Program Overview
At the University of Baguio, the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT) program is built upon the CHED Policies, Standards, and Guidelines in CMO No. 55, s. 2017, ensuring outcomes-based, competency-driven training.
Throughout four years of dynamic study, students master the foundations of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and therapeutic interventions. We emphasize real-world learning through early and progressive clinical rotations in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and community health settings.
At UB, you’ll learn to assess patients across the lifespan, deliver safe and evidence-based therapies, communicate effectively, lead in practice and research, and promote health in the community.
Program Educational Objectives
The BSPT program develops physical therapists who are:
- Skilled in patient care across settings and populations
- Educators who empower individuals and groups
- Leaders and managers in rehab programs, institutions, and private practice
- Lifelong learners committed to growth and excellence
- Champions of health promotion and advocacy for the profession
- Community partners driving service and development
- Researchers advancing evidence-based practice
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the BSMLS program will be able to:
- Integrate sciences into physical therapy practice
- Assess and evaluate patients/clients across the lifespan
- Plan and deliver effective interventions in diverse care settings
- Apply teaching-learning principles in education and practice
- Exhibit leadership and management skills in clinical contexts
- Use research and evidence to guide professional practice
- Promote health and quality of life through PT services
- Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth
- Collaborate effectively within inter-professional teams
- Communicate proficiently in oral, written, and digital forms
- Demonstrate ethics and social responsibility in multicultural settings
- Leverage innovative technologies in practice
Job Opportunities
- Clinical practice in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and specialty clinics
- Community-based rehabilitation and public health programs
- Home health care and private practice
- Teaching and clinical education in higher education institutions
- Management and leadership in healthcare facilities
- Research and evidence-based practice development
- Corporate wellness, sports, and fitness programs
- Health promotion, advocacy, and policy development
- Medical Technologist
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Cytologist
- Histotechnologist
- Molecular Biologist
- Phlebotomist
- Pathologist’s Assistant
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
CURRICULUM YEAR 2025-2026
Students can only graduate and earn their undergraduate and earn their undergraduate degree from the program after finishing 202 number of units and undergoing their internship.
| First Year – First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| SNSEPT1 | Purposive Communication and English Proficiency Training 1 | 3 |
| MATHMW1 | Mathematics in the Modern World | 3 |
| THSELF1 | Understanding the Self | 3 |
| NSIHAP1 | Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology | Lec (3); Lab (2) |
| NSBCHM1 | Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | Lec (3); Lab (2) |
| PTSYCH1 | Psychology and Psychiatric Foundations for PT | 3 |
| HCORDI1 | Cordillera Heritage 101 | 3 |
| PATHFT1 | Movement Competency Training | 2 |
| SOCORN1 | Social Orientation | 1 |
| Total Units | 28 | |
| First Year – Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| CWORLD1 | The Contemporary World | 3 |
| SNSEPT2 | English Proficiency Training 2 (TOEIC) | 3 |
| SCITES1 | Science, Technology, and Society | 3 |
| RPHIST1 | Readings in Philippine History | 3 |
| PTHUMD1 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| PTNTR01 | Introduction to Physical Therapy, Consultation, Screening, Delegation, and Referral | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| NSPHYS1 | Biophysics (Lec and Lab) | Lec (3); Lab (2) |
| PATHFT2 | Exercise-based Fitness Activities | 2 |
| Total Units | 25 | |
| First Year – Short Term | ||
|---|---|---|
| NSTPRO1 | National Service Training Program 1 | 3 |
| NSTPRO2 | National Service Training Program 2 | 3 |
| LRIZAL1 | Swimming | 2 |
| Total Units | 8 | |
| Second Year – First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| ARTAPP1 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| LRIZAL1 | Rizal’s Life, Work, and Writings | 3 |
| NSPRNC1 | Principles, Strategies, and Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| PTGANA1 | Gross anatomy of the Head, Spine, Trunk, and Limbs | Lec (4); Lab (1) |
| PTNEUR1 | Neuroanatomy | 3 |
| PTGNPH1 | General Physiology with Neurophysiology | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| PTMEDM1 | General Medical/ Metabolic Conditions, Pathophysiology and Medical Management | 3 |
| Total Units | 23 | |
| Second Year – Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| GETHCS1 | Ethics | 3 |
| PTGNPH2 | Organ System Anatomy and Physiology with Pathophysiology | Lec (3); Lab (1) |
| PTPHRM1 | Pharmacology in Physiotherapy | 3 |
| PTPAME1 | Physical Agents, Mechanical Modalities and Electrotherapy | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| PTEXEV1 | Principles of PT Examination and Evaluation | Lec (3); Lab (1) |
| PTEXIN1 | Exercise Physiology, Principles of Exercise Interventions | Lec (3); Lab (1) |
| PTRSCH1 | Introduction to Research and Proposal Writing | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| PATFT3F | Martial Arts | 2 |
| Total Units | 26 | |
| Second Year – Short Term | ||
|---|---|---|
| NSCBLS1 | Introduction to Community and Public Health, Cultural Competency and Basic Life Support | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| PTADET1 | Administration, Professional Ethics and Legal Issues on PT Practice | 3 |
| PTWLHP1 | Wellness and Health Promotion, Pain Management and Disaster Risk Management | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| Total Units | 9 | |
| Third Year – First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| PTGANA2 | Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| PTCLED1 | Clinical education I: Intro to Clinics | 2 |
| PTCARD1 | Cardiopulmonary PT Rehabilitation | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| PTSPRT1 | General Surgical and Orthopedic Conditions, Sports Injuries: Pathophysiology, Medical Management and Sports Rehabilitation | Lec (3); Lab (2) |
| PTEXIN2 | Therapeutic Exercises for Special Areas; Work Hardening, Ergonomics and Functional Training | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| PTNEUR2 | Neurology, Neurosurgical and Neuromuscular Conditions, Pathophysiology with Medical Management | 3 |
| PTRSCH2 | Research Implementation and Presentation | 2 |
| Total Units | 21 | |
| Third Year – Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| PTCLED2 | Clinical education II: PT Clinic Orientation | 2 |
| PTCBPR1 | Community-Based PT Rehabilitation | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| PTSPRT2 | Orthotics, Prosthetics and Advanced Assistive Technologies | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| PTNEUR3 | Neurologic PT Rehabilitation, Neuromotor and Sensory Integration | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| PTGRIA1 | PT interventions on Integumentary and Geriatric Conditions | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| PTPDIA1 | PT interventions on Pediatric cases | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| GELECT3 | Introduction to Integrative Physical Therapy and Clinical Practice Guidelines | Lec (2); Lab (1) |
| Total Units | 20 | |
| Fourth Year – First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| INTSHP1 | Seminar on PT Updates and Professional Development I | 6 |
| METASP1 | Internship I | 15 |
| Total Units | 21 | |
| Fourth Year – Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| INTSHP2 | Seminar on PT Updates and Professional Development II | 6 |
| METASP2 | Internship II | 15 |
| Total Units | 21 | |