DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy(DPT)

5 years degree program

Physical therapy or physiotherapy is a branch of rehabilitative medicine aimed at helping patients maintain, recover or improve their physical abilities. Physical therapist work with patients whose movements may be undermined by aging, disease, environmental factors, or sporting hazards. Physical therapy also means the treatment of any pain, disease, or injury by physical means.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is 5-years  HEC recognized degree programme with one-year clinical internship is mandatory for every student after the completion of the course that allows an individual to start professional career as a ‘Physical Therapist’. Physical therapy is an essential segment of modern healthcare system that has been defined as a ‘science of healing and art of caring’.

SEMESTER

COURSE NUMBER

NAME OF SUBJECT

CREDITS

DPT FIRST PROFESSIONAL YEAR

FIRST

DPT-301

Anatomy - I

4(3+1)

DPT-303

Physiology - I

3(2+1)

DPT-305

Kinesiology - I

3(2+1)

DPT-307

English – I (FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH)

3(3+0)

DPT-309

Pak Studies

2(2+0)

DPT-311

Biostatistics-I

3(3+0)

18

SECOND

DPT-302

Anatomy - II

4(3+1)


DPT-304

Physiology - II

3(2+1)

DPT-306

Kinesiology - II

3(2+1)

DPT-308

English – II (COMMUNICATION SKILL)

3(3+0)

DPT-310

Islamic Studies / Ethics

2(2+0)

DPT-312

Biostatistics-II

3(3+0)

18

DPT SECOND PROFESSIONAL YEAR

THIRD

DPT-401

English – III (Technical Writing & Presentation Skills)

3(3+0)

DPT-403

Introduction To Computer

3(2+1)

DPT-405

Anatomy - III

3(2+1)

DPT-407

Physiology - III

3(2+1)

DPT-409

Biomechanics & Ergonomics - I

3(3+0)

DPT-411

Biochemistry & Genetics - I

3(3+0)

18

FORTH

DPT-402

Anatomy – IV (Neuro Anatomy)

3(2+1)

DPT-404

Biomechanics & Ergonomics - II

3(2+1)

DPT-406

Behavioural Sciences (Psychiatry & Psychology )

3(3+0)

DPT-408

Biochemistry & Genetics - II

3(3+0)

DPT-410

Exercise Physiology

3(3+0)

DPT-412

Medical Physics

3(2+1)

18

DPT THIRD PROFESSIONAL YEAR

FIFTH

DPT-501

Pathology & Microbiology - I

3(3+0)

DPT-503

Pharmacology - I

2(2+0)

DPT-505

Physical Agents & Electrotherapy - I

3(2+1)

DPT-507

Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques

3(2+1)

DPT-509

Sociology

2(2+0)

DPT-511

Health & Wellness

2(2+0)

DPT-513

Supervised Clinical Practice - I

3(0+3)

18

SIXTH

DPT-502

Pathology & Microbiology - II

3(2+1)

DPT-504

Pharmacology - II

3(3+0)

DPT-506

Physical Agents & Electrotherapy - II

3(2+1)

DPT-508

Manual Therapy

3(2+1)

DPT-510

Teaching Methodology & Community Medicine

3(3+0)

DPT-512

Supervised Clinical Practice - II

3(0+3)

18

DPT FOURTH PROFESSIONAL YEAR

SEVENTH

DPT-601

Medicine - I

3(3+0)

DPT-603

Surgery - I

3(3+0)

DPT-605

Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging

3(2+1)

DPT-607

Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy

3(2+1)

DPT-609

Human Growth, Development & Community Based Rehabilitation

3(3+0)

DPT-611

Supervised Clinical Practice - III

3(0+3)

18

EIGHTH

DPT-602

Medicine – II

3(3+0)

DPT-604

Surgery – II

3(3+0)

DPT-606

Neurological Physical Therapy

3(2+1)

DPT-608

Evidence Based Practice

3(2+1)

DPT-610

Prosthetics & Orthotics

3(2+1)

DPT-612

Supervised Clinical Practice - IV

3(0+3)

18

DPT FIFTH PROFESSIONAL YEAR

NINTH

DPT-701

Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

3(2+1)

DPT-703

Emergency Procedures & Primary Care In Physical Therapy

2(2+0)

DPT-705

Clinical Decision Making & Differential  Diagnosis

3(3+0)

DPT-707

Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology.

3(2+1)

DPT-709

Professional Practice (Laws, Ethics & Administration)

2(2+0)

DPT-711

Integumentary Physical Therapy

2(2+0)

DPT-713

Supervised Clinical Practice - V

3(0+3)

18

TENTH

DPT-702

Obstetrics & Gynaecological Physical Therapy

2(2+0)

DPT-704

Paediatric Physical Therapy

2(2+0)

DPT-706

Gerontology & Geriatric Physical Therapy.

2(2+0)

DPT-708

Sports Physical Therapy

2(2+0)

DPT-710

Supervised Clinical Practice - VI

4(0+4)

DPT-712

Research Project

6(0+6)

18

TOTAL CREDITS

180

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