Last Updated on August 11, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
Physiotherapy is a popular choice among 12th-science students. Do you want to pursue a BPT course after the 12th? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve listed down some of the best physiotherapy colleges in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Both students and parents may use this guide to find the right physiotherapy college. It will simplify your BPT admission process.
In this post, you will find the names of popular physiotherapy colleges in AP. Apart from the names of colleges, you will also find additional information such as – a list of physiotherapy courses, their duration, eligibility, scope, career prospects, and admission process.
- You may also check out the list of physiotherapy institutes in Maharashtra.
In short, this post covers almost everything that you need to know about physiotherapy education in AP, India. Come, let us check out the list of colleges now.
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List of physiotherapy colleges in Andhra Pradesh
Here are some of the popular physiotherapy colleges in AP –
- Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
- Maharajah’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
- Swatantra Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh.
- Saveetha Amaravati University, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.
The above list has not been ranked in any order. Come, let us find out more about the admission process now.
Admission process
Reputed institutes rely on merit-based admission processes. Under this system, entrance exams are conducted to facilitate the admission process. Seats are distributed among deserving candidates on the basis of their rank or position in the relevant merit list.
Some colleges are also known to conduct direct and donation-based admission processes.
Let us check out the different types of physiotherapy colleges now.
Different types of physiotherapy colleges
Based on the type of entity that owns the college, physiotherapy colleges in AP can be classified into the following types –
- Government institutes.
- Private institutes.
Govt colleges are owned and managed by the State or Central Government. The Government takes care of different aspects related to such colleges (such as – administration, recruitment, admission, and funding). Private colleges are managed and funded by private charitable trusts and organizations.
Popular physiotherapy courses
BPT is the most popular physiotherapy course in AP. It stands for Bachelor of Physiotherapy. It is an undergraduate-level course. Students who have passed 12th Science with PCB subjects are eligible to apply for BPT admission.
After completing BPT, graduates may go for relevant PG courses such as – Master of Physiotherapy and PG Diploma programs. Based on the academic level, these courses can be classified into the following types – UG, PG, and Doctoral Degrees.
Based on the format of the course, these courses can be classified into the following types – Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, and Ph.D.
Career prospects
Physiotherapists are usually hired by – hospitals (Govt and private), rehabilitation clinics, physical therapy centers, physiotherapy centers, old age homes, etc. They may also start their own physiotherapy center or clinic.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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