Undergraduate
BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) – 4 years (incl. 6-month internship). Most common entry-level course after 12th (PCB stream). Eligibility: 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
Postgraduate
MPT (Master of Physiotherapy) – 2 years, after BPT. You specialize in areas like:
Orthopedics
Neurology
Sports Physiotherapy
Cardiopulmonary/Cardio-respiratory
Pediatrics
Community-based Rehabilitation
Doctoral
PhD in Physiotherapy – for research/academic careers, after MPT.
Diploma Courses (shorter, for support roles)
Diploma in Physiotherapy
Diploma in Orthopedics & Physiotherapy
International note
In the US/Canada/Australia, the entry-level degree is a DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy), usually a 3-year professional doctorate after a bachelor's degree — different structure from India's BPT/MPT system.
