Physiotherapy in Bangladesh

Physiotherapy in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, physiotherapy plays an important role in managing musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, pediatric, geriatric, and sports-related conditions. Physiotherapists work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private clinics, NGOs, sports organizations, and community health programs. The demand for physiotherapy services is increasing due to lifestyle-related disorders, road traffic accidents, stroke, and an aging population.

Definition of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of movement disorders and physical dysfunction. It aims to restore, maintain, and improve mobility, function, and quality of life through exercise therapy, manual therapy, electrotherapy, and patient education.

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (BSc in Physiotherapy)

The Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (BScPT) is a professional undergraduate degree that prepares students to become qualified physiotherapists. The program focuses on human anatomy, physiology, pathology, biomechanics, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, and clinical rehabilitation.

Course Duration

• Duration: 4 years academic study + 1 year compulsory internship
• Total Duration: 5 years
• Internship: The internship provides hands-on clinical training in hospitals and rehabilitation centers.

Admission Criteria for BSc in Physiotherapy under Dhaka University (DU) – Bangladesh

Affiliation

The BSc in Physiotherapy programme under the Faculty of Medicine, University of Dhaka.

Academic Eligibility

To be eligible for admission into the BSc in Physiotherapy programme under Dhaka University, applicants typically must meet the following criteria:

• • Education Background:Passed SSC (or equivalent) and HSC (or equivalent) examinations from the Science group (with Biology, Physics, and Chemistry).
• • Minimum Grade Requirements:

  Total combined GPA (from SSC and HSC) of at least 8.00.
  Separate minimum GPA of 3.50 in each of SSC and HSC.

Entrance Test / Selection

• Admission is usually merit-based. Historically for this professional programme, rather than a separate university unit test, selection may be done based on SSC/HSC results and institute-specific merit criteria set by the affiliated college under Dhaka University.

Documents Usually Required
Typical documents required at admission time include:

• SSC & HSC certificates and mark sheets
• Recent passport-size photos- 4 copies
• National ID or Birth Certificate
• Character/transfer certificates (as required by the college)

Career Path / Career Opportunities
Graduates in physiotherapy have diverse career options, including:

• Clinical Physiotherapist (Hospitals & Clinics)
• Rehabilitation Specialist
• Sports Physiotherapist
• Pediatric or Geriatric Physiotherapist
• Community and Public Health Physiotherapist
• Academic Career (Lecturer/Instructor)
• Researcher
• Private Practice / Physiotherapy Center Owner
• NGO and International Organization Jobs Owner

Higher Education Opportunities

• Master of Science (MSc) in Physiotherapy or related fields
• MPH, MPhil, or PhD
• Specialized training in Orthopedics, Neurology, Sports, Cardio-Respiratory, and Manual Therapy