Physiotherapy
University of Peradeniya
University of Peradeniya
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Entry requirements
From the UGC Student Handbook 2025/2026
Physiotherapy (Course Code - 054)
Proposed Intake: 111Minimum eligibility requirements for admission
At least ‘S’ grades in Physics, Chemistry and the third subject from the following subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination;
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Higher Mathematics
- Combined Mathematics
In addition to that, at least an Ordinary Pass (S) in English at the G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination.
The following universities offer a 120 credit curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy;
- University of Colombo
- University of Peradeniya
Candidates are required to submit the duly certified copy of the original G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination certificate confirming the above grade along with the application for university admission. Failure to submit it will result in rejection of the application for the course of study in Physiotherapy.
Degree content
59 modules, as listed in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Student Handbook 2022/2023
Year 1 · Semester 19 modules
- AH 1101Information Technology
- PT 1101Physiotherapy Basics of Care and Wellness
- AH 1102Human Physiology
- PT 1102Physiotherapy as a Profession
- AH 1103Basic Human Anatomy
- PT 1103Sociology and Anthropology
- AH 1104Introduction to Psychology
- AH 1105Basic Biochemistry
- AH 1106Basic Biochemistry
Year 1 · Semester 27 modules
- AH 1201General Pathology
- PT 1201Applied Anatomy
- AH 1202Human Physiology II
- PT 1202General Microbiology
- AH 1203Basic Statistics
- PT 1203Exercise Science
- PT 1204Physiotherapy Clinical Skills
Year 2 · Semester 18 modules
- PT 2101Applied Anatomy
- PT 2102Biomechanics and Kinesiology I
- PT 2103Physiotherapy Assessment and Procedures
- PT 2104Therapeutic Exercises
- PT 2105Nutrition
- PT 2106Pathophysiology for Physiotherapy I
- PT 2107Physiotherapy Professional Communication
- PT 2108Clinical Practice I
Year 2 · Semester 27 modules
- PT 2201Biomechanics and Kinesiology II
- PT 2202Physiotherapy Modalities
- PT 2203Pathophysiology for Physiotherapy II
- PT 2204Neuropathology for Rehabilitation
- PT 2205General Medical and Surgical Conditions for Physiotherapists
- PT 2206Pharmacology for Physiotherapy
- PT 2207Women's Health Physiotherapy
Year 3 · Semester 18 modules
- AH 3101Statistics
- PT 3101Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy - Upper Extremities
- PT 3102Neurological Physiotherapy I
- PT 3103Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- PT 3104Research Project in Physiotherapy - Part I: Research Design and Methodolog
- PT 3105Evidence - Based Practice in Physiotherapy
- PT 3106Biostatistics
- PT 3107Evidence-Based Practice in Physiotherapy
Year 3 · Semester 27 modules
- PT 3201Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy - Lower Extremities
- PT 3202Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy - Axial System
- PT 3203Neurological Physiotherapy II
- PT 3204Paediatric Physiotherapy
- PT 3205Assistive Technology and Environmental Adaptations
- PT 3206Community-Based Rehabilitation
- PT 3207Research Project in Physiotherapy - Part II: Proposal formulation
Year 4 · Semester 18 modules
- PT 4101Geriatric Physiotherapy
- PT 4102Physiotherapy in Sports
- PT 4103Diagnostic Tests and Imaging for Physiotherapists
- PT 4104Differential Diagnosis for Physiotherapists
- PT 4105Patient Education and Prevention
- PT 4106Physiotherapy Professional Practice
- PT 4107Clinical Practice in Medical and Surgical conditions for Physiotherapists
- PT 4108Clinical Practice in Paediatric Physiotherapy
Year 4 · Semester 25 modules
- PT 4201Research Project in Physiotherapy - Part III: Thesis Formulation and Presentation
- PT 4202Clinical Practice in Critical care Physiotherapy
- PT 4203Clinical Practice in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy3
- PT 4204Clinical Practice in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- PT 4205Clinical Practice in Neurological Physiotherapy
Read from Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Student Handbook 2022/2023 on 2026-10-07. Universities revise their curricula from time to time - check the official page for the latest.