Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of physical Therapy is a five-year semester based degree programme.
Learning And Teaching Strategies
Both national and international qualified teaching faculty promote better understanding through:
- Presentation/Assignment/Seminar
- Tutorials
- Skill based labs
- Projects
- Clinical Practice (Supervised/Independent)
Clinical Training
Students of Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences have an exclusive advantage to be a part of an organization with the large setup of tertiary care hospitals. The clinical training provides a better chance of learning and practicing the skills in the field hence, prepares future therapists to play an important role in the improvement of healthcare quality in society. Students of 3rd, 4th & 5th Professionals complete their clinical training at physical therapy units of different primary, secondary and tertiary care hospitals in the metropolis. Moreover, Dr. Ziauddin Hospital is also starting its clinical services in near future.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 60% marks in Pre-Medical Group of Higher Secondary Certificate Examination held by a recognized Board of Intermediate Education in Pakistan or O/A Level and other equivalent to HSC (Pre-medical).
- Applications from overseas candidates are also invited.
- Students awaiting results of Board of Intermediate / A-level Examinations are also eligible to apply.
Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the application according to instructions given with the application form.
Documents To Be Submitted
- Attested copy of SSC / ‘O’ Level (IBCC Equivalence) Certificate
- Attested copy of HSC / ‘A’ Level (IBCC Equivalence) Certificate
- Attested copy of SSC / ‘O’ Level Mark Sheet
- Attested copy of HSC / ‘A’ Level Mark Sheet
- Attested copy of NIC or ‘B’ Form of Applicant
- Attested copy of NIC of 2 references
- Attested copy of NIC of Parents / Guardian
- HSC II Admit Card incase result not announced
- Applicant’s one (1) passport size photograph
Student Selection
Final selection of students is decided on the basis of their performance in the following:
- Secondary School Certificate
- Higher Secondary Certificate
- Ziauddin University Test
- Interview
Aptitude Test
The university conducts an Aptitude Test for all eligible candidates. The test consists of Multiple Choice questions of various types. The test comprises four to five sections designed to assess each applicant’s performance in the areas of:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- General Knowledge
- English
The level of questions in sections of Biology, Physics and Chemistry correspond to that expected at the end of Intermediate Examination or equivalent qualifications.
Interview
Applicants are interviewed to assess their suitability to complete respective course and pursue a career in health sciences.
Notification Of Admission
University will inform successful applicants and a deadline will be given for the confirmation of admission. Offers not accepted by the given deadline will be cancelled
Fee Structure
| Tuition Fee | 109,250 |
| Admission Fee | 50,000 |
| Examination Fee | 10,000 |
| Security Deposit | 25,000 |
| Student Fund | 2,000 |
Scheme of Study
| First Year Semester-I | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | 301 | Anatomy-I | 4(3-1) |
| 2 | 303 | Physiology-I | 3(2-1) |
| 3 | 305 | Kinesiology-I | 3(2-1) |
| 4 | ENG 101 | Functional English | 3(3-0) |
| 5 | PST 101 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2-0) |
| 6 | 312 | Introduction to Computers | 3(2-1) |
| Total | 18 | ||
| First Year Semester II | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | 302 | Anatomy-II | 4(3-1) |
| 2 | 304 | Physiology-II | 3(2-1) |
| 3 | 306 | Kinesiology-II | 3(2-1) |
| 4 | ENG 102 | Academic reading and Writing | 3(3-0) |
| 5 | IST 101/ME 101 | Islamic Studies/Moral Ethics | 2(2-0) |
| 6 | 410 | Sociology | 2(2-0) |
| Total | 17 | ||
| Second Year Semester III | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | 401 | Anatomy-III | 3(2-1) |
| 2 | 403 | Physiology-III | 3(2-1) |
| 3 | 405 | Biomechanics and Ergonomics-I | 3(3-0) |
| 4 | ENG 201 | Technical and Professional Writing | 3(3-0) |
| 5 | 414 | Biochemistry -I | 2(2-0) |
| 6 | 408 | Medical Physics | 3(2-1) |
| Total | 17 | ||
| Second Year Semester IV | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | 402 | Anatomy IV (Neuro Anatomy) | 3(2-1) |
| 2 | 404 | Exercise Physiology | 3(2-1) |
| 3 | 406 | Biomechanics and Ergonomics-II | 3(2-1) |
| 4 | 413 | Molecular Biology and Genetics | 2(2-0) |
| 5 | 415 | Biochemistry -II | 3(2-1) |
| 6 | 507 | Health and Wellness | 2(1-1) |
| Total | 16 | ||
| Third Year Semester V | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | 501 | Physical Agents and Electrotherapy-I | 3(2-1) |
| 2 | 503 | Pharmacology & Therapeutics-I | 2(2-0) |
| 3 | 505 | Pathology and Microbiology-I | 2(2-0) |
| 4 | 513 | Therapeutic Exercises and Techniques | 3(2-1) |
| 5 | 311 | Biostatistics-I | 3(3-0) |
| 6 | 619 | Behavioral Sciences (Psychology & Ethics) | 2(2-0) |
| 7 | 515 | Supervised Clinical Practice -I | 3(0-3) |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Third Year Semester VI | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | 502 | Physical Agents and Electrotherapy-II | 3(2-1) |
| 2 | 504 | Pharmacology & Therapeutics-II | 2(2-0) |
| 3 | 506 | Pathology and Microbiology-II | 3(2-1) |
| 4 | 510 | Manual Therapy | 3(2-1) |
| 5 | 411 | Biostatistics-II | 3(3-0) |
| 6 | 512 | Supervised Clinical Practices-II | 4(0-4) |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year Semester VII | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | 508 | Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology | 3(2-1) |
| 2 | 603 | Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy | 3(2-1) |
| 3 | 605 | Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging | 3(2-1) |
| 4 | 609 | Surgery-I | 3(3-0) |
| 5 | 611 | Medicine-I | 3(3-0) |
| 6 | 613 | Supervised Clinical Practices-III | 3(0-3) |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year Semester VIII | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | 602 | Evidence Based Practices | 3(2-1) |
| 2 | 606 | Neurological Physical Therapy | 3(2-1) |
| 3 | 608 | Surgery-II | 3(3-0) |
| 4 | 511 | Emergency Procedure and Primary care in Physical Therapy | 3(2-1) |
| 5 | 614 | Medicine-II | 3(3-0) |
| 6 | 616 | Supervised Clinical Practices-IV | 3(0-3) |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Fifth Year Semester IX | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | 612 | Prosthetics & Orthotics | 2(2-0) |
| 2 | 701 | Professional Practices (Law, Ethics and Administrations) | 2(2-0) |
| 3 | 705 | Integumentary Physical Therapy | 2(1-1) |
| 4 | 707 | Clinical Decision Making and Differential Diagnosis | 3(3-0) |
| 5 | 709 | Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy | 3(2-1) |
| 6 | 615 | Community Medicine & Rehabilitation | 3(3-0) |
| 7 | 715 | Supervised Clinical Practices-V | 3(0-3) |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Fifth Year Semester X | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | 702 | Obstetrics and Gynecological Physical Therapy | 2(1-1) |
| 2 | 704 | Sports Physical Therapy | 2(1-1) |
| 3 | 706 | Pediatric Physical Therapy | 2(1-1) |
| 4 | 708 | Gerontology and Geriatric Physical Therapy | 2(1-1) |
| 5 | 710 | Supervised Clinical Practices- VI | 4(0-4) |
| 6 | 712 | Research Project | 6 |
| Total | 18 | ||
TOTAL COURSES OFFERED: 62
Grand Total Credit Hours: 176