Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)- Course Overview
Duration: 2 yrs |Mode: Regular|Avg. Fees: 70000-75000 / Year

About Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)

The Master of Physiotherapy or MPT course is a 2-year postgraduate programme under allied health sciences with the aim of enhancing the quality of life of an individual. Like most PG medical and allied health science course, MPT is a research-oriented programme which directly allows for a deeper and extensive understanding of Physiotherapy and its effects on human well-being.

Under the curriculum of a Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) course, a student will gain the appropriate knowledge and skills to provide medical solutions to one’s physical disabilities. Moreover, students will be exposed to a number of case studies and clinical practices which will allow for a critical and analytical understanding of the field and its applications.

As MPT graduates, candidates will take part in rehabilitative and restorative medical practices to combat issues of motor disabilities, improvement of posture, respiratory issues and many other physically restrictive disabilities which causes normal people to work harder to participate in normal routines.

Master of Physiotherapy Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Requirement: BPT (Bachelors in Physiotherapy) from a recognised university
  • Minimum Marks Required: 50% to 60% (May vary for different colleges)
  • Age Limit: Not specified

Master of Physiotherapy Course Highlights

Level

Postgraduate

Duration

2 years

Degree NameMaster’s

Minimum Academic Requirement

BPT or equivalent

Minimum Aggregate Score Requirement

50% or more

Exam Type

Semester

Admission/Selection Process

Entrance/Merit-Based

Average Course Fees

INR 80,000 per year

Average Initial Salary

INR 3,75,000

Areas of Employment

Govt/Pvt Hospitals, Fitness Centres, Health Centres, Sports Training Centres, etc.

Master of Physiotherapy Admission Process:

  • The admission process for Master of Physiotherapy varies for different colleges. 
  • Some institutes offer direct admissions based on candidates’ performance in the bachelor’s degree exams. 
  • Some colleges, on the other hand, conduct entrance exams to select students. 
  • Those who manage to perform well in these exams are then called for the counselling process.  
  • Some of the popular MPT entrance exams in India are All India Post Graduate Physiotherapy Entrance Test, CET Entrance Exam for Master’s Program, NEET PG, etc. 

Career Options and Job Prospects

Employment Areas
  • Fitness Centres
  • Health Clubs
  • Physiotherapy Clinics
  • Hospitals
  • Sports Training Facilities
  • Private Clinics
  • Orthopaedic Departments
  • Physiotherapy Equipment Manufacturers
Job Roles
  • Physiotherapist
  • Osteopath
  • Research Assistant
  • Sports Physio Rehabilitator
  • Therapy Manager
Salary After MPT
  • The entry-level salary of a physiotherapist is between Rs. 2.75 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh.
  • However, salary packages are higher at private clinics and hospitals as compared to government ones.

Master of Physiotherapy Syllabus

First Year:

Research Methodology and Biostatistics – Introduction

Sampling Distribution and Basic Probability

Musculoskeletal Structure

Biomechanics of Tissues

Exercise Physiology

Advanced Manual Therapy

Health & Fitness

Advanced Electrotherapy

Second Year:

General Physiotherapy for Maternal and Childcare

Physiology and Anatomy of the Nervous System

Motor Development in Humans 

Musculoskeletal Conditions

Clinical Training

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems

Healthcare and Fitness

Anatomy and Physiology