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B. Sc. Physical Therapy Supplemental Program
The Emilio Aguinaldo College @ Bishop Heber College Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Supplemental Program addresses the General Education deficiencies of Physical Therapists who obtained their Bachelor or Master Degrees in Physiotherapy.
The Supplemental Program consists of Day Time and Night Time 3-term Curricula in General Education. A term consists of 2 months including the examination period. The number of hours assigned for a three-unit subject is seventy-two (72) lecture hours while the number of hours assigned for a five-unit subject covers seventy-two (72) lecture hours and ninety-six (96) laboratory hours.
The Supplemental Program was started in April 2006 has produced more than 50 graduates. Batch 7 classes started last January 2008 at the Bishop Heber College, Tamil Nadu, India.
EAC @ Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, India
Bishop Heber College is a religious minority educational institution established by the Tiruchirappalli - Thanjavur Diocese of the Church Of South India. The College traces its origin back to Christian Fredrick Schwartz, the first German missionary, who built the school in 1762. The school became a First Grade College in 1882 and the first College established in Tiruchirappalli, also known as Trichy. Then, the College was recognized as Bishop Heber College in the late 1920’s. In July 1968, the College was upgraded to the degree standard with three degree courses viz History, Economics and Mathematics. For the past years of existence, the College has grown not only in strength but also in recognition and academic excellence, thus, attracting students from all over Tamil Nadu.
At present, the College offers eleven (11) undergraduate, fourteen (14) postgraduate and two (2) post graduate diploma courses of study besides research programs leading to M.Phil and Ph.D. Moreover, the College runs the accredited Study Center of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. In fact, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council granted a five-star status to the College on May 21, 2001. In addition, the University Grants Commission, New Delhi & Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli granted automated autonomy to the College during 2004-2005.
The College takes pride of its outstanding faculty and modern facilities which include well-equipped laboratories. It has a fully computerized library with a holding of about 72,410 books. Besides, the College runs a book bank with standard textbooks and other reference books, which are made available to poor students who cannot afford to buy books for themselves. Furthermore, the College offers effective Audio Visual Education Program on which films of educational value are screened periodically for dynamic learning of students.
Facilities Provided:
- Church
- Library
- Laboratories
- Computer Centre
- Hostel (open to HCMI Candidates)
- Canteen
- Purified Drinking Water
WEBSITE: http://www.bhc.ac.in
BSPT Supplemental Program Objectives
- To provide students solid foundation of knowledge in Basic Sciences and Humanities
- To train students to become creative, innovative, appreciative, demonstrative and expressive of their ideas and opinions
- To provide an educational program for Physical therapists that will add and will enhance their existing PT undergraduate and postgraduate education for them to be licensed in the USA
- To inculcate ethical and desirable values such as nationalism, human dignity and social responsibility.