Master of Physiotherapy is a Post Graduate Degree awarded for a program or course in the area of Physical Therapy, known as Physiotherapy. Abbreviated form for the Master of Physiotherapy is MPT or M.P.T. Some of the Institutes abbreviate it as ‘M.P.Th’. 2 years is the duration for this course. This program provides practical knowledge experience which enables skills, knowledge and the behavior which is required for an expert physiotherapist. The curriculum is designed in such a way that the students should develop the critical thinking ability for which case studies and clinical practices are mainly concentrated.
Advantages or Benefits of Doing Master of Physiotherapy
Master of Physiotherapy is an advanced program where one person learns to pick one of the very challenging positions like a clinician, teacher, consultant, and researcher, etc.
. MTP enables one person to study a lot of skills in treating patients and gain more confidence in the process.
. Getting a master degree in one’s chosen field of interest increases the employment opportunities
MPT Course Details
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Degree
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Masters
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Full-Form
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Master of Physiotherapy
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Duration
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Course Duration of Master of Physiotherapy [MPT] is 2 Years.
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Age
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No minimum age limit
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Minimum Percentage
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50% in relevant Bachelor Degree
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Subjects Required
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Bachelor Degree in any health science discipline
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Average Fees Incurred
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The average MPT course fees in India range from INR 35,000 to 3.1 Lakh per annum.
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Similar Options of Study
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DPT, BPT
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Average Salary Offered
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The average MPT course salary in India is INR 3.47 L per annum.
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Employment Roles
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Physiotherapist, Chief Physiotherapist, Senior Executive Assistant, Assistant Manager - Customer Service, Therapy Manager, Researcher, Research Assistant, Lecturer, etc.
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Placement Opportunities
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Hospitals, Healthcare Centres, Sports Teams, Old Age Homes, etc.
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MPT Entrance Exams:
Enrollment in the course necessitates qualifying the entrance examination conducted by the different institutes located all over the country. To name a few of the entrance examinations in India here is a list:
MAHE OET: Manipal Educational Institutions conducts the Manipal Academy of Higher Education Online Entrance Test for students willing to do higher education at Manipal University. MPT course aspirants can apply for the exam which is conducted every year.
NEET PG: National Eligibility Entrance Test for Post Graduation is conducted by the National Board of Education every year for students who are willing to do a postgraduation degree in any of the medical and paramedical courses anywhere in India. Students can choose the college of their choice once they qualify for the exams with minimum marks.
IPU CET: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University conducts an entrance exam for MPT aspirants called Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Physiotherapy Entrance Exam. Students interested in the MPT course can apply for the exam.
CMC Vellore PG: Christian medical college, Vellore conducts an entrance exam for students interested in the MPT course. Christian Medical College Vellore Postgraduation Entrance Exam is conducted for students with a BPT degree and is willing to continue education with a master's degree in physiotherapy.
MPT Specialisations:
There are many specializations under the MPT course. Below mentioned are some of MPT specializations:
- MPT Orthopedics
- MPT Neurological sciences
- MPT Cardiopulmonary Sciences
- MPT in Health Promotion & Disability Rehabilitation
- MPT Sports science
- MPT Musculoskeletal science
- MPT Community physiotherapy
- MPT Paediatrics physiotherapy
- MPT Geriatrics physiotherapy
