Overview
DPT stands for “Doctor of Physical Therapy”. It is another important degree after MBBS in the he
althcare sector. After MBBS and BDS, It is also a study of medical scienc
e dealing and caring of patients”. It is one of the growing field and profession globally and in Pakistan with bright career after DPT in Pakistan. A DPT graduate in Pakistan is likely to be called a Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physiotherapy.
Curriculumn Detail
1st Semester
Sr. | Subject Title | Theory Marks | Practical / Clinical & G. Viva Marks | Total Marks |
1 | ANATOMY I | 100 | 100 | 200 |
2 | PHYSIOLOGY I | 100 | 100 | 200 |
3 | BIOCHEMISTRY I | 100 | 100 | 200 |
4 | KINESIOLOGY | 100 | 100 | 200 |
5 | ENGLISH | 100 | Not Applicable | 100 |
6 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER | 100 | Not Applicable | 100 |
| TOTAL | 600 | 400 | 1000 |
2nd Semester
| Sr. |
Subject Title | Theory Marks | Practical / Clinical & G. Viva Marks | Total Marks |
| 1 | ANATOMY II | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| 2 | PHYSIOLOGY II | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| 3 | BIOCHEMISTRY II | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| 4 | BIOMECHANICS & ERGONOMICS | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| 5 | ISLAMIC STUDIES | 100 | Not applicable | 100 |
| 6 | PAKISTAN STUDIES | 100 | Not applicable | 100 |
| TOTAL | 600 | 400 | 1000 |
3rd Semester
| Sr.
|
Subject Title | Theory Marks | Practical / Clinical & G. Viva Marks | Total Marks |
| 1 | PHARMACOLOGY | 100 | Not applicable | 100 |
| 2 | GENERAL PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY | 100 | 100 | 200 |
|
3 | PHYSICAL AGENTS & ELECTROTHERAPY INCLUDING MEDICAL PHYSICS |
100 |
100 |
200 |
| 4 | THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES AND TECHNIQUES & MANUAL THERAPY | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| TOTAL | 400 | 300 | 700 |
4th Semester
| Sr. |
Subject Title | Theory Marks | Practical / Clinical & G. Viva Marks | Total Marks |
| 1 | SPECIAL PATHOLOGY | 100 | 100 | 200 |
|
2 | COMMUNITY HEALTH, RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY, SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES |
100 |
Not applicable |
100 |
| 3 | PHYSICAL THERAPY IN MEDICINE INCLUDING RADIOLOGY & DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| 4 | CLINICAL DECISION MAKING & DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS | 100 | Not applicable | 100 |
|
5 | PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENT & TECHNIQUES-I
(Musculoskeletal, Sports, Gerontology including Geriatric, Paediatric Physical Therapy and Supervised Clinical Practices I) |
100 |
100 |
200 |
| 6 | EVIDENCE BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY& PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE | 100 | Not applicable | 100 |
| TOTAL | 600 | 300 | 900 |
5th Semester
| Sr. | Subject Title | Theory Marks | Practical / Clinical &
G. Viva Marks | Total Marks |
| 1 | PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SURGERY | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| 2 | EMERGENCY PROCEDURES & PRIMARY CARE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY | 100 | 100 | 200 |
|
3 | PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENT & TECHNIQUES-
II (Cardiopulmonary, Neurological, Gynecological & Obstetrics, ,Integumentary Physical Therapy , and Supervised Clinical Practices II) |
100 |
100 |
200 |
Career Prospects
The students have different job opportunities after the completion of DPT program. Normally there are two sectors in Pakistan, i.e. government and private. The students can work there or they can start their own clinics as well. You can choose career options after DPT according to your interest. Following is the list of jobs after DPT in Pakistan and you can get information of city wise DPT jobs in Pakistan by seeing jobs details.
Scope of Doctor of Physical Therapy ( DPT ) in Pakistan
Scope of DPT in Pakistan as Doctor of Physical Therapy in public sector is extremely vast such as:
- Physical Education Teacher
- Physical Training Instructor
- Physiotherapist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Assistant Physiotherapist
- Physical Test Supervisor
Career Options after DPT in Pakistan Private Sector
These are careers in Physical Therapy in private sector:
- Public & Private Hospitals such as Liaquat National Hospital
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Centers
- Healthcare NGOs
- Private Clinics
- Sports Clubs & Teams
- Academics
- Research in Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Admission Criteria
- FSc. (Pre-Medical) with minimum 60% marks OR
- A-Levels (Biology, Physics & Chemistry) or equivalent with minimum 60% marks, equivalence from IBCC will be required.
