M.P.T - Community Health
Make a lasting impact on public health by joining our innovative Master of Physical Therapy programme with a specialisation in Community Health. Bridge the healthcare gap and bring rehabilitation services to underserved populations while advancing your career in physical therapy. Our unique two-year MPT programme combines evidence-based practice with community engagement. This prepares you to address health disparities and promote wellness at the population level. Learn to develop, implement, and evaluate community-based rehabilitation programs that make a real difference.
The programme, in detail
Program Highlights
- Students get sensitised and learn to design and deliver rehabilitation services that address specific community needs.
- Honing one’s communication and thinking skills to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Students learn to work towards combining physical therapy expertise with public health principles.
- Specialization in community health to create a lasting impact through community-based programs.
- Planning and conducting community health camps and programs to build advocacy skills for community health initiatives.
- Curriculum includes community health assessment and program planning, health promotion and prevention strategies, and cultural competency in healthcare delivery.
Career Scope
- Community health centers
- Public health organizations
- School-based therapy programs
- Mobile therapy services
- Non-profit healthcare organizations
- Global health initiatives
- Health policy development
- Community wellness programs
Eligibility
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: BSc (Physiotherapy) or BPT with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university Candidates who completed BPT via bridge course (after Diploma in Physiotherapy) are eligible(Must have completed a 6-month compulsory rotating internship from a recognized university)
