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M. P. Th. in Community Health Sciences
Students advance their expertise in community physiotherapy, ergonomics, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and public health—preparing for impactful roles in community outreach and inclusive healthcare.
Overview
The Master of Physiotherapy in Community Health Sciences is designed to prepare physiotherapists to serve populations across diverse environments, emphasizing rural health, disability prevention, community-based rehabilitation, and public health initiatives. It equips students with the skills to deliver comprehensive care in both institutional and community settings.
Departments build strong skills in community physiotherapy, disability management, ergonomics, geriatric care, and public health-based rehabilitation strategies.
Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR)
Disability Prevention & Management
Geriatric Physiotherapy
Ergonomics & Workplace Health
Health Promotion & Education
Research Methodology & Biostatistics
Public Health Systems & Policy
Rehabilitation in Rural & Urban Communities
Students explore community health physiotherapy from fundamentals to field practice—covering disability prevention, ergonomic training, geriatric care, women’s health, and public health rehab—building strong clinical and community-focused research skills.
Core Curriculum
Semester I
Paper
Subject
Paper I
Basic Medical Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology)
Paper II
Physiotherapy in Community Health
Paper III
Biomechanics and Kinesiology
Paper IV
Exercise Physiology
Semester II
Paper
Subject
Paper I
Community-Based Physiotherapy Techniques
Paper II
Ergonomics and Disability Prevention
Paper III
Evidence-Based Physiotherapy and Clinical Reasoning
Paper IV
Research Methodology and Biostatistics
Semester III
Paper
Subject
Paper I
Public Health, Health Promotion & Education
Paper II
Physiotherapy in Geriatrics and Women’s Health
Semester IV
Paper
Subject
Paper I
Final Competency Assessment in Community Health Physiotherapy
Paper II
Dissertation Completion and Viva Voce
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 2 seats per year
- Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from an institution recognized by the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (I.A.P) or a recognized university.
- Admission is strictly based on performance in the Krishna PGAIET entrance exam conducted by Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad.
- Duration:
- 2 years
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
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