Bachelor of Physiotherapy | KU

Objectives

The principal aims of Kathmandu University's Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program are as follows:

• To cultivate and produce skilled healthcare practitioners domestically.
• To address the growing need for competent physiotherapy services.
• To prioritize patient-centric care and the enhancement of overall health and wellness.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for admission, you need to meet certain academic requirements in your secondary education or its equivalent:

• You must have achieved a minimum of 50% or a GPA/Course Grade Point Average of 2.4 in your Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects from a recognized educational institution.
• Alternatively, if your academic program follows the A-level or a similar grading system, you should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects and obtained a minimum of 50% or a GPA/Course Grade Point Average of 2.4 to pass
• If you are pursuing qualifications in health sciences, like Ayurveda, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiography, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, or Ophthalmic Science, you must have a minimum passing mark of 50% in relevant subjects. This requirement applies to programs such as BAMS (PCL in Ayurveda), BSc MLT (Diploma in Health Lab), BSc MIT (Diploma in Radiography), BPT (Diploma in Physiotherapy), B Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy), and B Optometry (Diploma in Ophthalmic Science). You should also be registered with the relevant council.
• For Health Science-related proficiency certificate level or diploma programs in General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Radiography, Ayurveda, or Physiotherapy, you must have passed with a minimum aggregate score of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Additionally, you should be registered with the respective council.

Admission Procedure:

Candidates who have been accepted for admission must provide the following original documents along with photocopies to the respective educational institution during the admission process:

• Certificate showing that you meet the qualifications, along with transcripts and a character certificate from your 10+2 education or its equivalent.
• A copy of your citizenship or passport.
• The admit card from the Entrance Examination.
• Any documents you submitted for reservation purposes.
• If you have certificates from foreign institutions, you'll need to provide a certificate of equivalence to show that they are equivalent to the required qualifications.

Fee Structure

The average fee for a program in Bachelor of Physiotherapy typically ranges from NPR 600,000 – NPR 800,000, though the exact cost may vary depending on the colleges.

Career and Scope

Graduates of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program in Nepal can work in various healthcare settings, including:

• Hospitals
• Rehabilitation centers
• Private clinics
• Sports facilities

They can provide services to patients with various conditions such as:

• Rehabilitation
• Pain management
• Physical therapy

The BPT graduates can avail a wide range of job positions in the medical field. Some of them are:

• Physiotherapist
• Rehab Co-Ordinator
• Community Health Worker
• Academic Teacher