Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

(5 Years Program)

Admission Open

Fall 2025-2026

Doctor of Physical therapy is a vital element of today’s health treatment system. It is a “science of healing and art of caring”. It is a term used to describe the examination, evaluation, diagnostics, assessment, and management of the musculoskeletal, Neurological and Cardio-Vascular system’s functional disorders. This includes the symptoms of pain, swelling, physical, structural and psychosomatic disorders.

DPT is a method of treatment that is based on manual therapy, movement, as well as physical agents and therapies to ease the pain and other symptoms.

Therefore, physical therapy encompasses the basic aspects that are part of the healing process, i.e. preventive, promotional and diagnostic, as well as rehabilitative and curative.

Syllabus of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

This course is a Five years program. Below are the specifics of each year’s subjects and their Credit Hours.

Course Detail Total Semester 10 Total Credit Hours 175
Sr. No
Subjects
Credit Hours
1
Anatomy – I
4(3-1)
2
Physiology – I
3(2-1)
3
Kinesiology – I
3(2-1)
4
English – I (functional English)
3(3-0)
5
Pakistan Studies
2(2-0)
6
Introduction To Computer
3(2-1)
Total
18
Sr. No
Subjects
Credit Hours
1
Anatomy – II
4(3-1)
2
Physiology – II
3(2-1)
3
Kinesiology – II
3(2-1)
4
English – II (Communication Skills)
3(3-0)
5
Islamic Studies / Ethics
2(2-0)
6
Sociology
2(2-0)
Total
17
Sr. No
Subjects
Credit Hours
1
English – III (Technical Writing & Presentation Skills)
3(3-0)
2
Medical Physics
3(2-1)
3
Anatomy – III
3(2-1)
4
Physiology – III
2(2-1)
5
Biomechanics & Ergonomics – I
3(3-0)
6
Biochemistry – I
2(2-0)
Total
17
Sr. No
Subjects
Credit Hours
1
Anatomy – IV (Neuro Anatomy)
3(2-1)
2
Biomechanics & Ergonomics – II
3(2-1)
3
Health & Welness
2(2-0)
4
Biochemistry – II
3(2-1)
5
Exercise Physiology
3(2-1)
6
Molecular Biology & Genetics
2(2-0)
Total
16
Sr. No
Subjects
Credit Hours
1
Pathology & Microbiology – I
2(2-0)
2
Pharmacology & Therapeutics – I
2(2-0)
3
Physical Agents & Electrotherapy – I
3(2-1)
4
Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques
3(2-1)
5
Biostatistics – I
3(3-0)
6
Behavioral Sciences ( Pcychology & Ethics)
2(2-0)
7
Supervised Clinical Practice – I
3(0-3)
Total
18
Sr. No
Subjects
Credit Hours
1
Pathology & Microbiology II
3(2-1)
2
Pharmacology & Therapeutics II
2(2-0)
3
Physical Agents & Electrotherapy –II
3(2-1)
4
Biostatistics Ii (university Optional)
3(3-0)
5
Community Medicine & Rehabilitation
3(3-0)
6
Supervised Clinical Practice II
3(0-3)
Total
17
Sr. No
Subjects
Credit Hours
1
Medicine I
3(3-0)
2
Surgery I
3(3-0)
3
Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging
3(2-1)
4
Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
3(2-1)
5
Evidence Based Practice
3(2-1)
6
Supervised Clinical Practice III
3(0-3)
Total
18
Sr. No
Subjects
Credit Hours
1
Medicine II
3(3-0)
2
Surgery II
3(3-0)
3
Neurological Physical Therapy
3(2-1)
4
Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology
3(2-1)
5
Emergency Procedures & Primary Care In Physical Therapy
3(2-1)
6
Supervised Clinical Practice IV
3(0-3)
Total
18
Sr. No
Subjects
Credit Hours
1
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
3(2-1)
2
Prosthetics & Orthotics
2(2-0)
3
Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis
3(3-0)
4
Manual Therapy
3(2-1)
5
Professional Practice (laws, Ethics &administration)
2(2-0)
6
Integumentry Physical Therapy
2(2-0)
Total
18
Sr. No
Subjects
Credit Hours
1
Obstetrics & Gynaecological Physical Therapy
2(2-0)
2
Paediatric Physical Therapy
2(2-0)
3
Gerontology & Geriatric Physical Therapy
2(2-0)
4
Sports Physical Therapy
2(2-0)
5
Supervised Clinical Practice VI
4(0-4)
6
Research Project
6
Total
18

Goal of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program

Physical therapists are medical professionals who diagnose and treat patients of all ages who have health issues or other conditions that affect their mobility and ability to carry out everyday tasks.

Practice Areas

  • Home health, 
  • Outpatient Clinics, 
  • Rehabilitation Hospitals, 
  • Research Centers, 
  • Acute Care Facilities, 
  • Extended Care Facilities,  
  • Centers for Fitness, Sports, and Prevention

Examples of ailments that physical therapists treat

  • Arthritis
  • Back Pain
  • Balance
  • Burns
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Syndrome
  • Developmental Delays
  • Chronic Obstructive
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures
  • Hand Injuries
  • Headaches
  • Incontinence
  • Lymphedema
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Sports Injuries
  • Stroke
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • (TBI)

Private Sector

  • Physiotherapist Clinic in Community
  • Private Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centers
  • Physiotherapy Gyms
  • Consultants for Private Sports Teams
 

Public Sector

  • Physiotherapists in Academia and Universities
  • The Physiotherapist for many sports teams of the government Institutes
  • Seats Major Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centers
  • Extended Physiotherapy Services for every district (at least four) and Tehsil (at least two) hospital headquarters
  • The physiotherapy service is expanded into Rural Areas
Admission Requirement
Qualification
A-Level HSSC / F.Sc Pre-Medical / Grade 12 or equivalent
Minimum Marks
60% Marks
Subject Include

 1. Physics  2. Chemistry  3. Biology

Fee Details
Total Semesters
10
Course Duration
5 Years
Admission Registration Fee (One Time)
Rs. 30,000
Exam Fee / Share Fee Semester
As Per University Challan

(approximately 18,000)
Per Semester Fee
Rs. 80,000 x 10
Total Semester Fee
Rs. 800,000
BSCS Scholarship Criteria
Course Fee
Marks in Matric
Scholarship
After Scholarship Fee
Rs. 800,000 5 Years Fee
95%
50%
Rs. 400,000
90%
45%
Rs. 440,000
85%
35%
Rs. 520,000
80%
25%
Rs. 600,000
75%
15%
Rs. 680,000
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Kinza Naeem

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Tania Amjad

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Tooba Khan

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Faizan Ali

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Zainab Jabbar

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Mohsin Azahar

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Zeeshan Amjad

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Iqra Qhafoor

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Arsha Khan

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Fatima Saqib

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Rimsha Shahzad

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