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Doctor of Physical Therapy

5 Years Degree Program

The Doctor of Physical Therapy is a 5-year clinical doctorate degree that enables a student to begin a successful professional career as a Physical Therapist. Physical therapy is described as the science of curing and the art of healing, which is an integral component of today's healthcare system. It is concerned with the examination, diagnosis, and therapy of physiological diseases of the musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, including pain, and physiological, structural, and psychosomatic problems. It also addresses therapeutic approaches based on mobility, muscle relaxation, occupational exposure, and therapeutic techniques for relieving pain and associated issues. As a result, physical therapy encompasses the fundamental aspects of therapeutic sciences, such as preventative, promotional, diagnostic, and rehabilitative.

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Admission Criteria

FSc Pre-Medical (12 Years) or equivalent with 60% marks.

Road Map Doctor of Physical Therapy

Total no of Credit Hours: 175

Semester 1

Course Title Credit Hours
ANATOMY –I 4
PHYSIOLOGY-I 3
KINESIOLOGY-I 3
ENGLISH-I 3
PAKISTAN STUDIES 2
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER 3
Total 18

Semester 2

Course Title Credit Hours
ANATOMY –II 4
PHYSIOLOGY-II 3
KINESIOLOGY-II 3
ENGLISH-II 3
ISLAMIC STUDIES 2
SOCIOLOGY 2
Total 17

Semester 3

Course Title Credit Hours
ANATOMY –III 3
(Psychiatry & Psychology) 2
PHYSIOLOGY-III 3
ENGLISH-III 3
BIOMECHANICS & ERGONOMICS-I 3
BIOCHEMISTRY & GENETICS I 2
Total 17

Semester 4

Course Title Credit Hours
ANATOMY-IV (Neuro Anatomy) 3
BIOMECHANICS & ERGONOMICS-II 3
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 3
BIOCHEMISTRY& GENETICSII 3
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 2
(Psychiatry & Psychology) 2
Total 16

Semester 5

Course Title Credit Hours
PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY I 2
PHARMACOLOGY I 3
PHYSICAL AGENTS & ELECTROTHERAPY I 3
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES & TECHNIQUES 3
HEALTH & WELLNESS 2
BIOSTATISTICS-I 3
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE I 3
Total 19

Semester 6

Course Title Credit Hours
PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY II 3
PHARMACOLOGY II 2
PHYSICAL AGENTS & ELECTROTHERAPY –II 3
BIOSTATISTICS-II / UNIVERSITY OPTIONAL 3
TEACHING METHODOLOGY & COMMUNITY MEDICINE 3
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE II 3
Total 17

Semester 7

Course Title Credit Hours
MEDICINE I 3
SURGERY I 3
RADIOLOGY & DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING 3
MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY 3
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 3
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE III 3
Total 18

Semester 8

Course Title Credit Hours
MEDICINE II 3
SURGERY II 3
NEUROLOGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY 3
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY & RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES & PRIMARY CARE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY 2
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE IV 3
Total 17

Semester 9

Course Title Credit Hours
CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY 3
PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS 2
CLINICAL DECISION MAKING & DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS 3
MANUAL THERAPY 3
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (LAWS , ETHICS &ADMINISTRATION) 2
INTEGUMENTRY PHYSICAL THERAPY 2
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE V 3
Total 18

Semester 10

Course Title Credit Hours
OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY 2
PAEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 2
GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 2
SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY 2
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE VI 4
RESEARCH PROJECT 6
Total 18

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