What is the main difference between BPT and DPT (Doctor of Physiotherapy)?

<p>The main differences between &lt;a href="https://www.shiksha.com/bpt-bachelor-of-physiotherapy-chp"&gt;BPT&lt;/a&gt; and DPT (Doctor of Physiotherapy) is:</p><div dir="ltr" align="left"><table style="height: 571px; width: 100.485%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 11.4827%;" width="103"><col style="width: 27.4247%;" width="246"><col style="width: 30.3233%;" width="272"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th><p dir="ltr">Feature</p></th><th><p dir="ltr">BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)</p></th><th><p dir="ltr">DPT (Doctor of Physiotherapy)</p></th></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Duration</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">4.5 years (including internship)</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">6-7 years</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Level</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Undergraduate degree</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Professional doctoral degree</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Scope</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Focuses on practical physiotherapy skills</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">More advanced clinical expertise and research-oriented</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Eligibility</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">PCB in 12th grade</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">BPT or equivalent for entry into DPT programs</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Career Scope</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Works as a physiotherapist in hospitals &amp; clinics</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Can hold higher clinical &amp; academic positions</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Recognition</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Common in India and other countries</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">More recognised in the U.S. and Canada</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>

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