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Doctor of Physiotherapy

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Image Prof. Dr. Syed Kashif Haleem

Program Objective

     ✅ Clinical Competence – Train students in comprehensive assessment, evidence-based treatment, and             rehabilitation for diverse patient populations.
    ✅ Critical Thinking & Clinical Reasoning – Develop the ability to analyze, plan, and modify treatment                         strategies  based on patient needs and research.
    ✅ Professional Communication – Equip graduates with effective communication skills to interact with patients,             families, and healthcare teams.
    ✅ Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Prepare students to work as key members of interprofessional healthcare             teams.
    ✅ Ethical & Legal Practice – Instill strong ethical values, professional accountability, and compliance with             healthcare standards.
    ✅ Lifelong Learning – Encourage continuous professional development, research engagement, and adoption             of

            emerging practices.
    ✅ Health Promotion – Train graduates to design community-based programs for wellness and disease             prevention.
    ✅ Cultural Competence – Deliver care that respects diversity and addresses health disparities.
    ✅ Technology Integration – Familiarize students with rehabilitation robotics, virtual reality therapy, and  tele- 

             rehabilitation to improve patient care.
    ✅ Leadership – Prepare graduates to take on leadership roles in healthcare delivery, education, and   professional 

            advocacy.


Program Description

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a five-year, ten-semester professional program designed to prepare competent, compassionate, and evidence-based practitioners who can meet the evolving challenges of global healthcare.

The curriculum blends basic medical sciences, clinical knowledge, and advanced physiotherapy practices, equipping students with skills in assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and prevention of a wide range of health conditions.

Students receive specialized training in:

            Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Physical Therapy

            Neurological & Pediatric Rehabilitation

            Cardiopulmonary & Geriatric Care

            Women’s Health & Vestibular Rehabilitation

            Sports Medicine & Performance Therapy

The program emphasizes critical thinking, interdisciplinary teamwork, and patient-centered care, ensuring graduates can enhance functional independence, mobility, and overall quality of life. Through modern laboratories, clinical rotations, and hospital affiliations, students gain hands-on experience in real healthcare environments.


Career Outcomes

Graduates of the DPT program enjodiverse and rewarding career opportunitie across clinical, academic, and emerging healthcare sectors:

🏥 Clinical Practice

        Acute care and rehabilitation hospitals

        Intensive care units & emergency departments

        Outpatient rehabilitation and sports medicine centers

        Specialty clinics (orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, pediatric)

🌍 Community & Public Health

        Home health agencies, nursing homes, and community health centers

        Disability rehabilitation and wellness programs

        Preventive care and health promotion initiatives

⚽ Sports & Fitness

        Sports physiotherapist for professional teams and athletes

        Athletic training & performance enhancement centers

        Olympic and elite athlete rehabilitation programs

🏫 Research & Academia

        University faculty and clinical instructor roles

        Research positions in rehabilitation sciences

        Continuing education and training development

📈 Advanced Career Pathways

        Clinical specialization (orthopedic, neurologic, sports, pediatric, geriatric)

        Manual therapy and advanced certifications (e.g., dry needling)

        Clinical leadership and healthcare management roles

        Private practice and telehealth entrepreneurship

💡 Emerging Fields

        Rehabilitation robotics & virtual reality therapy

        Tele-rehabilitation & digital health solutions

        Global health initiatives and humanitarian medical missions


✨ The Doctor of Physical Therapy at Hazara University prepares graduates not only for local and national healthcare needs but also for global opportunities in advanced rehabilitation sciences, research, leadership, and technology-driven health solutions.


Course Curriculum

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  • Pre Requisite
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  • Course Code
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  • Course Code
  • Title
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  • Pre Requisite
  • PT220
  • Exercise Physiology
  • compulsory
  • 2.0
  • No
  • PT204
  • Medical Physics
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT205
  • Anatomy-III
  • compulsory
  • 2.0
  • No
  • STAT200
  • Fundamentals of Statistics
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • Yes
  • PT206
  • Human Physiology-III
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT213
  • Biomechanics and Ergonomics-II
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
Work Load 16 Cr.Hr
  • Course Code
  • Title
  • Course Type
  • Credit Hours
  • Pre Requisite
  • BGE203
  • Molecular Biology
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT308
  • Anatomy-IV (Neuroanatomy)
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • MIC307
  • Pathology & Microbiology-I
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT322
  • Physical Agents & Electrotherapy-I
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT330
  • Pharmacology & Therapeutics-I
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT340
  • Supervised Clinical Practice-I
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
Work Load 18 Cr.Hr
  • Course Code
  • Title
  • Course Type
  • Credit Hours
  • Pre Requisite
  • PT323
  • Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT324
  • Physical Agents & Electrotherapy-II
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • MIC308
  • Pathology & Microbiology-II
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT331
  • Pharmacology & Therapeutics-II
  • compulsory
  • 2.0
  • No
  • PT332
  • Community Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT341
  • Supervised Clinical Practice-II
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
Work Load 17 Cr.Hr
  • Course Code
  • Title
  • Course Type
  • Credit Hours
  • Pre Requisite
  • PT434
  • Surgery-I
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT409
  • Evidence Based Practice
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT425
  • Musculoskeletal Based Physical Therapy
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT433
  • Medicine-I
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT442
  • Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT443
  • Supervised Clinical Practice-III
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
Work Load 18 Cr.Hr
  • Course Code
  • Title
  • Course Type
  • Credit Hours
  • Pre Requisite
  • PT426
  • Neurological Physical Therapy
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT435
  • Medicine-II
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT436
  • Surgery-II
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT444
  • Emergency Procedures & Primary Care in Physical Therapy
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT445
  • Supervised Clinical Practice-IV
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
  • PT448
  • Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology
  • compulsory
  • 3.0
  • No
Work Load 18 Cr.Hr
  • Course Code
  • Title
  • Course Type
  • Credit Hours
  • Pre Requisite
  • PT527
  • Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
  • compulsory
  • 0.0
  • No
  • PT546
  • Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis
  • compulsory
  • 0.0
  • No
  • PT550
  • Prosthetics & Orthotics
  • compulsory
  • 0.0
  • No
  • PT551
  • Professional Practice (Laws, Ethics & Administration)
  • compulsory
  • 0.0
  • No
  • PT560
  • Manual Therapy
  • compulsory
  • 0.0
  • No
  • PT561
  • Integumentary Physical Therapy
  • compulsory
  • 0.0
  • No
  • PT547
  • Supervised Clinical Practice-V
  • compulsory
  • 0.0
  • No
Work Load 0 Cr.Hr
  • Course Code
  • Title
  • Course Type
  • Credit Hours
  • Pre Requisite
  • PT562
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecological Physical Therapy
  • compulsory
  • 0.0
  • No
  • PT563
  • Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • compulsory
  • 0.0
  • No
  • PT564
  • Gerontology & Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • compulsory
  • 0.0
  • No
  • PT565
  • Sports Physical Therapy
  • compulsory
  • 0.0
  • No
  • PT566
  • Supervised Clinical Practice-VI
  • compulsory
  • 0.0
  • No
  • PT567
  • Research Project
  • compulsory
  • 0.0
  • No
Work Load 0 Cr.Hr

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