Doctor of Physical Therapy
Program Semester Scheme & Eligibility Criteria is given below:
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program aims to provide students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills in physical therapy, human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, pathology, rehabilitation, and therapeutic interventions. The program is designed to develop competent, ethical, and patient-centered physical therapists capable of assessing, diagnosing, preventing, and managing movement disorders and physical disabilities through evidence-based rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other appropriate interventions, while promoting functional independence, health, wellness, research, professional development, and quality patient care in clinical and community healthcare settings.
Criteria:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (involving 12 years of schooling) or an IBCC equivalent qualification in any science group with any of the subjects i.e., Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Anatomy / Physiology / Physiotherapy with at least 60% cumulative score is the basic eligibility requirement for admission to the program of Doctor of Physical Therapy.
- The university may set higher eligibility scores (above 60%) and may also conduct entry / admission test through own testing body / system or an external testing services provider of reputeas per the screening, admission and merit calculation criteria approved by statutory bodies.
1. Semester
| S.N. | COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatomy – I | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 2 | Physiology – I | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 3 | Kinesiology – I | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 4 | Functional English * | 3 (3-0) | General Education |
| 5 | Natural Sciences ** | 3 (2-1) | General Education |
| 6 | Arts & Humanities *** | 2 (2-0) | General Education |
| 7 | Understanding of Holy Quran – I * | 1 (0-1) | General Education |
| Total | 18 |
2. Semester
| S.N. | COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatomy – II | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 2 | Physiology – II | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 3 | Kinesiology – II | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 4 | Quantitative Reasoning – I * | 3 (3-0) | General Education |
| 5 | Expository Writing * | 3 (3-0) | General Education |
| 6 | Pakistan Studies * | 2 (2-0) | General Education |
| 7 | Understanding of Holy Quran – II * | 1 (0-1) | General Education |
| Total | 18 |
3. Semester
| S.N. | COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatomy – III | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 2 | Physiology – III | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 3 | Medical Physics | 3 (2-1) | Interdisciplinary |
| 4 | Principles of Biochemistry | 3 (3-0) | Interdisciplinary |
| 5 | Applications of ICT * | 3 (2-1) | General Education |
| 6 | Quantitative Reasoning – II * | 3 (3-0) | General Education |
| Total Credit Hours = 18 | |||
4. Semester
| S.N. | COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neuro Anatomy | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 2 | Biomechanics & Ergonomics | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 3 | Human Psychology | 2 (2-0) | Interdisciplinary |
| 4 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan * | 2 (2-0) | General Education |
| 5 | Civics & Community Engagement * | 2 (2-0) | General Education |
| 6 | Entrepreneurship * | 2 (2-0) | General Education |
| 7 | Islamic Studies * | 2 (2-0) | General Education |
| 8 | Social Sciences **** | 2 (2-0) | General Education |
| Total | 18 |
5. Semester
| S.N. | COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exercise Physiology | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 2 | Pharmacology & Therapeutics – I | 2 (2-0) | Major |
| 3 | Physical Agents & Electrotherapy – I | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 4 | Community Medicine & Rehabilitation | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 5 | Pathology & Microbiology – I | 2 (2-0) | Interdisciplinary |
| 6 | Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare | 2 (2-0) | Interdisciplinary |
| 7 | Supervised Clinical Practice – I | 3 (0-3) | Clinical Practice |
| Total | 18 |
6. Semester
| S.N. | COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmacology & Therapeutics – II | 2 (2-0) | Major |
| 2 | Physical Agents & Electrotherapy – II | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 3 | Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 4 | Sustainable Development Goals: Health & Wellbeing | 3 (2-1) | Interdisciplinary |
| 5 | Pathology & Microbiology – II | 3 (2-1) | Interdisciplinary |
| 6 | Molecular Biology & Genetics | 2 (2-0) | Interdisciplinary |
| 7 | Supervised Clinical Practice – II | 3 (0-3) | Clinical Practice |
| Total | 19 |
7. Semester
| S.N. | COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medicine – I | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 2 | Surgery – I | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 3 | Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 4 | Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | 3 (2-1) | Interdisciplinary |
| 5 | Scientific Inquiry & Research Methods | 3 (2-1) | Interdisciplinary |
| 6 | Supervised Clinical Practice – III | 4 (0-4) | Clinical Practice |
| Total | 19 |
8. Semester
| S.N. | COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neurological Physical Therapy | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 2 | Medicine – II | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 3 | Surgery – II | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 4 | Sports Physical Therapy | 2 (1-1) | Major |
| 5 | Biostatistics | 3 (2-1) | Interdisciplinary |
| 6 | Professional Practice in Healthcare | 2 (2-0) | Interdisciplinary |
| 7 | Supervised Clinical Practice – IV | 4 (0-4) | Clinical Practice |
| Total | 20 |
9. Semester
| S.N. | COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 2 | Prosthetics & Orthotics | 2 (2-0) | Major |
| 3 | Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 4 | Emergency Procedures in Physical Therapy | 2 (1-1) | Major |
| 5 | Evidence Based Practice | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 6 | Supervised Clinical Practice – V | 4 (0-4) | Clinical Practice |
| 7 | Capstone / Research Project | 3 | Capstone / Research |
| Total | 20 |
10. Semester
| S.N. | COURSE | CREDIT HOURS | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manual Therapy | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 2 | Integumentary Physical Therapy | 2 (1-1) | Major |
| 3 | Women’s Health Physical Therapy | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 4 | Pediatric & Neonatal Physical Therapy | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 5 | Geriatric Physical Therapy | 3 (2-1) | Major |
| 6 | Supervised Clinical Practice – VI | 4 (0-4) | Clinical Practice |
| Total Credit Hours = 18 | |||