Course Study

Course Study

This is a five years under graduate program of full time study. Each year of study comprises of two semesters. The duration of each semester is 18 weeks. 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.

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT)
Minimum Degree Requirements: This program comprises a minimum of 180 credit hours.
Duration: 5 YEARS

YEAR 1
First Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Anatomy-I 4(3+1)
Physiology-I 3(2+1)
Kinesiology-I 3(2+1)
English-I 3(3+0)
Pak Studies 2(2+0)
Biostatistics-I 3(3+0)
Total Credits 18

YEAR 1
Second Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Anatomy-II 4(3+1)
Physiology-II 3(2+1)
Kinesiology-II 3(2+1)
English-II 3(3+0)
Islamic Studies/ Ethics 2(2+0)
Biostatistics-II 3(3+0)
Total Credits 18

YEAR 2
First Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Anatomy-III 3(2+1)
Physiology-III 3(2+1)
Biomechanics & Ergonomics-I 3(3+0)
English-III 3(3+0)
Computer 3(2+1)
Biochemistry & Genetics-I 3(3+0)
Total Credits 18

YEAR 2
Second Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Anatomy-IV 3(2+1)
Exercise Physiology 3(3+0)
Biomechanics & Ergonomics-II 3(2+1)
Biochemistry & Genetics-II 3(3+0)
Medical Physics 3(3+0)
Behavioral Sciences ( Psychology & Psychiatry) 3(3+0)
Total Credits 18

YEAR 3
First Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Pathology & Microbiology-I 3(3+0)
Pharmacology-I 2(2+0)
Physical agents & Electrotherapy-I 3(2+1)
Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques 3(2+1)
Sociology 2(2+0)
Health Promotion & Wellness 2(2+0)
Clinical Practice-I 3(0+3)
Total Credits 18

YEAR 3
Second Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Pathology & Microbiology-II 3(2+1)
Pharmacology-II 3(3+0)
Physical agent & Electrotherapy-II 3(2+1)
Teaching Methodology & Community Medicine 3(3+0)
Manual Therapy 3(2+1)
Clinical Practice-II 3(0+3)
Total Credits 18

YEAR 4
First Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Medicine-I 3(3+0)
Surgery-I 3(3+0)
Radiology & Imaging 3(2+1)
Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3(2+1)
Human Growth, Development & Community Based Rehabilitation 3(3+0)
Clinical Practice-III 3(0+3)
Clinical Practice-I 3(0+3)
Total Credits 18

YEAR 4
Second Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Medicine-II 3(3+0)
Surgery-II 3(3+0)
Evidence Based Practice 3(2+1)
Neuromuscular Physical Therapy 3(2+1)
Orthotics & Prosthetics 3(2+1)
Clinical Practice-IV 3(0+3)
Total Credits 18

YEAR 5
First Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Emergency Procedures & Primary care in Physical Therapy 2(2+0)
Cardio Pulmonary Physical Therapy 3(2+1)
Clinical Decision Making and Differential Diagnosis 3(3+0)
Integumentry Physical Therapy 2(2+0)
Scientific Inquiry 3(2+1)
Professional Practice 2(2+0)
Clinical Practice-V 3(3+0)
Total Credits 18

YEAR 5
Second Semester

Course Title Credit Hours
Obstetrics & Gynecological Physical Therapy 2(2+0)
Pediatrics Physical Therapy 2(2+0)
Geriatrics & Gerentological Physical Therapy 2(2+0)
Sports Physical Therapy 2(2+0)
Clinical Practice-VI 4(0+4)
Project/Dissertation 6
Total Credits 18