
Student Led Exhibition
An inspiring and innovative student-led exhibition, Innovate to Rehabilitate, was
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.
A global hub for academic, clinical work and research in the field of physical therapy with integrated rehabilitation.
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.
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
DPT Coordinator-Link Road/ MPhil Coordinator/ Assistant Professor/
PhD Scholar, MSPT, ADPT, BSPT
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 nationally and internationally 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.

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