Doctor of Physical Therapy
Duration
10 Semesters, 5 years
credit hours
required
179
Eligibility
Intermediate Pre-Medical / Health Sciences or equivalent with minimum 60% marks. The candidates having studied Applied Sciences (Physics, Chemistry) and Basic Medical Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology) at intermediate level are also eligible to get admission in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
Objectives
- To provide pupils with a fundamental understanding of medicine.
- To provide a solid foundation for patient evaluation, counselling, and rehabilitation, both short and long term.
- To offer leadership, management, effective oral and written communication abilities, and uphold high ethical and professional standards.
Role and Scope
- Working as a clinical practitioner in acute care hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and non-governmental organisations.
- Clinical specialist for outpatients.
- Hospital consultant on-site.
- A geriatrician who performs extended care in older adults' homes.
- Sports trauma rehabilitation specialist.
- Hospice clinical practise
- In special education schools, community-based rehabilitation specialists.
- In fitness facilities, physical therapists and fitness instructors.
- Workplace expert/ergonomist.
- Working as a physical therapist in an industrial or occupational setting.
- Working as a lecturer in a university environment.
- Officers in research organisations who do evidence-based research.
- Policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels.
semesters and courses
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ISL-101/ ETH-100 | Islamic Studies /Ethics | 2(2-0) |
| ENG-101 | English I (Reading & Writing Skills) | 3(3-0) |
| CS-101 | Introduction to Computer | 3(2-1) |
| ISL-103 | Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation I | 1(1-0) |
| ANA-102 | Anatomy –I | 4(3-1) |
| PHSL-102 | Physiology-I | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-111 | Kinesiology-I | 3(2-1) |
| Credit Hours | 19 |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PS-101 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2-0) |
| ENG-102 | English II (Communication Skills) | 3(3-0) |
| ISL-104 | Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation II | 1(1-0) |
| GEN-103 | Sociology | 2(2-0) |
| ANA-103 | Anatomy –II | 4(3-1) |
| PHSL-103 | Physiology-II | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-112 | Kinesiology-II | 3(2-1) |
| Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ISL-201 | Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation III | 1(1-0) |
| ENG-201 | English III (Technical Writing & Presentation Skills) | 3(3-0) |
| PSY-202 | Behaviour Sciences | 3(3-0) |
| ANA-204 | Anatomy –III | 3(2-1) |
| PHSL-204 | Physiology-III | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-211 | Biomechanics & Ergonomics-I | 3(3-0) |
| BIOC-202 | Biochemistry I | 2(2-0) |
| Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ISL-202 | Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation IV | 1(1-0) |
| ANA-204 | Anatomy-IV (Neuro Anatomy) | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-212 | Biomechanics & Ergonomics-II | 3(2-1) |
| GEN-204 | Health & Wellness | 2(2-0) |
| BIOC-203 | Biochemistry II | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-213 | Exercise Physiology IV | 3(3-0) |
| PHY-201 | Medical Physics | 3(2-1) |
| Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| STAT-302 | Biostatistics | 3(3-0) |
| PATH-301 | Pathology & Microbiology I | 2(2-0) |
| PHARM-302 | Pharmacology & Therapeutics I | 2(2-0) |
| DPT-311 | Physical Agents & Electrotherapy I | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-312 | Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-313 | Supervised Clinical Practice I | 3(0-3) |
| BIO-303 | Molecular Biology & Genetics | 2(2-0) |
| Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MGT-301 | Entrepreneurship | 3(3-0) |
| GEN-302 | Patient Care | 2(2-0) |
| PATH-303 | Pathology & Microbiology II | 3(2-1) |
| PHARM-303 | Pharmacology & Therapeutics II | 2(2-0) |
| DPT-314 | Physical Agents & Electrotherapy –II | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-315 | Community Medicine & Rehabilitation | 3(3-0) |
| DPT-316 | Supervised Clinical Practice II | 3(0-3) |
| Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester 7
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MED-402 | Medicine I | 3(3-0) |
| SUR-402 | Surgery I | 3(3-0) |
| RAD-421 | Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-411 | Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-412 | Evidence Based Practice | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-413 | Supervised Clinical Practice III | 3(0-3) |
| Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester 8
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RESH-401 | Research Methodology | 3(2-1) |
| MED-403 | Medicine II | 3(2-1) |
| SUR-403 | Surgery II | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-414 | Neurological Physical Therapy | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-415 | Emergency Procedures & Primary Care In Physical Therapy | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-416 | Supervised Clinical Practice IV | 3(0-3) |
| Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester 9
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DPT-511 | Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-512 | Prosthetics & Orthotics | 2(2-0) |
| DPT-513 | Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis | 3(3-0) |
| DPT-514 | Manual Therapy | 3(2-1) |
| DPT-515 | Professional Practice (Laws, Ethics &Administration) | 2(2-0) |
| DPT-516 | Integumentary Physical Therapy | 2(2-0) |
| DPT-517 | Supervised Clinical Practice V | 3(0-3) |
| Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester 10
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DPT-518 | Obstetrics & Gynaecological Physical Therapy | 2(2-0) |
| DPT-519 | Paediatric Physical Therapy | 2(2-0) |
| DPT-520 | Gerontology & Geriatric Physical Therapy | 2(2-0) |
| DPT-521 | Sports Physical Therapy | 2(2-0) |
| DPT-522 | Supervised Clinical Practice VI | 3(0-3) |
| DPT-523 | Research Project | 6(0-6) |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 179 |