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		Graduate Program
		Post Graduate Program

Detailed Contents of Graduate Program

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T) is a 5 years degree program (10 semesters). It comprises five professional years. First Professional Second Professional Third Professional Fourth Professional Final professional Curriculum is divided into approximate hours to cover during five years of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Each year is sub-divided into two semesters six months each. There are terminal examinations at the end of each semester. One year Clinical Clerkship is Mandatory for every graduate. Medium of instructions is English.

Eligibility Criteria

A person holding F.Sc (Pre-medical) with minimum unadjusted 50% marks from Pakistan or an equivalent qualification from any other university/school is eligible for admission.

Detailed Contents of Post Graduate Program

A Transitional Doctor of Physical therapy (t- D.P.T) is a professional Doctorate, a higher level qualification after a four years BS.PT degree program, offering more intense clinical training and preparing graduates for higher-level work and better career outcomes. Graduates will possess the most current knowledge in the field of physical therapy. The Doctor of Physical therapy is different from the academic research-based degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Both degrees involve mastering a body of knowledge in the particular field of study. The DPT degree is considered a clinical or applied doctorate similar to those for ,Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS),Doctor of Education (EdD), Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Doctor of Optometry (OD), and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine(DPM). The t-DPT degree signifies that the learner will apply the newly acquired knowledge – most likely in a clinical setting. The PhD is an academic degree that reflects, in addition to the mastering of a body of knowledge in the particular field of study, completion of an original scholarly work that adds to the body of knowledge in the discipline. The duration of this program is two years break down of four Semesters with subject codes & 78 credit hours

Eligibility Criteria

		Four-year Bachelor of Science in Physical therapy (B.S, PT) or equivalent qualification from any HEC recognized university.
		Transcripts from all professional and post professional degree programs.
		Personal letter to state goals and objectives, why to have a DPT?
		Completion of an academic institution application.

Program of Studies-Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T)

First Semester

Course Code	Subject	Credit Hours
DPT3011	Anatomy-1	4(3+1)
DPT3012	Physiology-1	4(3+1)
DPT3013	Kinesiology-1	4(3+1)
DPT3014	Medical Physics-1	3(2+1)
DPT3015	Islam, Fundamental & Contemporary issues-1	1(1+0)
DPT3016	English Literacy	2(2+0)
Total		14+4=18

Second Semester

Course Code	Subject	Credit Hours
DPT3017	Anatomy-11	4(3+1)
DPT3018	Physiology-11	4(3+1)
DPT3019	Kinesiology-11	4(3+1)
DPT3020	Medical Physics-11	3(2+1)
DPT3025	Islam, Fundamental & Contemporary issues-11	1(1+0)
DPT3022	Computer Literacy Program-11	2(1+1)
Total		18

Career Scope
*	Physical therapists are highly in demand due to the lack of trained professionals nationally and internationally.
*	Physical therapists are granted 17grade in Govt. sector or equivalent in the private Sector.They can become
*	They can become Asst. Professors and professors in the teaching field.
*	They can run their independent practice/ clinics.

Physical Therapy sub- Specialties
*	Orthopedic Physical therapy
*	Neurological Physical therapy
*	Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
*	Sports Physical therapy
*	Vestibular Physical therapy
*	Pediatric Physical therapy
*	Geriatric Physical Therapy
*	Gender Health care Physical Therapy
*	Health and wellness Physical therapy

Third Semester

Course Code	Subject	Credit Hours
DPT4031	Anatomy-111	4(3+1)
DPT34032	Physiology-111	3(2+1)
DPT4033	Kinesiology-111	4(3+1)
DPT4034	Pharmacology-1	3(2+1)
DPT3035	Biochemistry-1	(2+1)
DPT4036	Pakistan Studies-1	1(1+0)
Total		13+5=18

Fourth Semester

Course Code	Subject	Credit Hours
DPT4041	Anatomy-1V	4(3+1)
DPT4042	Physiology-1V	4(3+1)
DPT4043	Kinesiology-1V	4(3+1)
DPT4044	Pharmacology-11	3(2+0)
DPT4045	Biochemistry-11	3(2+1)
DPT4046	Pakistan Studies-11	1(1+0)
Total		14+4=18

Fifth Semester

Course Code	Subject	Credit Hours
DPT5051	Pathology & Microbiology-1	4(3-1)
DPT5052	Physical Agents	4(3-1)
DPT5053	Therapeutic exercises & Techniques-1	4(3-1)
DPT5054	Community Medicine & sociology-1	2(2-0)
DPT5055	Psychiatry, Psychology	2(2-0)
DPT5059	Introduction to Quran & Tafseer	1(1-0)
Total		14+3=17

Sixth Semester

Course Code	Subject	Credit Hours
DPT5061	Pathology & Microbiology-11	4(3+1)
DPT5062	Clinical Electrotherapy	4(3+1)
DPT5064	Community Medicine & sociology-11	2(2+0)
DPT5065	Special Education	3(3+0)
DPT5068	Introduction to Quran & Tafseer 1	1(1+0)
Total		12+2=14

Seventh Semester

Course Code	Subject	Credit Hours
DPT6071	Medicine-1	4(3+1)
DPT6072	Surgery-1	4(3+1)
DPT6073	Physiotherapy Treatment & Techniques-1	4(3+1)
DPT6074	Health Services , Hospital Management &Teaching Methodology	4(4+0)
DPT6075	Introduction to Tafseer & Seerah	1(1+0)
Total		14+3=17

Eighth Semester

Course Code	Subject	Credit Hours
DPT6081	Medicine-11	4(3+1)
DPT6082	Surgery-11	4(3+1)
DPT6083	Anesthesia & Pain Management	3(2+1)
DPT6084	Medical Statistics & Research Methodology	3(3+0)
DPT7085	Evidence Based Practice	3(2+1)
DPT6086	Introduction to Tafseer & Seerah	1(1+0)
Total		14+4=18

Ninth Semester(Theory)

Course Code	Subject	Credit Hours
DPT7091	Physical Rehabilitation	4(3+0)
DPT7092	Differential Diagnosis in Rehabilitation	2(2+1)
DPT7093	Radiology & Imaging	3(2+1)
DPT7094	Gender Health care Physical Therapy	4(3+1)
DPT7095	Evidence Based Manul Therapy (Spinal & Extremetities)	4(2+2)
DPT7096	Professional Ethics	1(1+0)
Total		13+5=18

Tenth Semester (Theory)

Course Code	Subject	Credit Hours
DPT70101	Professional Practice in Physical Therapy	4(3+0)
DPT70102	Quantitative Research methods & Designs	2(2+0)
DPT70103	Integumentary Physical Therapy	3(2+1)
DPT70104	Emergency Procedures & Patient Care	3(2+1)
DPT70105	Professional Ethics-2	1(1+0)
DPT70106	Terminal Project/ Thesis	6(6+0)
Total		16+2=18


Total Number of Credit Hours in DPT	174

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Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (PPDPT) - HEC awarded M.Phil Equivalency

Post Graduate Program:

Title: Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (t-DPT)
Post professional clinical doctorate for practicing Physical therapists.

Duration: Two-year (4-Semesters)

A Transitional Doctor of Physical therapy (t- D.P.T) is a professional Doctorate, a higher level qualification after a four years BS.PT degree program, offering more intense clinical training and preparing graduates for higher-level work and better career outcomes. Graduates will possess the most current knowledge in the field of physical therapy.

The Doctor of Physical therapy is different from the academic research-based degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Both degrees involve mastering a body of knowledge in the particular field of study. The DPT degree is considered a clinical or applied doctorate similar to those for, Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Education (EdD), Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Doctor of Optometry (OD), and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). The t-DPT degree signifies that the learner will apply the newly acquired knowledge – most likely in a clinical setting.


Transitional Flow Chart
Program:		Transitional Doctor of Physical therapy
Duration:		Two years
Level:		Post Graduate
Eligibility:		Four years Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (B.S.P.T) Minimum 60%marks in aggregate with HEC equivalency.
Course:		Semester Based (4-Semesters) duration (6-months each)
Credit Hours:		67- credit Hours

Pre-requisites for t-DPT program:
*	Four-year Bachelor of Science in Physical therapy (B.S, PT) or equivalent qualification from any HEC recognized university.
*		Transcripts from all professional and post professional degree programs.
*		Personal letter to state goals and objectives, why to have a DPT?
*		Completion of an academic institution application.

1st semester

Course Code	Subjects	Credit Hours
PPDPT8011	Medical Informatics	3(3+0) Credit Hours
PPDPT8012	Statistics in Physical therapy	3(3+0) Credit Hours
PPDPT8013	Geriatrics Physical Therapy	4(3+1) Credit Hours
PPDPT8014	Gender Health Care Physical Therapy	4(3+1) Credit Hours
PPDPT8015	Evidence Based Practice n Rehabilitation	3(3+0) Credit Hours
Total		17 Credit Hours

2nd Semester

Course Code	Subjects	Credit Hours
PPDPT8021	Neuromuscular Physical Therapy	4(3+1) Credit Hours
PPDPT8022	Extremity manual Therapy	4(2+2) Credit Hours
PPDPT8023	Spinal manual therapy	4(2+2) Credit Hours
PPDPT8024	Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy	4(3+1) Credit Hours
Total		16 Credit Hours

Second Professional year
3rd semester

Course Code	Subjects	Credit Hours
PPDPT8031	Radiology & Imaging	3(2+1) Credit Hours
PPDPT8032	Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy	4(3+1) Credit Hours
PPDPT8033	Integumentary Physical Therapy	4(3+1) Credit Hours
PPDPT8034	Professional practice in physical Therapy	3(3+0) Credit Hours
PPDPT8035	Quantitative Research methods & Design in Rehabilitation	3(3+0) Credit Hours
Total		17 Credit Hours

4th Semester

Course Code	Subjects	Credit Hours
PPDPT8031	Differential Diagnosis in Rehabilitation	4(3+1) Credit Hours
PPDPT8032	Pediatrics physical Therapy	4(3+1) Credit Hours
PPDPT8033	Pharmacology in Rehabilitation	3(2+1) Credit Hours
PPDPT8034	Emergency procedure and patient care	3(2+1)Credit Hours
PPDPT8035	Terminal Project/Thesis	6(6+0) Credit Hours
Total		20 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 70

Speech Language Pathology/Therapy (MS, SLP/SLT)

MS, SLP/SLT

MS Speech Language Pathology/Therapy (MS, SLP/SLT)
Duration: 2 years (4-semesters) full time evening program
Eligibility:

BS/M.Sc Psychology
BS/M.Sc Behavioral Sciences
BS/M.Sc Zoology
MBBS
DPT
BS in Physical Therapy
MA Special Education

Break Down of Semester
First Professional year
1st Semester

Course Codes	Subjects	Credit Hours
SLP7011	Speech &language Sciences	4(3+1) Credit Hours
SLP7012	Biomedical Sciences-I	4(3+1) Credit Hours
SLP7013	Child Development	3(2+1) Credit Hours
SLP7014	Speech Disorders-I	3(2+1) Credit Hours
SLP7015	Neural Basis of Speech	3(2+1) Credit Hours
Total		17 Credit Hours

2nd Semester

Course Codes	Subjects	Credit Hours
SLP7021	Language Disorders in Children	3(3+0) Credit Hours
SLP7022	Biomedical Sciences-II	4(3+1) Credit Hours
SLP7023	Evidence based practice	3(2+1) Credit Hours
SLP7024	Speech/Language in Multicultural Population	3(3+0) Credit Hours
SLP7025	Clinical decision making &Planning effective Treatment	4(3+1) Credit Hours
Total		17 Credit Hours

Second Professional Year
3rd Semester

Course Codes	Subjects	Credit Hours
SLP8031	Speech Disorders-II	3(2+1) Credit Hours
SLP8032	Hearing Sciences	4(3+1) Credit Hours
SLP8033	Augmentative and Alternative Communication	4(3+1) Credit Hours
SLP8034	Quantitative Research Method and designs	3(2+1) Credit Hours
SLP8035	Professional Practice	4(4+0) Credit Hours
Total		18 Credit Hours

4th Semester

Course Codes	Subjects	Credit Hours
SLP8041	Adult Neurogenic Disorders	4(3+1) Credit Hours
SLP8042	Dysphagia	4(3+1) Credit Hours
SLP8043	Advanced Clinical Practice	4(2+2) Credit Hours
SLP8044	Research Project/Thesis	6 Credit Hours
Total		18 Credit Hours

Assessment Plan:

Internal assessment (Assignments/Quizzes/class tests) 10%
Midterm Examination. 30%
Final Semester Examination at the end of every Semester. 40%
Practical & Viva 20%

Theory paper:

Duration of paper : Two hours
No of questions: 100
Type : MCQs
Marks: 100

Viva &
Practical/(clinical) Case presentation-evaluation based on performance and Viva -10 questions

Pass fail criteria

Note: Subjects with only Theory papers :

50% Cumulative
(Internal assessment+ Midterm Exam+Final Exam+ Viva and Practical).

Midterm Exam: 40%
Final Exam : 50%

Semester Duration: 18 weeks Midterm after nine weeks and final exam
after 18th week of the semester.

Grading System:

Sr.No	Letter Grade	Grade Point Value	Numerical Grade (%)
1.	A	4.0	80% to 100%
2.	B	3.0	70% to 79.9%
3.	C	2.0	60% to 69.9%
4.	D	1.5	50% to 59.9
5.	F	0	Below 50% considered FAIL

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