ISNAHS

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Physical Therapy, also known as physiotherapy is a dynamic profession concerned with evaluation and rehabilitation of patient disabled by pain, disease, or injury and their treatment by physical therapeutic measure. The objective of the program is to produce group of highly competent physiotherapists to fulfill the increasing atnational and international level.

The doctor of physiotherapy (DPT) – 5 years program is a Post-baccalaureate degree conferred upon successful completion of  duration. The DPT Degree was created by American Physiotherapy Association (APTA). The “Vision 2020” states that “By 2020, physical therapy will be provided by physical therapists who are doctors of physiotherapy recognized by consumers & other health-care professionals as the practitioners of choice to whom consumers have direct access for the diagnosis of, intervention for, & prevention of impairments, functional limitations, & disabilities related to movement, function & health.

Objectives

• Training the health sector workforce of the future.
• Conducting research that creates new knowledge in the field of health sciences and reviews improvement in existing bodies of knowledge.
• Providing innovative, patient-oriented health care.
• Contributing to the economic development and well being of Pakistan through integrated programs in education, research and clinical care.
• Participation in social uplift programs to eliminate poverty

Eligibility Criteria

Any one of the following qualifications is necessary for an applicant to be eligible for consideration. All foreign qualifications must be supported by an Equivalence Certificate issued by Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) of Pakistan with the application.

• A minimum overall score of 60% in Pre-Medical group of Higher Secondary School Certification or equivalent in Pakistan.
• British Advanced Level Certification with Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The score should be over 60% (Pre-Medical) in the IBCC Equivalence.
• US Grade-12 or Canadian-Grade 12 or 13 Diploma (minimum GPA 3.0) accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from the IBCC of at least 60% HSSC Pre-Medical qualification (that will require inclusion of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English in the final 3 years).
• Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th grade) from other countries with Biology, Chemistry and Physics accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from IBCC of at least 60% HSSC pre-medical qualification.

Duration

•  5 Years
  

Study Scheme

Assessment

Students are required to complete a Project / Thesis in the last Semester.

Project/Thesis

• Students are required to complete a Project / Thesis in the last Semester.
  

Award Of Degree

To become eligible for the award of degree, the student is required to obtain a minimum CGPA  of 2.0 out of 4.

Fee Structure

Disclaimer

• The courses may be revised from time to time as a result of continuous review to bring them at par with courses being taught at top-class national and foreign universities. While reviewing the courses, the needs of the local industry and job market are also given full consideration.