Department of Physiotherapy
MCHP , Manipal
Health Sciences
The Department of Physiotherapy has existed at Kasturba Hospital since 1972, beginning as part of the Department of Orthopaedics at KMC before growing into an independent department in 1996 and integrating into the Manipal College of Health Professions in 1999. Physiotherapist training began with a two-year diploma between 1981 and 1991, was upgraded to a Bachelor's program (BPT) in 1992, and extended to the Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in 1997. Both are annual programs with a curriculum designed to ensure you achieve the competencies to become an independent, confident, and skilled professional with high moral and ethical standards.
Highlights
- A full-time PhD programme running since 2010.
- Updated and outcome-based curriculum, approved by the National Commission of Allied Health Professions (NCAHP) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, with the BPT upgraded to international standards.
- Excellent infrastructure for academic, practical, and clinical training.
- Clinical exposure to specialty clinics — diabetic foot care, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, oncology rehabilitation, balance and vestibular rehabilitation, and the antenatal health clinic.
- Well-equipped labs in the College and at the attached University teaching hospital, Kasturba Hospital.
- A multidisciplinary and multicultural environment, developing inter-professional and intercultural skills.
- International collaborations facilitating academic and research exchange among students and faculty, with ongoing student exchange programmes.
- An excellent research environment and funded scientific projects.
- Highly qualified faculty with research experience across diverse specialities, trained in pedagogic and personal effectiveness.
