Doctor of Physical Therapy Karachi

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a five-year semester-based graduate degree programme recognised by HEC. It is offered concurrently at three distinct locations: Karachi Campus (North site, Boat Basin site, and Education City site).

Mission

To serve mankind, we aim to prepare graduates of Doctor of Physical Therapy as professionals committed to excellence in patient care, equipped with innovative approaches compatible with the evolution of the health profession. These physiotherapy practitioners will be the future leaders in their field, practicing autonomously with an ethical approach, supported by research, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.

Higher Secondary School Certificate (involving 12 years of schooling) or an IBCC equivalent qualification in any science group with any of the subject i.e, (Biology/ Physics/Chemistry/Anatomy/Physiology/Physiotherapy) with at least 60% cumulative score. Students from overseas, as well as those awaiting the results of their Board of Intermediate or A- level Examinations, are also eligible to apply.

Documents To Be Submitted

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 the result is not announced
Applicant’s one (1) passport size photograph

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

Aptitude Test

The university conducts an Aptitude Test for all eligible candidates. The test consists of Multiple Choice Questions of various types. The test comprises four to five sections designed to assess each applicant’s performance in the areas provided in sample paper.

Interview

Applicants are interviewed to assess their suitability to complete the 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.

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
YEAR 2026
SEMESTER I
Course Code	COURSE	CREDIT HOURS	CATEGORY
PTAN-111	Anatomy – I	3 (2-1)	Major
PTPH-112	Physiology – I	3 (2-1)	Major
PTKN-113	Kinesiology – I	3 (2-1)	Major
PTNS-114	Natural Sciences	3 (2-1)	General Education
PTAH-115	Arts & Humanities	2 (2-0)	General Education
ZUGE004	Functional English	3 (3-0)	General Education
ZUGE009 ZUGE-012	Understanding of The Holy Quran – I Philosophy of Life -I	1 (0-1) 1 (0-1)	General Education
Total Credits Hours = 18
SEMESTER II
S.N.	COURSE	CREDIT HOURS	CATEGORY
PTAN-121	Anatomy – II	3 (2-1)	Major
PTPH-122	Physiology – II	3 (2-1)	Major
PTKN-123	Kinesiology – II	3 (2-1)	Major
ZUGE-015	Quantitative Reasoning – I	3 (3-0)	General Education
ZUGE005	Expository Writing	3 (3-0)	General Education
ZUGE003	Pakistan Studies	2 (2-0)	General Education
ZUGE010 ZUGE-013	Understanding of The Holy Quran – II Philosophy of Life -II	1 (0-1) 1 (0-1)	General Education
Total Credits Hours = 18

SEMESTER III
S.N.	COURSE	CREDIT HOURS	CATEGORY
PTAN-211	Anatomy – III	3 (2-1)	Major
PTPH-212	Physiology – III	3 (2-1)	Major
PTMP-213	Medical Physics	3 (2-1)	Interdisciplinary
PTBC-214	Principles of Biochemistry	3 (3-0)	Interdisciplinary
ZUGE-016	Quantitative Reasoning – II	3 (3-0)	General Education
ZUGE-006	Applications of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)	3 (2-1)	General Education
Total Credit Hours = 18

SEMESTER IV
S.N.	COURSE	CREDIT HOURS	CATEGORY
PTNA-221	Neuro Anatomy	3 (2-1)	Major
PTBE-222	Biomechanics & Ergonomics	3 (2-1)	Major
PTHP-223	Human Psychology	2 (2-0)	Interdisciplinary
ZUGE-018	Civics & Community Engagement	2 (2-0)	General Education
ZUGE008	Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan	2 (2-0)	General Education
ZUGE007	Entrepreneurship	2 (2-0)	General Education
ZUGE001 ZUGE002	Islamic Studies Moral Ethics	2 (2-0)	General Education
PTSS-224	Social Sciences	2 (2-0)	General Education
Total Credit Hours = 18

SEMESTER V
S.N.	COURSE	CREDIT HOURS	CATEGORY
PTEP-311	Exercise Physiology	3 (2-1)	Major
PTPC-312	Pharmacology & Therapeutics – I	2 (2-0)	Major
PTPE-313	Physical Agents & Electrotherapy – I	3 (2-1)	Major
PTCM-314	Community Medicine & Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)	Major
PTPM-315	Pathology & Microbiology – I	2 (2-0)	Interdisciplinary
PTAI-318	Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare	2 (2-0)	Interdisciplinary
PTSC-317	Supervised Clinical Practice – I	3 (0-3)	Clinical Practice
Total Credit Hours = 18

SEMESTER VI
S.N.	COURSE	CREDIT HOURS	CATEGORY
PTPC-321	Pharmacology & Therapeutics – II	2 (2-0)	Major
PTPE-322	Physical Agents & Electrotherapy – II	3 (2-1)	Major
PTTE-323	Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques	3 (2-1)	Major
PTSD-324	Sustainable Development Goals: Health & Wellbeing	3 (2-1)	Interdisciplinary
PTPM-325	Pathology & Microbiology – II	3 (2-1)	Interdisciplinary
PTMB-326	Molecular Biology & Genetics	2 (2-0)	Interdisciplinary
PTSC-327	Supervised Clinical Practice – II	3 (0-3)	Clinical Practice
Total Credit Hours = 19

SEMESTER VII
S.N.	COURSE	CREDIT HOURS	CATEGORY
PTMD-411	Medicine – I	3 (3-0)	Major
PTSR-412	Surgery – I	3 (3-0)	Major
PTMS-413	Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)	Major
PTRD-414	Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging	3 (2-1)	Interdisciplinary
PTSR-415	Scientific Inquiry & Research Methods	3 (2-1)	Interdisciplinary
PTSC-416	Supervised Clinical Practice – III	4 (0-4)	Clinical Practice
Total Credit Hours = 19

SEMESTER VIII
S.N.	COURSE	CREDIT HOURS	CATEGORY
PTNP-421	Neurological Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)	Major
PTMD-422	Medicine – II	3 (3-0)	Major
PTSR-423	Surgery – II	3 (3-0)	Major
PTSP-424	Sports Physical Therapy	2 (1-1)	Major
PTBS-425	Biostatistics	3 (2-1)	Interdisciplinary
PTPP-426	Professional Practice in Healthcare	2 (2-0)	Interdisciplinary
PTSC-427	Supervised Clinical Practice – IV	4 (0-4)	Clinical Practice
Total Credit Hours = 20

SEMESTER IX
S.N.	COURSE	CREDIT HOURS	CATEGORY
PTCP-511	Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)	Major
PTPO-512	Prosthetics & Orthotics	2 (2-0)	Major
PTCD-513	Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis	3 (3-0)	Major
PTEG-514	Emergency Procedures in Physical Therapy	2 (1-1)	Major
PTEB-515	Evidence Based Practice	3 (2-1)	Major
PTSC-516	Supervised Clinical Practice – V	4 (0-4)	Clinical Practice
PTCR-517	Capstone / Research Project	3	Capstone / Research
Total Credit Hours = 20

SEMESTER X
S.N.	COURSE	CREDIT HOURS	CATEGORY
PTMT-511	Manual Therapy	3 (2-1)	Major
PTIP-522	Integumentary Physical Therapy	2 (1-1)	Major
PTWH-523	Women’s Health Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)	Major
PTPN-524	Pediatric & Neonatal Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)	Major
PTGP-525	Geriatric Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)	Major
PTSC-526	Supervised Clinical Practice – VI	4 (0-4)	Clinical Practice
Total Credit Hours = 18

PTSI-318	Supervised Internship	3 (0-3)	Interim semester/ summer semester

Total Credit Hours = 190

Academic Calendar

a) Fall Semester
i. Teaching duration of Fall semester	16 Weeks
ii. Conduct of Mid Semester Exam	01 Week
iii. Preparation of final Fall Semester Exam	01 Week
iv. Conduct of final Fall Semester Exam	02 Weeks
V. Semester Break	01 Week
b) Spring Semester
vi. Teaching duration of Spring Semester	16 Weeks
vii. Conduct of Mid Semester Exam	01 Week
viii. Preparation of final Spring Semester Exam	01 Week
ix. Conduct of final Spring Semester Exam	02 Weeks
Χ. Semester Break	01 Week
c) Interim Semester
xi. Summer/Winter Semester (including examination)	08 Week
xii. Winter/Summer Break	02 Weeks

Graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program have diverse career opportunities in healthcare, academia, research, and rehabilitation services. They can work in government and private hospitals, rehabilitation centers, sports medicine clinics, community health settings, and home healthcare services. DPT professionals may specialize in areas such as musculoskeletal, neurological, pediatric, cardiopulmonary, sports, geriatric, and women's health rehabilitation.

Career pathways also include teaching, clinical research, healthcare administration, private practice, and entrepreneurship. With postgraduate education and professional certifications, graduates can further enhance their expertise and pursue national and international career opportunities.

PLO # 1
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of basic and clinical health sciences as applied in the field of Physical Therapy.
PLO # 2
Apply the knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through the study of concepts, theories and applications as used in the field of Physical Therapy.
PLO # 3
Effectively communicate and collaborate with relevant stakeholders by upholding professional ethical standards.
PLO # 4
Apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical reasoning skills to evaluate, diagnose, develop, and implement evidence-based treatment for autonomous physical therapy practice.

ZIAUDDIN COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY-KARACHI CAMPUS
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (SPRING 2027)
ZCPT-BOATBASIN

1st Semester
Description	Frequency	Fee/Cr. Hr	# of Cr. Hr	Total Fee
Admission Fee	One-Time	120,000		120,000
Tuition Fee	Per Semester / Per Credit Hour	17,600	18	316,800
Examination Fee	Per Credit Hour	1,668	18	30,024
Registration Fee	Per Semester	10000		10000
AHPC Registration Fee	Per Year	1000		1000
Total Fees				477,824

ZCPT-NORTH

1st Semester
Description	Frequency	Fee/Cr. Hr	# of Cr. Hr	Total Fee
Admission Fee	One-Time	120,000		120,000
Tuition Fee	Per Semester / Per Credit Hour	14,320	18	257,760
Examination Fee	Per Credit Hour	1,668	18	30,024
Registration Fee	Per Semester	10000		10000
AHPC Registration Fee	Per Year	1000		1000
Total Fees				418,784

ZCPT-LINK ROAD

1st Semester
Description	Frequency	Fee/Cr. Hr	# of Cr. Hr	Total Fee
Admission Fee	One-Time	60,000		60,000
Tuition Fee	Per Semester / Per Credit Hour	7,810	18	140,580
Examination Fee	Per Credit Hour	834	18	15,012
Registration Fee	Per Semester	10000		10000
AHPC Registration Fee	Per Year	1000		1000
Total Fees				226,592

Website: https://zu.edu.pk/doctor-of-physical-therapy/

Telephone:

North: +92-21-36629250-51

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

ZU Education City: +92-21-36629250-51

Sukkur: +92-321-3660104

Locate Us:

ZCPT North Nazimabad Site: Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy, Plot # E/40/1/1 – Wahid Colony, Block – B, Karachi.

ZCPT Boat Basin Site: F-6 Block-5 Khayaban-e-Saadi, ZCPT, Boat Basin, Karachi.

ZU Education City: Gadap Town, Karachi

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

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