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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

About Program

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.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Academic Qualification: 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.
  • Admission Test / Merit: The university may set higher eligibility scores (above 60%) and may also conduct entry / admission test through its own testing body / system or an external testing services provider of repute as per the screening, admission and merit calculation criteria approved by statutory bodies.

Scheme of Studies

1st Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 GED-5201 Applications of ICT 2 1 -
2 DPT-5101 Anatomy – I 2 1 -
3 DPT-5102 Physiology – I 2 1 -
4 DPT-5103 Kinesiology – I 2 1 -
5 GED-5101 Functional English 3 0 -
6 CSQ-5101 Quantitative Reasoning - I 3 0 -
7 ISL-5201 Islamic Studies 2 0 -
Total Credits 16 4

2nd Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 GED-5205 Social Sciences (Public Administration) 2 0 -
2 DPT-5104 Anatomy – II 2 1 DPT-5101
3 DPT-5105 Physiology – II 2 1 DPT-5102
4 DPT-5106 Kinesiology – II 2 1 DPT-5103
5 CSQ-5201 Quantitative Reasoning - II 3 0 -
6 GED-5104 Patient Safety and Infection Control 1 1 -
7 GED-5105 First Aid and Emergency Care 1 1 -
8 GED-5104 Seerat-un-Nabi 2 0 -
Total Credits 15 5

3rd Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 DPT-5201 Anatomy – III 2 1 DPT-5104
2 DPT-5202 Physiology – III 2 1 DPT-5105
3 IDS-5201 Medical Physics 2 1 -
4 IDS-5202 Principles of Biochemistry 3 0 -
5 GED-5202 Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan 2 0 -
6 GED-5103 Arts & Humanities (German language) 2 0 -
7 GED-5203 Civics & Community Engagement 2 0 -
8 ISL-5101 Understanding of Holy Quran - I 0 1 -
Total Credits 15 4

4th Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 DPT-5203 Neuro Anatomy 2 1 DPT-5201
2 DPT-5204 Biomechanics & Ergonomics 2 1 DPT-5106
3 IDS-5203 Human Psychology 2 0 -
4 GED-5202 Health Care System and Policies 2 0 -
5 ISL-5102 Understanding of Holy Quran - II 0 1 ISL-5101
6 GED-5204 Entrepreneurship 2 0 -
7 GED-5104 Expository Writing 3 0 -
8 GED-5105 Pakistan Studies 2 0 -
Total Credits 15 3

5th Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 DPT-5301 Exercise Physiology 2 1 -
2 DPT-5302 Pharmacology & Therapeutics - I 2 0 -
3 DPT-5303 Physical Agents & Electrotherapy - I 2 1 -
4 DPT-5304 Community Medicine & Rehabilitation 2 1 -
5 IDS-5301 Pathology & Microbiology - I 2 0 -
6 IDS-5302 Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare 2 0 -
7 SCP-5301 Supervised Clinical Practice - I 0 3 -
Total Credits 12 6

6th Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 DPT-5305 Pharmacology & Therapeutics - II 2 0 DPT-5302
2 DPT-5306 Physical Agents & Electrotherapy - II 2 1 DPT-5303
3 DPT-5307 Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques 2 1 -
4 IDS-5303 Sustainable Development Goals: Health & Wellbeing 2 1 -
5 IDS-5304 Pathology & Microbiology - II 2 1 IDS-5301
6 IDS-5305 Molecular Biology & Genetics 2 0 -
7 SCP-5302 Supervised Clinical Practice - II 0 3 SCP-5301
Total Credits 12 7

7th Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 DPT-5401 Medicine - I 3 0 -
2 DPT-5402 Surgery - I 3 0 -
3 DPT-5403 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 2 1 -
4 IDS-5401 Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging 2 1 -
5 IDS-5402 Scientific Inquiry & Research Methods 2 1 -
6 SCP-5401 Supervised Clinical Practice - III 0 4 SCP-5302
Total Credits 12 7

8th Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 DPT-5404 Neurological Physical Therapy 2 1 -
2 DPT-5405 Medicine - II 3 0 DPT-5401
3 DPT-5406 Surgery - II 3 0 DPT-5402
4 DPT-5407 Sports Physical Therapy 1 1 -
5 IDS-5403 Biostatistics 2 1 -
6 IDS-5404 Professional Practice in Healthcare 2 0 -
7 SCP-5402 Supervised Clinical Practice - IV 0 4 SCP-5401
Total Credits 13 7

9th Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 DPT-5501 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 2 1 -
2 DPT-5502 Prosthetics & Orthotics 2 0 -
3 DPT-5503 Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis 3 0 -
4 DPT-5504 Emergency Procedures in Physical Therapy 1 1 -
5 DPT-5505 Evidence Based Practice 2 1 -
6 SCP-5501 Supervised Clinical Practice - V 0 4 SCP-5402
7 CAP-5501 Capstone / Research Project 0 3 -
Total Credits 10 10

10th Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 DPT-5506 Manual Therapy 2 1 -
2 DPT-5507 Integumentary Physical Therapy 1 1 -
3 DPT-5508 Women's Health Physical Therapy 2 1 -
4 DPT-5509 Pediatric & Neonatal Physical Therapy 2 1 -
5 DPT-5510 Geriatric Physical Therapy 2 1 -
6 SCP-5502 Supervised Clinical Practice - VI 0 4 SCP-5501
Total Credits 9 9