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)
Pakistan 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)
Introduction to 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(2+1)
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 & Wellness 2(2+0)
Supervised 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)
Supervised 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 & Diagnostic Imaging 3(2+1)
Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3(2+1)
Human Growth, Development & Community Based Rehabilitation 3(3+0)
Supervised Clinical Practice-III 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 Medicine 3(2+1)
Neurological Physical Therapy 3(2+1)
Orthotics & Prosthetics 3(2+1)
Supervised 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 & Research Methodology 3(2+1)
Professional Practice (Law, Ethics & Administration) 2(2+0)
Supervised Clinical Practice-V 3(0+3)
Total Credits 18

YEAR 5
Second Semester

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