Ziauddin University

College of Occupational Therapy (Karachi Campus)

College of Occupational Therapy (Karachi Campus)

At Ziauddin College of Occupational Therapy (ZCOT), our philosophy is rooted in the belief that occupational therapy plays a pivotal role in promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for individuals and communities. We are dedicated to preparing future occupational therapists who are not only skilled practitioners but also compassionate, ethical, and innovative leaders in the healthcare sector. Our approach combines a student-centred environment, cutting-edge resources, and a strong commitment to global competency standards to cultivate professionals capable of addressing the complex and diverse needs of today’s society.
The five-year undergraduate Doctor of Occupational Therapy programme at ZCOT is the only affiliated programme of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) in Asia. Our programme emphasises a holistic, client-centred approach for practising, as we understand that well-being is multifaceted—spanning physical, emotional, cognitive, and social dimensions—and our graduates are equipped to provide comprehensive care that addresses these diverse needs through evidence-based practices and interprofessional collaboration. 

Vision

Leading institute of Occupational Therapy in academics, services, and research for the well-being of society.

Mission

To be an innovator in Occupational Therapy through a student-centred academic environment offering diversity, continuous learning, etiquette, resources, and interprofessional collaboration to integrate in health care delivery with teamwork for influential care.

Core Values
  • Teamwork
  • Diversity
  • Integrity
  • Student-centred
  • Innovation
  • Community
  • Communication
  • Leadership

PRINCIPAL, PROFESSOR

Neelum Zehra

Principal, ZCOT
MS-HCM, ADOT, TBSOT, BScOT

SENIOR LECTURERS

Oshwah Rajput

Senior Lecturer/ BS-PO
BS-PNO 4 years

Hajra Abdullah

Senior Lecturer/OT
BS-OT 4+years

LECTURERS

Eraj Asif

Lecturer/OT
DOT 7 months

Kanzaa Rahim

Lecturer/OT
DOT 2 years

Urooj Saghir

Lecturer/OT
2.7 years

Syed Arfa Fatima

Lecturer/OT
DOT 7 months

Fasiha Shah

Lecturer/OT
DOT 7 months

Anjia Virani

Lecturer/OT
DOT

Advisory Faculty

Angela Patterson

OTD, OTR/L, FNAP Associate Professor Occupational Therapy Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Sobia Haroon

BS(OT), ADOT Senior Occupational Therapist and clinical supervisor Red frog for families, Newcastle NSW, Australia

Fatima Khan

BS OT, ADOT, MSc Psychology
Occupational Therapist, Kanyini Allied Health, Australia

OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS

Syed Ali Raza

Senior Office staff

Ubaid-ur- Rehman

Office staff