A 5-year clinically-focused program aligned with international Physiotherapy standards, combining academic knowledge with practical training, that allows graduates to use the prefix ‘Dr.’ before their names, reflecting their professional status. The program includes a rigorous one-year internship ensuring students are industry-ready from day one. Physiotherapists are first-contact clinical practitioners with the right to independent clinical practice enabling them to treat patients directly.
Course Duration
5 Years of rigorous academic and practical learning at Chitkara University’s state-of-the-art campus.
Internship Opportunity
As part of the curriculum, students would be required to undergo a one-year stint of hospital training.
Campus Recruitment
Assured Placement assistance in various hospitals and educational institutes.
Eligibility
Chitkara University’s Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a clinically-focused program aligned with international standards, combining academic knowledge with practical training. It includes four academic years followed by a mandatory one-year internship, with clinical exposure starting from Year 2. Graduates are entitled to use the prefix Dr., recognising their professional status as licensed physiotherapy practitioners. Physiotherapists are now first-contact clinical professionals with the right to independent clinical practice, enabling them to assess, diagnose, and treat patients directly. The new curriculum prioritises clinical competence over theoretical knowledge and integrates simulation labs, mannequins, task-based learning, and real-time assessments to prepare students for real-world healthcare challenges.
Physiotherapists play a vital role in helping people of all ages improve movement, function, and mobility. They also help prevent the progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities arising from illness, injury, or lifestyle conditions like backache, spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. With a strong emphasis on patient-centred care and evidence-based practice, our BPT program develops advanced treatment techniques, practical skills, and professional confidence. Consistently ranked among India’s top universities, Chitkara University equips future physiotherapists to work in diverse clinical settings and lead with competence, compassion, and commitment. Our mission is to advance the profession through education, innovation, and service.
Chitkara School of Health Science’s Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program meets the growing demand for physiotherapists. The first two years focus on theory, while the 3rd and 4th years emphasise clinical skills, practical application, and industry exposure, preparing students for seamless integration into the workforce.
Our curriculum, developed with industry partners, aligns with evolving industry needs and integrates the latest scientific advancements. It incorporates inputs from experts, ensuring students acquire skills employers seek. The curriculum adheres to the guidelines set by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, and UGC.
Our Physiotherapy program offers hands-on training and real-world experience through internships at top hospitals and rehabilitation facilities. With a robust industry network, we provide diverse opportunities, ensuring significant exposure. This prepares you to confidently kick-start your professional journey and excel in the field.
Our faculty includes qualified teachers actively involved in research and pioneering new physiotherapy approaches. Through excellence in teaching, evidence-based practice, and research, our BPT program prepares future leaders in physiotherapy, fostering collaboration with professional and community groups.
Top campus recruiters for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program include renowned hospitals, rehabilitation centers, sports organisations, and wellness clinics, offering diverse roles in patient care and rehabilitation.
The courses of the study programs have been upgraded in the framework of the Erasmus +Prevent it international project co-financed by the European Commission. New Skills in prevention and risk management of antibiotics resistance have been introduced in the study program to empower future Indian healthcare professionals.
The steps you take today shape your future. At Chitkara University, we empower bright minds with strong fundamentals, a global perspective, and leadership skills to make a meaningful change in the world.
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