Master of Physiotherapy in Biomechanics or MPT Biomechanics is a two-year postgraduate course in which the students learn about bone mechanics, respiratory mechanics, ligament mechanics. Students during their coursework majorly study the relation between the mechanical rules set by physicists and the functioning of a human body.MPT Biomechanics provides hand-on training and practical learning experience needed to become a physiotherapy expert.
The major highlights of MPT Biomechanics are mentioned below:-
Level |
Postgraduate |
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Duration |
2 Years |
Minimum Qualification |
Graduation Degree |
Exam Type |
Semester |
Course Mode |
Full time |
Admission / Selection Process |
Merit/ Entrance Base |
Average Course Fees |
Rs 10,000/- to Rs 1,00,000/- Annually |
Average Salary |
Rs 3,50,000/- to Rs 12,00,000/- |
Employment Area |
Physiotherapist, Private Nurse, Osteopaths, Homeopathist etc. |
Candidates must meet the following eligibility to get admission in MPT Biomechanics course:-
Candidates must have a relevant bachelor’s degree (BPT) with a minimum of 55% aggregate.
In some colleges, 5% relaxation will be given to the candidates belonging to the SC/ST Category.
A six-month internship is mandatory to apply for MPT Biomechanics admissions.
Most of the institutes offer admission based on merit, i.e. performance of the candidates in the last qualifying exam.
Some colleges conduct their own entrance test for the selection of the candidates or the candidates need to appear in any state or national level entrance exam such All India Post Graduate Physiotherapy Entrance Test, CET Entrance Exam etc. Admission to certain colleges is also done on the basis of NEET PG.
The fees for the MPT Biomechanics course vary from college to college. The average course fee charged in both private and government colleges for MPT Biomechanics as shown below:-
Type |
Minimum Fee |
Maximum Fee |
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Government College |
Rs 10,000/- |
Rs 40,000/- |
Private College |
Rs 50,000/- |
Rs 1,00,000/- |
The syllabus that is taught is MPT Biomechanics is shown below:-
S.No |
Major Topics to study |
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1 |
Fundamental Mechanics |
2 |
Muscle Mechanics |
3 |
Ligament and Tendon Mechanics |
4 |
Bone Mechanics |
5 |
Joint Mechanics |
6 |
Measurement Instruments |
7 |
Mechanical energy, Work and Power |
8 |
Gait |
9 |
Pathomechanics |
10 |
Ergonomics |
11 |
Biomechanics of Respiration |
12 |
Biomechanics of Nervous System |
The MPT Biomechanics is an emerging profession and there are immense opportunities if you have adequate knowledge and have the right skills set. Some of the popular employment sectors and job roles after completing the MPT Biomechanics course are as follows:
Employment Sectors |
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Job Profiles |
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Average Salary |
Rs 3,50,000/- to Rs 12,00, 000 LPA |