerned council.

About Program:

Physiotherapy is the health profession integral to all health across the lifespan that promotes the well being of an individual through health promotion, prevention and rehabilitation that encompasses physical, psychological, emotional, social and environmental factors. physiotherapy provides services to individuals and the community where mobility and functioning are or may be threatened due to injury, pain, illness, dysfunction or environmental factors. Physiotherapy is based on physiotherapy science and it applies to research and knowledge from many other fields (e.g., medical science, health sciences, physical education, social and behavioral sciences). The art and science of physiotherapy are used in the treatment of patients with the disease, disability or injury and aim to achieve and maintain optimal functional capacity. Physiotherapists need to understand human functional abilities and limitations.

Courses:

SEMESTER 1

Code

Name

Cr. Hours

-

Anatomy I (Basic Concepts and Upper Extremity)

-

Anatomy II (Lower Extremity and Pelvis)

-

Physiology I (Basic Concepts, Haemopoietic and Musculoskeletal System)

-

Biochemistry

-

Microbiology and Clinical Immunology

-

Introduction to Physiotherapy (Including Ethics)

-

Laboratory 1 (Anatomy I, II and Physiology I)

-

Practical 1 (Introduction to Physiotherapy)

SEMESTER 2

Code

Name

Cr. Hours

-

Anatomy III (Thorax, Abdomen, Endocrine, Reproductive)

-

Physiology II (Thorax, Abdomen, Endocrine, Reproductive)

-

Physiology II (Thorax, Abdomen, Endocrine, Reproductive)

-

Pathology

-

Pharmacology

-

Behavioral Sciences (Sociology and Psychology)

-

Laboratory 2 (Anatomy III and Physiology II)

-

Practical 2 (Biomechanics I: Basic Concepts, Upper Extremity, Thorax & Chest Walls)

-

Practical 3 (Emergency Handling and First Aid)

SEMESTER 3

Code

Name

Cr. Hours

-

Anatomy IV (Neuroanatomy, Head and Neck, with Spine)

-

Physiology III (Neurophysiology and Special Senses)

-

Biomechanics II (Lower Extremity, Spine, and TMJ)

-

Exercise Physiology and Exercise Prescription

-

Laboratory 3 (Anatomy IV and Physiology III)

-

Practical 4 (Biomechanics II)

-

Practical 5 (Assessment Skills and Exercise Therapy I: Extremities)

-

Practical 6 (Exercise Physiology and Exercise Prescription)

SEMESTER 4

Code

Name

Cr. Hours

-

Biostatistics and Introduction to Scientific Evidence

-2

-

Health Promotion and Community Medicine

-

Electrotherapy (Including Pain Management)

-

Practical 7 (Introduction to Scientific Evidence and Health Promotion)

-

Practical 8 (Assessment Skills and Exercise Therapy II: Spine, Pelvis and TMJ)

-

Practical 9 (Electrotherapy Including Pain Management)

-

Clinical Education 1

SEMESTER 5

Code

Name

Cr. Hours

-

Clinical Orthopedics and Traumatology

-

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery

-

Basic Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

-

Basic Neurological Physiotherapy

-

Application of Assistive and Adaptive Devices

-

Evidence based Practice and Clinical Decision Making

-

Practical 10 (Basic Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy)

-

Practical 11 (Basic Neurological Physiotherapy)

-

Clinical Education 2 (Application of Assistive and Adaptive Devices)

-

Clinical Education 3 (Musculoskeletal and Neurological Physiotherapy)

SEMESTER 6

Code

Name

Cr. Hours

-

Clinical Medicine and Surgery

-

Basic Physiotherapy in Cardiopulmonary and Internal Disorders

-

Physiotherapy in Pediatrics

-

Physiotherapy in Mental Health and Alternative Medicine

-

Practical 12 (Basic Physiotherapy in Cardiopulmonary and Internal Disorders)

-

Practical 13 (Physiotherapy in Pediatrics)

-

Clinical Education 4 (Physiotherapy in Cardiopulmonary and Internal Disorders, Physiotherapy in Pediatrics)

SEMESTER 7

Code

Name

Cr. Hours

-

Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

-

Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy

-

Advanced Neurological Physiotherapy

-

Hospital Management and Entrepreneurship

-

Research Methodology

-

Practical 14 (Advanced musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy)

-

Practical 15 (Advanced Neurological Physiotherapy)

-

Research project (Protocol Presentation)

-

Clinical education 5 (Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy)

SEMESTER 8

Code

Name

Cr. Hours

-

Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Internal Disorders

-

Community Physiotherapy, Disability and Disaster Management

-

Physiotherapy in Women’s Health and Palliative Care

-

Geriatric and Industrial Physiotherapy

-

Practical 16 (Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Internal Disorders)

-

Practical 17 (Community Physiotherapy, Disability and Disaster Management)

-

Practical 18 (Physiotherapy in Women’s Health and Palliative Care, Geriatric and Industrial Physiotherapy)

-

Clinical Education 6 (Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy Women’s Health, Community Physiotherapy)

SEMESTER 9

Code

Name

Cr. Hours

-

Internship (Six-month Rotatory Internship)

-

Research Project (Thesis and Defense)

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