Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Scope, Career, Subjects, Admission, Eligibility, Institutes in Pakistan
In our career counseling section today we shall discuss the scope of Doctor of Physical Therapy in Pakistan and abroad. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a new degree in Pakistan. DPT is a first professional degree in physical therapy, which is recognized by HEC. It is a five year degree program with 10 semesters and is equivalent to 17 years of education. There will be terminal examinations at the end of each semester. One year clinical internship is mandatory for every student after the completion of the course. Medium of instruction is English.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Scope, Career, Subjects, Admission, Eligibility
DPT is far better than BS Physical Therapy program, as you will get the title of doctor by getting DPT degree. For pre medical students DPT is a good alternative of MBBS and BDS. If you don’t qualify the MCAT entry test for admission in MBBS or BDS, even then you have one more choice to become Doctors of Physical Therapy. Physical therapists help people to restore their maximum movement and functional ability. Physical Therapy or Physiotherapy is an important health care profession all over the world. Physiotherapists deal with sports injuries, occupational injuries, spinal cord injuries, impaired mobility, arthritis, gout, paralysis, muscles and joint problems, asthma and pain management.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Career & Scope
Although the field of Physiotherapy is under development in Pakistan, still physiotherapists have great career and scope in Pakistan. They can get jobs in government hospitals in 17th grade. They can start their private practice as Doctors of Physical Therapy. There is a great shortage of qualified in private sector too, so they have good employment opportunities for them in private hospitals. They can get jobs in education, research and sports fields. At present Doctors of Physical Therapy have great chances to excel in this field, because there are only few qualified physiotherapists are practicing in the country. Physiotherapists can also get the immigration of Canada, Australia and Newzealand easily because they are included in the list of skill shortage professions in these countries.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Eligibility Criteria
A student holding F.Sc (Pre-medical) with minimum 60% marks from Pakistan or an equivalent qualification from any other foreign university/school is eligible for admission in DPT.
Entry Test
All candidates have to appear in the entry test. This will be an objective type test. Total marks of the test will be 100. Following subjects will be included in the entry test.
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
English
Pak Studies
Islamic Studies
Formula of Merit:
Entry Test 40 % F.Sc 60%
Age Limit
16 to 25 Years
Age declared in the matriculation certificate will be considered as the correct age.
Interview
The students who will pass the entry test, will be interviewed for personality and aptitude for the Physical Therapy education.
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT) SEMESTER WISE DETAIL OF SUBJECTS
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER SUBJECTS
ANATOMY -I
PHYSIOLOGY-I
KINESIOLOGY- I
ENGLISH-I
PAKISTAN STUDIES
BIOSTATISTICS-
FIRST YEAR
SECOND SEMESTER SUBJECTS
ANATOMY -II
PHYSIOLOGY-II
KINESIOLOGY-II
ENGLISH-II
ISLAMIC STUDIES / ETHICS
INTRODUCTION TO
REVEALED SCIENCES
SECOND YEAR
THIRD SEMESTER SUBJECTS
ENGLISH-III
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
ANATOMY -III
PHYSIOLOGY-III
BIOMECHANICS & ERGONOMICS-I
BIOCHEMISTRY & GENETICS
SECOND YEAR
FOURTH SEMESTER SUBJECTS
ANATOMY -IV
BIOMECHANICS & ERGONOMICS-II
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(PSYCHIATRY & PSYCHOLOGY)
BIOCHEMISTRY& GENETICS II
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY-
MEDICAL PHYSICS
THIRD YEAR
FIFTH SEMESTER SUBJECTS
PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY I
PHARMACOLOGY I
PHYSICAL AGENTS &
ELECTRO-THERAPY -I
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES &
TECHNIQUES I 3(2-1)
SOCIOLOGY
HEALTH & WELLNESS 3(3-0)
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE I
THIRD YEAR
SIXTH SEMESTER SUBJECTS
PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY II
PHARMACOLOGY II
PHYSICAL AGENTS &
ELECTRO THERAPY -II
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES &
TECHNIQUES II
HEALTH EDUCATION
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
COMMUNITY MEDICINE
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE II
FOURTH YEAR
SEVENTH SEMESTER SUBJECTS
MEDICINE I
SURGERY I
RADIOLOGY & DIAGNOSTIC IMAGINING –
MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY
SPECIAL EDUCATION AND
COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE III
FOURTH YEAR
EIGHTH SEMESTER SUBJECTS
MEDICINE II
SURGERY II
NEUROLOGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE IV
FIFTH YEAR
NINTH SEMESTER SUBJECTS
CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY
MANUAL THERAPY
CLINICAL DECISION MAKING &
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
RESEARCH DESIGN & METHODOLOGY
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
(LAWS, ETHICS, ADMINISTRATION)
INTEGUMENTRY PHYSICAL THERAPY
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE V
FIFTH YEAR
TENTH SEMESTER SUBJECTS
GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS PHYSICAL THERAPY
PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE VI
RESEARCH PROJECT
Best Institutes in Pakistan For Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Many institutions are offering DPT degree in Pakistan. Here are some of them
Women Institute of Medical Technology Abbottabad Affiliated with Hazara University
Riphah International university Islamabad
The University Of Faisalabad
ISRA College Of Rehabilitation Sciences (ICRS) ISRA UNIVERSITY, Hyderabad
Superior University, Lahore
School Of Physiotherapy, Mayo Hospital Lahore Affiliated with King Edward medical university
University of Sargodha
Margalla Institute of Health Sciences
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