Doctor of Occupational Therapy
The programme ‘Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DOT)’ was launched in 2018 by the Department of Occupational Therapy at ZCRS in Karachi. It has evolved into the College of Occupational Therapy (ZCOT) as of December 2023, under the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, demonstrating its remarkable progression to become a dedicated institution solely focused on this programme.
It’s an important step taken to meet the immense need for occupational therapists in the country, which reduces the gap in education, clinical practices, and integration into rehabilitation teams at different continuums of care.
More than 2.4 billion people, nearly a third of the global population, are living with health conditions that could greatly benefit from rehabilitation alone. Occupational Therapy plays a crucial role in facilitating functional recovery and maximising occupational performance. However, the scarcity of qualified professionals in this field is evident.
The college provides both undergraduate and 1 year professional deficiency programmes, namely the Doctor of Occupational Therapy and the Accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
The curriculum at ZCOT covers a wide range of subjects by providing theoretical Knowledge, hands-on training, and clinical exposure, in a variety of settings, for patients ranging from young children with developmental delays to adults recuperating from injuries or elderly
people striving for independence. Our institution gives students the resources they need to identify, diagnose, and treat various disorders.
Our faculty members are highly qualified and experienced Occupational Therapy professionals who are dedicated to giving our students the finest education possible. They are committed to assisting our students in maximising their potential and excelling in their career.
The programme aims to provide quality education to occupational therapy graduates in order to prepare them to contribute to the community by providing rehabilitation services for their health and well-being in accordance with the SDGs, particularly Goals 3, 4, 5, 10, and 13.
Following graduation, the occupational therapist will demonstrate the following qualities:
- Exhibit comprehensive occupational therapy knowledge and skills
- Execute and demonstrate team spirit, interpersonal skills, and professional growth.
- Demeanour evidence based professional practice considering societal, ethical, and environmental.
These objectives are to be accomplished through;
- An innovative, integrated, system–based curriculum designed to permit continuous evolution / improvement.
- A strong content foundation in the physical, clinical, and behavioural
- Problem–based and case–based learning experiences, integrating scientific knowledge with clinical expertise.
- An emphasis on critical thinking, clinical decision making, outcome analysis, and evidence-based practice.
- An educational environment designed to promote learning.
- A sequence of simulated and actual clinical experience across the curriculum.
- A study guide is created to facilitate learning, provide direction, and point out required
- critical information to students. It aims to maximize the personal benefit each individual can attain from the academic programme.
- Minimum 50% marks in intermediate (Pre-Medical) Group of Higher Secondary Certificate Examination held by a recognised Board of Intermediate Education in Pakistan or O/A Level and other equivalent to HSC (Pre-medical).
- Applications from overseas candidates are also invited.
- Students awaiting the results of Board of Intermediate / A-level Examinations are also eligible to apply.
- Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the application according to the instructions given with the application form.
- Applications are invited for the Karachi Campus (Clifton) and the Sukkur Campus.
(The final allocation based on the location will be at the discretion of Ziauddin University, depending upon the number of applications.)
- Attested copy of SSC / ‘O’ Level (IBCC Equivalence) Certificate
- Attested copy of HSC / ‘A’ Level (IBCC Equivalence) Certificate
- Attested copy of SSC / ‘O’ Level Mark Sheet
- Attested copy of HSC / ‘A’ Level Mark Sheet
- Attested copy of NIC or ‘B’ Form of Applicant
- Attested copy of NIC of 2 references
- Attested copy of NIC of Parents / Guardian
- HSC II Admit Card in case result not announced
- Applicant’s one (1) passport-size photograph
- Student Selection
The 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
| ZIAUDDIN COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | |||
| First Year Semester-I | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | OTA-111 | Anatomy-I | 4(3-1) |
| 2 | OTP-112 | Physiology-I | 3(2-1) |
| 3 | OTK-113 | Kinesiology-I | 3(2-1) |
| 4 | OTE-114 | Functional English | 3(3-0) |
| 5 | OTP-115 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2-0) |
| 6 | OTB-116 | Biostatistics-I | 3(3-0) |
| Total | 18 | ||
| First Year Semester II | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | OTA-121 | Anatomy-II | 4(3-1) |
| 2 | OTP-122 | Physiology-II | 3(2-1) |
| 3 | OTK-123 | Kinesiology-II | 3(2-1) |
| 4 | OTE-124 | Expository Writing | 3(3-0) |
| 5 | OTI-125 | Islamic Studies/Moral Ethics | 2(2-0) |
| 6 | OTC-126 | Introduction to Computers | 3(2-1) |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Second Year Semester III | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | OTI-231 | Introduction to Occupational Therapy | 4(3-1) |
| 2 | OTB-232 | Biomechanics | 3(2-1) |
| 3 | OTP-233 | Professional Practice (Ethics, law, and administrations) and contemporary issues | 3(3-0) |
| 4 | OTB-234 | biochemistry and genetics | 3(2-1) |
| 5 | OTB-235 | Biostatistics-II | 3(3-0) |
| 6 | OTP-236 | Introduction to Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| 19 | |||
| Second Year Semester IV | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | OTA-241 | Occupational Therapy Assessment and Evaluation-I | 4(3-1) |
| 2 | OTD-242 | Developmental and Abnormal Psychology | 3(2-1) |
| 3 | OTP-243 | Pathology and Microbiology | 3(3-0) |
| 4 | OTS-244 | Sociology-I | 2(2-0) |
| 5 | OTT-245 | Therapeutic Activities and their Techniques-I | 3(2-1) |
| 6 | OTM-246 | Medical condition -I | 3(3-0) |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Third Year Semester V | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | OTM-351 | Medical condition II | 3(3-0) |
| 2 | OTS-352 | Sociology-II | 2(2-0) |
| 3 | OTT-353 | Therapeutic Activities and their Techniques-II | 3(2-1) |
| 4 | OTA-354 | Occupational Therapy Assessment and Evaluation-II | 4(3-1) |
| 5 | OTP-355 | Psychiatric Conditions | 3(3-0) |
| 6 | OTC-356 | Supervised Clinical Practices-I | 3(0-3) |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Third Year Semester VI | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | OTS-361 | Sensory Integration | 3(2-1) |
| 2 | OTA-362 | Occupational Therapy in Acute Care | 3(2-1) |
| 3 | OTP-363 | Occupational Therapy Intervention in Physical health | 3(2-1) |
| 4 | OTP-364 | Pharmacology | 3(3-0) |
| 5 | OTS-365 | Surgery-I | 3(3-0) |
| 6 | OTC-366 | Supervised Clinical Practices-II | 3(0-3) |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year Semester VII | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | OTS-471 | Scientific Inquiry and Research Methodology | 3(2-1) |
| 2 | OTS-472 | Surgery-II | 3(2-1) |
| 3 | OTA-473 | Applied geriatric for occupational therapy | 3(2-1) |
| 4 | OTP-474 | Prosthetics and Orthotics | 3(3-0) |
| 5 | OTM-475 | Occupational Therapy Intervention in Mental health | 3(3-0) |
| 6 | OTC-476 | Supervised Clinical Practices-III | 3(0-3) |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year Semester VIII | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | OTC-481 | Civic Engagement | 2(2-0) |
| 2 | OTA-482 | Occupational Therapy in Acute Care-II | 3(2-1) |
| 3 | OTE-483 | Evidence-Based Practice | 3(2-1) |
| 4 | OTR-484 | Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | 3(2-1) |
| 5 | OTA-485 | Applied Pediatrics for Occupational Therapy | 3(2-1) |
| 6 | OTC-486 | Supervised Clinical Practices-IV | 3(0-3) |
| Total | 17 | ||
| Fifth Year Semester IX | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | OTC-591 | Community Based Rehabilitation and Teaching Methodology | 3(2-1) |
| 2 | OTE-592 | Entrepreneurship | 2(2-0) |
| 3 | OTH-593 | Health and Wellness in Occupational Therapy | 3(3-0) |
| 4 | OTC-594 | Supervised Clinical Practices-V | 6(0-6) |
| 5 | OTE-595 | Ergonomics | 3(2-1) |
| Total | 17 | ||
| Fifth Year Semester X | |||
| S. No | Course no | Subjects | Credit Hours |
| 1 | OTA-5101 | Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Environment | 2(2-0) |
| 2 | OTM-5102 | Management and Leadership | 2(2-0) |
| 3 | OTC-5103 | Supervised clinical practices- VI | 5(0-5) |
| 4 | OTR-5104 | Research Project | 6(0-6) |
| 5 | |||
| 6 | |||
| Total | 15 | ||
| Grand Total Credit Hours | 176 | ||
1. Clinical Competence & Patient-Centred Care Assess and evaluate individuals with physical, cognitive, psychological, and sensory impairments. Develop personalised intervention plans to enhance functional independence and occupational performance. Implement evidence-based occupational therapy techniques to improve patients’ daily living, work, and leisure activities.
2. Critical Thinking & Evidence-Based Practice Apply scientific research and clinical reasoning to occupational therapy interventions. Analyse patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly. Integrate the latest advancements in occupational therapy to improve rehabilitation outcomes.
3. Ethical & Professional Practice Adhere to ethical guidelines, legal standards, and professional responsibilities in occupational therapy. Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity in working with diverse populations. Uphold confidentiality, patient rights, and respect in therapeutic interactions.
4. Communication & Interdisciplinary Collaboration Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care. Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and medical professionals to optimise patient outcomes. Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, assistive devices, and lifestyle modifications.
5. Research & Lifelong Learning Engage in clinical research to contribute to the advancement of occupational therapy practices. Critically evaluate scientific literature and integrate findings into patient care. Commit to continuous professional development through further education, certifications, and workshops.
6. Leadership & Advocacy in Healthcare Take on leadership roles in rehabilitation centres, hospitals, community health programmes, and academic institutions. Advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities and promote accessibility to occupational therapy services. Contribute to policy development and public awareness campaigns to enhance the role of occupational therapy in healthcare.
Our Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DOT) programme prepares graduates to become skilled, compassionate, and innovative occupational therapists, enabling individuals of all ages to live more independent and fulfilling lives.
There are a growing number of career opportunities available to occupational therapists. Professional occupational therapists work with individuals from every age group and community, and they may work in a variety of settings, including business and industrial workplaces, community-based programmes (homeless shelters, athletic clubs, and group homes), health agencies, hospitals, schools, and rehabilitation centres. More experienced practitioners can advance into management, specialisation, teaching, or research.
| Description | Fee (PKR) |
| Tution Fee | 150000 |
| Admission Fee | 50000 |
| Application Fee | 5000 |
| Examination Fee | 7000 |
| Security Deposit | 25000 |
| Student Fund | 5000 |
| Total Fee | 242000 |
