Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
| Program | Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Recognition | 17 years of schooling, entry level professional Degree Recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan |
| Level | Graduate |
| Study | Full time |
| Eligibility | F.Sc./A Levels (pre-Medical) Minimum 60 % unadjusted marks |
| Syllabus | HEC Approved Curriculum (NCRC) |
| Total credit hours | 180 |
| Course | Semester Based |
| Total semesters | 10-Semesters |
| Semester duration | 18 weeks per semester |
| House Job | One year (Mandatory) |
Minimum Degree Requirements: This program comprises a minimum of 180 credit hours.
Note: The first two years cover the basic medical sciences, communication skill and basic physiotherapy concepts. The last three years will cover clinical medical sciences along with practical physical therapy applications.
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YEAR – 1
| First Semester | Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Anatomy-I | 4(3+1) | Anatomy-II | 4(3+1) |
| Physiology-I | 3(2+1) | Physiology-II | 3(2+1) |
| Kinesiology-I | 3(2+1) | Kinesiology-II | 3(2+1) |
| English-I (Functional English) | 3(3+0) | English-II | 3(3+0) |
| Pak Studies | 2(2+0) | Islamic Studies/ Ethics | 2(2+0) |
| Biostatistics-I | 3(3+0) | Biostatistics-II | 3(3+0) |
| Total Credits | 18 | Total Credits | 18 |
YEAR – 2
| First Semester | Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Anatomy-III | 3(2+1) | Anatomy-IV (Neuroanatomy) | 3(2+1) |
| Physiology-III | 3(2+1) | Exercise Physiology | 3(3+0) |
| Biomechanics & Ergonomics-I | 3(3+0) | Biomechanics & Ergonomics-II | 3(2+1) |
| English-III (Technical Writing & Presentation Skills) | 3(3+0) | Biochemistry & Genetics-II | 3(3+0) |
| Introduction to Computer | 3(2+1) | Medical Physics | 3(3+0) |
| Biochemistry & Genetics-I | 3(3+0) | Behavioral Sciences ( Psychology & Psychiatry) | 3(3+0) |
| Total Credits | 18 | Total Credits | 18 |
YEAR – 3
| First Semester | Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Pathology & Microbiology-I | 3(3+0) | Pathology & Microbiology-II | 3(2+1) |
| Pharmacology-I | 2(2+0) | Pharmacology-II | 3(3+0) |
| Physical agents & Electrotherapy-I | 3(2+1) | Physical agent & Electrotherapy-II | 3(2+1) |
| Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques | 3(2+1) | Teaching Methodology & Community Medicine | 3(3+0) |
| Sociology | 2(2+0) | Manual Therapy | 3(2+1) |
| Health Promotion & Wellness | 2(2+0) | Supervised Clinical Practice-II | 3(0+3) |
| Supervised Clinical Practice-I | 3(0+3) | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | Total Credits | 18 |
YEAR – 4
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| First Semester | Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Medicine-I | 3(3+0) | Medicine-II | 3(3+0) |
| Surgery-I | 3(3+0) | Surgery-II | 3(3+0) |
| Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | 3(2+1) | Evidence Based Practice | 3(2+1) |
| Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy | 3(2+1) | Neuromuscular Physical Therapy | 3(2+1) |
| Human Growth,Development & Community Based Rehabilitation |
3(3+0) | Prosthetics & Orthotics | 3(2+1) |
| Supervised Clinical Practice-III | 3(0+3) | Supervised Clinical Practice-IV | 3(0+3) |
| Total Credits | 18 | Total Credits | 18 |
YEAR – 5
| First Semester | Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Emergency Procedures & Primary care in Physical Therapy |
2(2+0) | Obstetrics & Gynecological Physical Therapy | 2(2+0) |
| Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy | 3(2+1) | Pediatrics Physical Therapy | 2(2+0) |
| Clinical Decision Making and Differential Diagnosis |
3(3+0) | Geriatrics & Gerentological Physical Therapy | 2(2+0) |
| Integumentry Physical Therapy | 2(2+0) | Sports Physical Therapy | 2(2+0) |
| Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology | 3(2+1) | Supervised Clinical Practice-VI | 4(0+4) |
| Professional Practice (Laws, Ethics & Administration) | 2(2+0) | Project/Dissertation | 6 |
| Supervised Clinical Practice-V | 3(3+0) | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | Total Credits | 18 |