Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Level

Graduate

Duration

4+1 Yr (Internship)

About the Programme

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy develops skilled professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat physical impairments and movement disorders. Students study anatomy, exercise therapy, manual therapy, and rehabilitation science, combining theory with practical application. The “+1” year internship provides hands-on experience in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Graduates are prepared to work as licensed physiotherapists, contribute to patient recovery, and pursue postgraduate specialization in areas like neurology, orthopedics, or sports rehabilitation.

Course Curriculum

Part-I Bachelor of Physiotherapy (First Professional)
Part-II Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Second Professional)
Part-III Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Third Professional)
Part-IV Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Fourth Professional)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Have passed the SSC and HSC examinations in the Science group with Biology, either in the current year or within the past two years.
  • Achieved a combined GPA of 7.00, with a minimum of GPA 3.00 in both SSC and HSC.
  • Alternatively, candidates who have completed a recognized equivalent examination, either nationally or internationally, are also eligible.

Career path you can choose after the course

  • Clinical therapist
  • Tutors
  • Healthcare managers
  • Preventive and promotive healthcare professionals
  • Demonstrators
  • Highter education
  • Entrepreneurs (Privat practice/ Home care)
  • Disaster Management Team Member

Job sectors for Physiotherapy professionals

  • Government and private hospitals
  • Government and private Physiotherapy College
  • District hospital
  • Thana health complex
  • Different autonomous organization (eg. BSMMU, Proyash)
  • NGO’s
  • Bangladesh National Cricket Board
  • BKSP
  • Sports club
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Special needs school
  • Defense (Navy, Airforce)
  • Private practices (Personal Chamber)

Foreign Job sectors for Physiotherapy professionals

  • Chances in Australian and Canadian skilled migration programs. Opportunity to enroll in the job market in the middle east, Canada, Australia, USA, UK, Malaysia, etc.

Opportunity for higher study

Under Saic Group, Ittehad College of Health Science (ICHS), Dinajpur offers advanced postgraduate study opportunities in Physiotherapy through the following Master’s programs:
  • Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Neurology
These programs are designed to help physiotherapy professionals advance their academic knowledge, clinical expertise, and specialized professional skills. For detailed information regarding admission, eligibility, curriculum, and other academic matters, please visit www.ichs.ac.bd

Facilities

  • Skilled Faculty members (Full time-80% & part-time-20%)
  • Year wise individual classroom
  • Multimedia projector-based classroom
  • Laboratory facilities: (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Electrotherapy lab, etc)
  • Clinical placement to Govt. & renowned hospitals
  • Modern rich library with online facilities
  • Separate Standard hostel facilities for girls and boy’s
  • Outdoor physiotherapy unit with Patient gymnasium
  • Canteen

Faculty Member

Department

PHYSIOTHERAPY

DURATION with Internship

5 Years

Program Description

The BSc in Physiotherapy develops skilled professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat physical impairments and movement disorders. Students study anatomy, exercise therapy, manual therapy, and rehabilitation science, combining theory with practical application. The “+1” year internship provides hands-on experience in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Graduates are prepared to work as licensed physiotherapists, contribute to patient recovery, and pursue postgraduate specialization in areas like neurology, orthopedics, or sports rehabilitation.

Candidates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program under Rajshahi Medical University if they meet the following criteria:
● Have passed the SSC and HSC examinations in the Science group with Biology, either in the current year or within the past two years.

● Achieved a combined GPA of 7.00, with a minimum of GPA 3.00 in both SSC and HSC.

● Alternatively, candidates who have completed a recognized equivalent examination, either nationally or internationally, are also eligible.

● Additionally, candidates who have completed a 4-year diploma in Physiotherapy are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program.

Facilities are:
  • Skilled Faculty members (Full time-80% & part-time-20%)
  • Year wise individual classroom
  • Multimedia projector-based classroom
  • Laboratory facilities: (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Electrotherapy lab, etc)
  • Outdoor physiotherapy unit with Patient gymnasium
  • Clinical placement to Govt. & renowned hospitals/ physiotherapy unit
  • Modern rich library with online facilities
  • Separate Standard hostel facilities for girls and boy’s
  • Canteen
Job sectors for physiotherapy professionals:
  • Government and private hospitals
  • Government and private Physiotherapy College
  • District hospital
  • Thana health complex
  • Different autonomous organization (eg. BSMMU, Proyash)
  • NGO’s
  • Bangladesh National Cricket Board
  • BKSP
  • Sports club
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Special needs school
  • Defense (Navy, Airforce) /li>
  • Private practices (Personal Chamber).
Foreign job sector: Chances in Australian and Canadian skilled migration programs. Opportunity to enroll in the job market in the middle east, Canada, Australia, USA, UK, Malaysia, etc.
Opportunity for higher study: Yes. Masters in Physiotherapy

List of Courses(Year/Semester)

Course Subject Total marks Theory Oral/Prac Sessional Course Work Clinical Total hours

101

Anatomy-I

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

102

Physiology-I

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

103

Biochemistry

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

104

Kinesiology

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

105

Electrotherapy

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

106

Therapeutic Exercise-1

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

107

Community

Medicine

100

50

30

20

–

–

100

108

Pathology & Microbiology

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

109

Psychology

100

80

–

20

–

–

50

110

English

100

80

–

20

–

–

50

Total

1350

910

240

200

 

 

900

Course Subject Total marks Theory Oral/Practical Sessional Course Work Clinical Total hours

201

Anatomy-II

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

202

Physiology-II

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

203

Biomechanics

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

204

Radiology & Imaging

100

50

30

20

–

–

100

205

Orthopedics &

Rheumatology

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

206

Therapeutic Exercise-II

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

207

Electrotherapy and

Hydrotherapy

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

208

Pediatric

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

209

Physiotherapy in

Orthopedic

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

210

Clinical Practice

(Orthopedics)

100

–

–

–

–

100

150

211

Clinical Practice

(Spinal cord injury)

100

–

–

–

–

100

150

212

Computer Science

100

50

30

20

–

–

100

Tortal

1600

900

300

200

–

200

1300

Course

Subject

Total marks

Theory

Oral/Prac

Sessional

Course Work

Clinical

Total hours

301

Pathology & Microbiology-II

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

302

Pharmacology-I

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

303

Neurology

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

304

Cardiopulmonary

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

305

General Surgery

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

306

Research Methodology

100

50

–

20

30

–

150

307

Physiotherapy in Surgical Condition

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

308

Physiotherapy in Cardiopulmonary

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

309

Physiotherapy in Neurology and Pediatric

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

310

Orthopedic Medicine (Musculoskeletal Peripheral).

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

311

Clinical Practice (Cardiopulmonary)

100

–

–

–

–

100

150

312

Clinical Practice (Neurology):

100

–

–

–

–

100

150

Course

Subject

Total marks

Theory

Oral/Prac

Sessional

Course Work

Clinical

Total hours

401

Pharmacology-11

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

402

Geriatric

100

50

30

20

–

–

50

403

Psychiatry

100

50

30

20

–

–

50

404

Sports Physiotherapy

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

405

Orthopedic Medicine (Musculoskeletal Spinal)

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

406

Professional Ethics and Management

150

100

30

20

–

–

100

407

Teaching Methodology

100

50

presentation

–

50

–

–

50

408

Rehabilitation Medicine (Disability & Development)

150

100

–

20

30

–

100

409

Prosthetics & Orthotics

100

50

–

20

30

–

50

410

Research Project

150

–

50

–

100

dissertation

–

300

411

Clinical Practice (Paediatric)

100

–

–

–

–

100

150

412

Clinical Practice (Elective):

100

–

–

–

–

100

150

413

Clinical Practice (Musculo-Skeletal)

100

–

–

–

–

100

150

Total

1600

700

230

210

160

300

1450

Md. Furatul Haque

Assistant Professor

Eshita Akter Eva

Lecturer

Aufika Nusrat

Lecturer

Abdul Aziz

Lecturer

Md. Billal Hossain

Lecturer

Md. Forhad Hosen

Lecturer