Restore movement. Rebuild lives.
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Physiotherapy is a science-based profession: a scientific physical therapeutic system of medicine for diagnosis, prevention and treatment, which aims to improve functional independence by restoring movement. Physiotherapists help improve the quality of life. They help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.
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Learning that prepares you for life
What students at Shri Indra Ganesan Institute of Medical Science - College of Physiotherapy can count on.
University affiliated
Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, and approved by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Five-year BPT
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a five-year course with effect from the 2026 batch (2026-27 admission).
Five laboratories
Modernised laboratories for the practical subjects, from exercise therapy to electrotherapy.
Clinical exposure
Physiotherapy for acute and chronic conditions, critical care, indoor and outdoor care - with six collaborations for training.
Evidence-based learning
Students learn to appraise published research and keep abreast of modern developments in physiotherapy.
Campus life
College buses to all places, a hostel, a fully stocked library, cafeteria and a large playground.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
5 years (with effect from the 2026 batch) · 50 seats · The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
First year
- Anatomy
- Physiology and applied physiology
- Psychology and sociology
- Basic and applied physics for physiotherapy
- Basic nursing and first aid
- Orientation to physiotherapy and computer applications
Second year
- General medicine, general surgery and paediatrics
- Biomechanics and applied anatomy
- Exercise therapy I
- Exercise therapy II
- Microbiology and pathology
Third year
- Electrotherapy I
- Electrotherapy II
- Clinical cardio-respiratory diseases
- Clinical neurology
- Clinical orthopaedics
- Community medicine
Final year
- Physiotherapy in neurology
- Physiotherapy in orthopaedic conditions
- Physiotherapy in cardio-respiratory diseases
- Advanced physiotherapeutics
- Rehabilitation medicine including geriatric medicine
- Project work / case studies
Learn with patients, not just textbooks
Happening on campus
IDEA GENERATION – WORKSHOP SERIES
The Indra Ganesan Foundation – Pre Incubation Centre, in association with the Department of Research & Development,…
Webinar series 5: The involvement of nutrition, microbiome and medical cannabis
Dr. C. Anchana Devi, Assistant Professor, Women's Christian College, Chennai, spoke on "The involvement of nutrition,…
Webinar series 4: Neurological assessment: an overview
Ms. S. Kiruthika, Lecturer, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku…
Webinar series 3: Role of physiotherapy in lower limb amputation
Dr. P. Senthil Selvam, Professor and Head, School of Physiotherapy, VISTAS, Thalambur, Chennai, spoke on "Role of…
Webinar series 2: Physiotherapy in rheumatoid arthritis
Dr. K. Vaittianadane, Principal, C.M. Patel College of Physiotherapy, Civil Hospital Campus, Gujarat, spoke on…
Webinar series 1: Functional training in sports
Dr. J. Muthukumaran, Professor, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha University, Chennai, spoke on "Functional…
Moments from campus
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