Ziauddin University

Accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy is one-year semester based degree programme for professional occupational therapists, keen to upgrade degree for their professional growth.

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)
Program Objectives Of ADOT

Accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy is a one-year semester based degree programme for professional occupational therapists, keen to upgrade their degrees for their professional growth and enhance their expertise within the respected field of science.

Occupational therapy graduates who have completed their 4-year BOT/BSOT or equivalent from an accredited institution in Pakistan or equivalent to international standards. All candidates are selected on merit, fulfilling the following criteria:

  1. BOT/BSOT/or equivalent
  2. Interviews of shortlisted candidates

Professional occupational therapists will be able to deliver evidence based occupational therapy treatment and evolve with changes within the healthcare system.

FeeAccelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy 
Application Fee5,000
Admission Fee35,000
Security Deposit10,000
Student Fund4,000(Annually)
Academic TransportN/A
Tuition Fee60,000 per semester
Examination Fee14,000 per semester
At the time of Admission123,000

On receiving an offer of admission from University, students are expected to deposit the required (non-refundable) admission and tuition fees within the due date mentioned in the offer letter. If the required fee is not submitted within the specified date the admission will stand canceled.

Note: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian.

The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body.

Advance fees to be paid semester-wise. All dues need to be cleared within two weeks of commencement of the academic year. 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.

Semester

Name of SubjectCredits
   
Semester-I  
ADOT-301Introduction to Computers3(2-1)
ADOT-303Biomechanics and Ergonomics3(2-1)
ADOT-305Professional Practices and Teaching Methodology3(3-0)
ADOT-307Islamic studies/Pakistan studies4(4-0)
ADOT-309Biostatistics3(3-0)
ADOT-311English3(3-0)
ADOT-313Synopsis2(0-2)
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Semester-II  
ADOT-302Health and Wellness in Occupational Therapy2(2-0)
ADOT-304Applied pediatrics and Sensory integration4(3-1)
ADOT-306Community Based Rehabilitation and Contemporary Issue3(3-0)
ADOT-308Pathology and Microbiology3(3-0)
ADOT-310Occupational Therapy in Acute Care3(2-1)
ADOT-312Assistive Technology and Rehab Environment3(2-1)
ADOT-314Research Project6(0-6)
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Introduction

Accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy is one-year semester based degree programme for professional occupational therapists, keen to upgrade degree for their professional growth.

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)
Eligibility Criteria
 
  • FA, F.Sc (pre-medical)/ (pre-Engineering)/ A-levels/ equivalent
  • Entry Test
  • Interviews
  • Minimum Criteria 45%
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
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

 

FeeAccelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy 
Application Fee5,000
Admission Fee25,000
Security Deposit10,000
Student Fund4,000(Annually)
Academic TransportN/A
Tuition Fee50,000 per semester
Examination Fee7,600 per semester
At the time of Admission123,000

On receiving an offer of admission from University, students are expected to deposit the required (non-refundable) admission and tuition fees within the due date mentioned in the offer letter. If the required fee is not submitted within the specified date the admission will stand canceled.

Note: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian.

The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body.

Advance fees to be paid semester-wise. All dues need to be cleared within two weeks of commencement of the academic year. 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.