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