Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) at Bayelsa Medical University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) is an undergraduate programme offered at Bayelsa Medical University by the Faculty of Health Sciences, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. It runs for 5 years.

The Doctor of Physiotherapy (DTP) is a professional five-year degree program designed to equip students with the knowledge, clinical skills, and ethical foundation necessary to assess, diagnose, treat, and prevent movement-related disorders. This program prepares graduates to promote physical health, restore function, and improve the quality of life of individuals across the lifespan.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 5 years | Location: Yenagoa, Bayelsa State

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Entry requirements

UTME Entry (5 Years Programme) To qualify for admission through UTME, candidates must: Present credits in five (5) O'Level subjects (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) at not more than two sittings, including: English Language Mathematics Biology Chemistry Physics Meet all other departmental and faculty requirements Direct Entry (4-Year Programme for BPT / 5-Year for DPT) Candidates may gain admission through: A'Level/JUPEB with a minimum of 9 points in: Biology Chemistry Physics OND/HND in Physiotherapy, Physical Rehabilitation, or related health sciences with at least Upper Credit Registered Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) certification with relevant experience All Direct Entry candidates must also possess the five O’Level credits as specified for UTME entry Additional Requirements: Candidates must be at least 16 years old by the admission year Medical fitness certification is required upon admission All submitted credentials are subject to verification

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

Undergraduate applications open in July every year; early decision deadline is September and regular decision deadline is November. Dates are subject to change.

Applications open in July every year; early decision deadline September; regular decision deadline November. Application is online with an application fee (amount not stated).

Apply through the university admissions page: https://bmu.edu.ng/admissions/

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