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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 Computer Literacy Program-1 2(2-0)
 Total         18
     
Second Semester
     
Course Code Subject Credit Hours
DPT3021 Anatomy-11 4(3-1)
DPT3022 Physiology-11 4(3-1)
DPT3023 Kinesiology-11 4(3-1)
DPT3024 Medical Physics-11 3(2-1)
DPT3025 Islam, Fundamental & Contemporary issues-11 1(1-0)
DPT3026 Computer Literacy Program-11 2(2-0)
 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 4(3-1)
DPT4033 Kinesiology-111 4(3-1)
DPT4034 Pharmacology-1 3(2-1)
DPT3035 Biochemistry-1 3(2-1)
DPT4036 Pakistan Studies-1 1(1-0)
 Total         19
 
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(2-1)
DPT4045 Biochemistry-11 3(2-1)
DPT4046 Pakistan Studies-11 1(1-0)
 Total         19
 
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         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 2(2-0)
DPT5068 Introduction to Quran & Tafseer 1 1(1-0)
 Total    13
 
 
Seventh Semester
     
Course Code Subject Credit Hours
DPT6071  Medicine-1 4(3-1)
 DPT6072  Surgery-1 4(3-1)
DPT6073 Physiotherapy Treatment & Techniques-1 5(4-1)
DPT6074 Health Education &Teaching Methods 2(2-0)
DPT6079  Introduction to Tafseer & Seerah 1(1-0)
 Total         16
Eighth Semester
     
Course Code Subject Credit Hours
DPT6081  Medicine-11 4(3-1)
DPT6082  Surgery-11 4(3-1)
DPT6084 Anesthesia & Pain Management 3(2-1)
DPT7084 Evidence Based Practice in Rehabilitation 3(2-1)
DPT6089 Introduction to Tafseer & Seerah 1(1-0)
 Total   15
 
Ninth Semester(Theory)
     
Course Code Subject Credit Hours
DPT7091 Physical Rehabilitation-1 4(3-1)
DPT7093 Differential Diagnosis 3(2-1)
DPT7094 Medical Statistics & research methodology 2(2-0)
DPT7095 Radiology & Imaging 4(3-1)
DPT7099 Gender Health care Physical Therapy 4(3-1)
DPT70114  Professional Practice 1(1-0)
 Total        18
     
Tenth Semester (Theory)
     
Course Code Subject Credit Hours
DPT70101 Professional Practice in Physical Therapy 4(3-1)
DPT70102 Quantitative Research methods & Designs 3(3-0)
DPT70103 Clinical Management of Integumental conditions 4(3-1)
DPT70104 Professional Practice 1(1-0)
DPT70105 Health services & Hospital Management  
DPT70115 Terminal Project/ Thesis 6(6-0)
 Total

 18

 
 
      
Total Number of Credit Hours in DPT    171
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Program of Studies-Transitional Doctor of Physical therapy
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.
First Semester
     
Course Code Subject Credit Hours
TDPT8011 Medical Informatics 3(3-0)
TDPT8012 Statistics in Physical Therapy 3(3-0)
TDPT8013 Geriatrics Physical therapy 4(3-1)
TDPT8014 Gender Health care Physical Therapy 4(3-1)
TDPT8015 Evidence Based Practice in Rehabilitation 3(2-1)
Total   17
 
Second Semester
     
Course Code Subject Credit Hours
TDPT8021 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy 4(3-1)
TDPT8022 Extremity Manual Therapy 4(2-2)
TDPT8023 Spinal Manual Therapy 4(2-2)
TDPT8024 Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy 4(3-1)
Total   18
 
Third Semester
     
Course Code Subject Credit Hours
TDPT8031 Radiology and Imaging 3(2-1)
TDPT8032 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 4(3-1)
TDPT8033 Integumentary Physical Therapy 4(3-1)
TDPT8034 Professional Practice in Physical Therapy 3(3-0)
TDPT8035 Quantitative Research Methods & Design in Rehabilitation 3(3-0)
Total   17
 
Fourth Semester
     
Course Code Subject Credit Hours
TDPT8041 Differential Diagnosis in Rehabilitation Therapy 4(3-1)
TDPT8042 Pediatrics Physical Therapy 4(3-1)
TDPT8044 Pharmacology in Rehabilitation 3(2-1)
TDPT8045 Terminal Project(Thesis Based) 6(6-0)
Total   17
     
   
Total Credit Hours t-DPT 67

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