Ziauddin University

College of Physical Therapy (Karachi)

College of Physical Therapy (Karachi Campus)

Ziauddin University laid the foundation of the ‘College of Physical Therapy’ (ZCPT) in 1999, initially offering a four-year BS in Physical Therapy with the aim of providing quality education and producing clinically competent physical therapists who meet international standards. With consistent development in the field, Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy, under the umbrella of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, offers five-year graduate (DPT), postgraduate-MPhil, and doctoral-level programmes in Physical Therapy. To meet the demands of the time, ZCPT also provides degree upgrade programmes and various diplomas for continuous professional development. The proud alumni of ZCPT, actively contributing to major healthcare facilities globally, serve as a testament to the quality education and training provided by the university.

Vision

A global hub for academic, clinical, and research in the field of physical therapy with integrated rehabilitation. 

Mission

Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy is committed to produce competent physical therapists by providing knowledge and skill-based education, also inculcating the element of research with the intent to improve patient care.

Contact Information

TELEPHONE:

NORTH: +92-21-36629250-51

CLIFTON: +92-21-35148594, +92-21-35148642

ZU EDUCATION CITY LINK ROAD:  +92-21-36629250-51

SUKKUR: +92-321-3660104

LOCATE US:

ZCRS NORTH NAZIMABAD SITE: Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Plot # E/40/1/1 – Wahid Colony, Block – B, Karachi.

ZCRS BOAT BASIN SITE: F-6 Block-5 Khayaban-e-Saadi, ZCRS Boat Basin, Karachi.

ZU EDUCATION CITY LINK ROAD:  Link Road, Gadap Town, Karachi

SUKKUR: Ziauddin University, Village Dreha, Shikarpur Road, Sukkur

Dr. Qurat ul Ain Adnan, PT

Principal ZCPT (Karachi Campus) / HOD PEHSS / Assistant Professor PhD Scholar, MSPT (Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation), BSPT

Dr. Abid Mehdi Kazmi

Professor/Clinical group head PhD Physical Therapy, MPT, DPT (D), BSPT

Dr. Amna Aamir Khan

Director PG studies/ Associate Professor PhD, MSc.PT, BSPT

Dr. Abid Khan, PT

DPT Coordinator-Link Road/ MPhil Coordinator/ Assistant Professor/
PhD Scholar, MSPT, ADPT, BSPT

Dr. Asma Hameed, PT

DPT Coordinator-Clifton/ Assistant Professor MSPT, DPT-D, BSPT

Dr. Areeba Khan, PT

DPT Coordinator-North/ Senior Lecturer MPhil (Enrolled), DPT

Dr. Zarmina Qazi, PT

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Ahad Hassan, PT

DFT Coordinator, Assistant Professor PhD (Scholar), MSPT (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation), DPT-D, BSPT

Subita fazal

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Zuhaira Farooqui, PT

Assistant Professor/Senior Physiotherapist PPDPT Equivalent to MPhil

Dr. Syed Irfan Haider Naqvi, PT

Assistant Manager Boat Basin/ Assistant Professor/ Manager boatbasin Rehab Services
MSPT, DPT

Komal Devi

Lecturer

Dr. Al Wardha Zahoor, PT

Assistant Professor
MSc.PT, DPT

Dr. Jaza Rizvi, PT

Assistant Professor
PhD Scholar, MPhil, DPT

Dr. Meeran Hasnain, PT

Assistant Professor
MSPT, BSPT, DPT-D

Dr. Sabika Zehra, PT

Assistant Professor
MSPT, DPT-D, BSPT

Dr. Saima Ali, PT

Assistant Professor
MSPT, DPT-D, BSPT

Dr. Sana Mehmood, PT

Assistant Professor
MPhil, DPT

Dr. Shahrukh Abbasi, PT

Assistant Professor
MSPT, ADPT, BSPT

Ms. Shaista Tariq

Assistant Professor
PhD in Process, MS Economics & Finance, MBA Finance, B.Com

Mr. Zaki Hasan

Assistant Professor
PhD (Scholar), MBA, BBA

Ms. Amna Munir

Senior Lecturer
MPhil (Enrolled), MSc (Physiology)

Dr. Angela John, PT

Senior Lecturer
MPhil (Enrolled), DPT

Dr. Ather Hashmi, PT

Assistant Professor
MPhil, DPT

Dr. Bushra Mehwish, PT

Senior Lecturer
MSAPT, DPT

Dr. Faraz Iqbal Tipu, PT

Senior Lecturer
DPT-D, BSPT

Dr. Faryal Shoukat, PT

Senior Lecturer
MPhil (Enrolled), DPT

Dr. Fasiha Lareb, PT

Senior Lecturer
DPT

Dr. Fatima Hamza, PT

Assistant Professor
MPhil (Enrolled), ADPT, BSPT

Dr. Fouzia Hussain, PT

Assistant Professor
MPhil (Neuromuscular Rehabilitation), DPT

Ms. Hina Asif

Senior Lecturer
MSc

Ms Humaira Ansari

Assistant Professor
MPhil (Physiology), MSc (Physiology)

Dr. Huzaifa Ather Rajar, PT

Senior Lecturer
MPhil (Enrolled), DPT

Dr. Iqra Salahuddin, PT

Senior Lecturer
MPhil (Enrolled), ADPT, BSPT

Dr. Kiran Yameen, PT

Senior Lecturer
MPhil (Enrolled), DPT

Dr. Maha Siddiqui, PT

Senior Lecturer
MPhil (Enrolled), DPT

Dr. Mahnoor Khursheed, PT

Assistant Professor
MPhil, DPT
Assistant Professor
MPhil, DPT

Shamoeel

Lecturer

Fasiha Lareb

Senior Lecturer

Dr. M. Haris Raza, PT

Senior Lecturer
MPhil (Enrolled), DPT

Mr. M. Saad Akhtar

Senior Lecturer
M.Sc. HPESS (UoK) EMBA Enrolled (UoK)

Dr. Rabeiya Tazeem, PT

Senior Lecturer
MSAPT, DPT-D, BSPT

Fasiha Rabi

Lecturer

Ms. Sumera Afzal

Senior Lecturer
MPhil (Enrolled), MSc (Physiology), BSc (Physiology)

Ms. Syeda Zeerak

Senior Lecturer
MS & MBA (HR), BA

Dr. Tabassum Zubair, PT

Senior Lecturer
MPhil, EMBA, DPT

Dr. Talala Bashir, PT

Senior Lecturer
MPhil, DPT

Dr. Zahra Khan Afridi, PT

Senior Lecturer
DPT

Dr. Abid Gill, PT

Lecturer
DPT

Dr. Rahat Akhlaq, PT

Senior Physiotherapist
MSPT, ADPT, BSPT

Dr. Arfa Dawood, PT

Lecturer
DPT

Dr. Ayesha Sonia, PT

Lecturer
MPhil (enrolled), DPT

Dr. Danish Zaman, PT

Lecturer
MPhil (enrolled), DPT

Tanzeel

Lecturer

Dr. Maria Parvez, PT

Lecturer
DPT

Dr. Meer Bilawal, PT

Senior Lecturer
DPT

Dr. Memoona Taj, PT

Lecturer
DPT

Saman Aftab

Lecturer

Ms. Nisha Rafique

Senior Lecturer
MSc (Microbiology)

Mr. Zain Khan Jadoon

Lecturer
MSc (Physiology), BSc (Physiology)

Dr. Sana Shahzad, PT

Lecturer
MPhil (Enrolled). DPT

Dr. Summayia Rubab, PT

Senior Lecturer
DPT

Ms. Aqsa Sajjad

Lecturer/Physiotherapist
DPT

Mr Tariq Hussain

Lecturer

Mr Syed Ahsan Ali

Senior Lecturer

Curriculum:
ZCPT follows the curriculum for DPT approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). It is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding, clinical skills, and evidence-based practice essential for patient management.

Well-equipped lab:
The college has fully equipped labs to meet the HEC-approved curriculum requirements. The facilities provided in these laboratories provide opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience and integrate theoretical knowledge into their practical approaches.

Clinical Training:
Clinical training is an essential component of the curriculum; both national and international qualified teaching faculty promote better understanding through diligent supervision, instilling clinical reasoning and fine skills in students and preparing them to serve humanity with excellence. Attached to Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, a state-of-the-art tertiary care hospital in the region, ZCPT provides ample opportunities for its students to learn and train themselves as competent clinicians. Students have the privilege of completing their clinical rotations and gaining practical experience in an esteemed hospital.

Clinical Collaboration:
ZCPT started their clinical collaboration with other major healthcare institutions like Dow University Hospital-Ojha, Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (SIPM&R), Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, National Institute of Child Health (NICH), National Institute of Cardio-Vascular Diseases (NICVD), Sindh Govt. Hospital, Tabba Heart Institute, Al-Umeed Rehabilitation Association (AURA), Rabia Moon Trust, Association for Children with Emotional Learning Problems (ACELP), Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD), and Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN).

Learning resources:
ZCPT established the “Learning Resource Centre” a hub of printed books, journals, periodicals, and e-books, e-journals to fulfil the need and quest of its students to learn more and explore more.

Financial Assistance:
The University provides this facility to a limited number of candidates based on merit and individual needs. Each case is treated on an individual basis and decisions are made by the financial aid Committee.

House Job:
After graduation, the university allows its students to complete a one-year house job at a hospital, as recommended by HEC.

With a focus on academic excellence and clinical proficiency, our DPT programme prepares students to become skilled and compassionate physical therapists capable of meeting the evolving healthcare needs of society.

Future Leaders: A Workshop on Low Socioeconomic Communities’ Growth & Development
04-Dec-2024

Ziauddin University’s College of Physical Therapy hosted the “Future Leaders” workshop on December 3, 2024, at our Clifton Campus and December 4, 2024, at the North Campus. This engaging event provided a platform for our faculty to delve into human rights, community development, and sustainable change.

The workshop, led by internationally certified trainers Ms. Sana Mehmood and Ms. Iqra Salahuddin, focused on equipping faculty members with the tools to address challenges in low socioeconomic communities. The session aimed to inspire action by promoting the use of AI tools to propose innovative solutions for community health issues.

The event featured interactive activities like the “Bingo Match” and “Quick Draw,” designed to foster networking, collaboration, and mindfulness. A key highlight was the “Community Growth Blueprint” project, where faculty members collaborated to develop practical proposals for community development. These proposals were presented and evaluated based on creativity, impact, and feasibility.

Commencement Day
23-Dec-2024
Orientation day for a new batch is a crucial event that sets the tone for the entire academic journey ahead. It marks the beginning of a transformative experience, where fresh faces embark on a journey of learning and growth. ZCPT conducts commencement day at 3 locations of our Karachi campus i.e., North, Link Road and Clifton, and Sukkur Campus. The day typically begins with a warm welcome from the Dean, FAHS Professor Dr. Sumaira Imran Farooqui and Principal, Dr. Qurat ul Ain Adnan PT, teaching faculty and staff, who extend their open arms to embrace the incoming students. The orientation programme also includes informational sessions, where students are briefed on academic policies, campus facilities, and extracurricular opportunities. Representatives from different departments provide insights into the courses offered, career services, and the support systems available. The day concludes with a session that helps students gain a comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape they are about to navigate.
ReLAB-HS Workshop
04-Mar-2025
The faculty of Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy joined hands with US-AID & ReLAB-HS for a groundbreaking initiative in Karachi. From March 4-6, 2024, our team participated in the “Rehabilitation Workforce Capacity Building” training workshop. Together, we’re enhancing access to sustainable, high-quality rehabilitation services. Let’s empower communities and foster resilience.
Physiopedia Community-Based Rehabilitation Programme
12-Feb-2024
Hybrid Clinical skill training was conducted at Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy in collaboration with Physiopedia as an activity of ReLAB- HS activity by USAID. The hands-on training was mentored by Prof. Dr. Sumaira Imran Farooqui (Dean Faculty of Allied Health Sciences) Ms. Neelum Zehra (Principal, HOD, ZCOT), and Dr. Abid Khan PT (Assistant Professor ZCPT) and assisted by Dr. Rahat PT (Lecturer ZCPT), Dr. Ather Hashmi PT (Lecturer ZCPT) and Mr. Saad Akhtar (Senior Lecturer ZCPT) from 12th to 14th February 2024. Participants, other than our faculty, were involved across the country and benefited from the hands-on skills as well as the involvement in the community setting which involves the industrial collaboration of ZCPT such as DEPD, Dar-ul-Sakun, and Sikandar Abad projects.
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