Doctor of Physical Therapy , Sukkur Campus

Doctor of Physical Therapy (Sukkur Campus)

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a comprehensive five-year, semester-based graduate degree program recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Designed to equip students with in-depth theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical expertise, the program prepares future physical therapists to excel in patient care, rehabilitation, and therapeutic interventions.

At the heart of our curriculum lies a dynamic and student-centered learning approach, facilitated by a highly qualified faculty comprising both national and international experts.

Learning And Teaching Strategies

Both national and international qualified teaching faculty promote better understanding through:

Presentation/Assignment/Seminar
Tutorials
Skill based labs
Projects
Clinical Practice (Supervised/Independent)

Clinical Training

Students of Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy have an exclusive advantage of being part of an organisation renowned for its extensive network of tertiary care hospitals. This affiliation ensures that our students receive unparalleled clinical training, offering them the best opportunity to learn and practice essential skills in a real-world setting. Our comprehensive programme is designed to prepare future therapists to play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of healthcare in society.

Students of 3rd, 4th, and 5th Professionals complete their clinical training at various physical therapy units across primary, secondary, and tertiary care hospitals in the metropolis. In addition, Ziauddin Hospital Sukkur is launching its clinical services. This state-of-the-art facility, with over 200 beds and all modern amenities, provides students with an excellent environment for clinical training. Here, they can benefit from hands-on experience and advanced healthcare services, reinforcing our commitment to providing the best services in the healthcare sector.

Mission Statement of the Programme

To serve mankind by preparing graduates of doctor of physical therapy as professional’s having a commitment to excellence in total patient care guided by belief in human worth and dignity with integrated approaches compatible to evolution in health profession. These physiotherapy practitioners will be the future leaders in their field equipped with ethical approach to practice along a strong research base, critical thinking and lifelong learning.

Programme Objective

To integrate and apply clinical basic science, applied science, and professional knowledge.
To be skilled professionals, self – directed learners, and competent clinical decision makers and to prevent and reduce incidence and severity of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
To acquire and sustain the confidence of the patient, care–givers, colleagues, and community members by demonstrating high level of competence, accountability, ethical standards, and moral behaviors through critical reasoning, clinical decision making and knowledge.
To understand, critically evaluate, and apply scientific research.
To respond sensitively to the diverse health care needs of patients, care – givers, and society.
To contribute in the evolution of physical therapy profession and its role in the health care sector with emphasis on the promotion of health and wellness in the community.
To provide cost effective, quality – based services.

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 behavioral sciences.
Problem–based and case–based learning experiences, integrating scientific knowledge with clinical expertise.
An emphasis on critical thinking, clinical decision making, outcomes analysis, and evidence based practice.
Education environment designed to promote learning.

A sequence of simulated and actual clinical experience across the curriculum.

Minimum 60% marks from Science Group of Higher Secondary Certificate Examination held by a recognized 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 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 instructions given with the application form

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 incase result 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 of:

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
General Knowledge
English
Analytical Reasoning
Mathematics

The level of questions in sections of Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry correspond to that expected at the end of Matric & Intermediate Examination or equivalent qualifications.

Interview

Applicants are interviewed to assess their suitability to complete 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

DOCTORS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

First Year Semester-I
Course Code	Subjects	Credit Hours
PTA-111	Anatomy-I	4(3+1)
PTE-112	Functional English	3(3+0)
PTC-113	Introduction to Computers	3(2+1)
PTK-114	Kinesiology-I	3(2+1)
PTP-115	Pakistan Studies	2(2+0)
PTP-116	Physiology-I	3(2+1)
Total		18
First Year Semester -II
Course Code	Subjects	Credit Hours
PTA-121	Anatomy-II	4(3+1)
PTP-122	Physiology-II	3(2+1)
PTK-123	Kinesiology-II	3(2+1)
PTW-124	Expository Writing	3(3+0)
PTI-125/PTE-127	Islamic Studies/Moral Ethics	2(2+0)
PTS-126	Sociology	2(2+0)
Total		17
Second Year Semester III
Course Code	Subjects	Credit Hours
PTA-211	Anatomy-III	3(2+1)
PTP-212	Physiology-III	3(2+1)
PTB-213	Biomechanics and Ergonomics-I	3(3+0)
PTE-214	Enterprenurship	2(2+0)
PTB-215	Biochemistry -I	2(2+0)
PTP-216	Medical Physics	3(2+1)
Total		16
Second Year Semester IV
Course Code	Subjects	Credit Hours
PTA-221	Anatomy IV (Neuro Anatomy)	3(2+1)
PTP-222	Exercise Physiology	3(2+1)
PTB-223	Biomechanics and Ergonomics-II	3(2+1)
PTM-224	Molecular Biology and Genetics	2(2+0)
PTB-225	Biochemistry -II	3(2+1)
PTH-226	Health and Wellness	2(1+1)
	Total	16
Third Year Semester V
Course Code	Subjects	Credit Hours
PTE-311	Physical Agents and Electrotherapy-I	3(2+1)
PTP-312	Pharmacology & Therapeutics-I	2(2-0)
PTP-313	Pathology and Microbiology-I	2(2-0)
PTT-314	Therapeutic Exercises and Techniques	3(2+1)
PTB-315	Biostatistics-I	3(3+0)
PTB-316	Behavioural Sciences (Psychology & Ethics)	2(2+0)
PTC-317	Supervised Clinical Practice -I	3
Total		18
Third Year Semester VI
Course Code	Subjects	Credit Hours
PTE-321	Physical Agents and Electrotherapy-II	3(2+1)
PTP-322	Pharmacology & Therapeutics-II	2(2+0)
PTP-323	Pathology and Microbiology-II	3(2+1)
PTM-324	Manual Therapy	3(2+1)
PTB-325	Biostatistics-II	3(3+0)
PTC-326	Supervised Clinical Practices-II	4
Total		18
Fourth Year Semester VII
Course Code	Subjects	Credit Hours
PTR-411	Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology	3(2+1)
PTM-412	Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy	3(2+1)
PTR-413	Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging	3(2+1)
PTS-414	Surgery-I	3(3+0)
PTM-415	Medicine-I	3(3+0)
PTS-416	Supervised Clinical Practices-III	3
Total		18
Fourth Year Semester VIII
Course Code	Subjects	Credit Hours
PTE-421	Evidence Based Practices	3(2+1)
PTN-422	Neurological Physical Therapy	3(2+1)
PTS-423	Surgery-II	3(3-0)
PTE-424	Emergency Procedure and Primary care in Physical Therapy	3(2+1)
PTM-425	Medicine-II	3(3+0)
PTS-426	Supervised Clinical Practices-IV	3
Total		18
Fifth Year Semester IX
Course Code	Subjects	Credit Hours
PTO-511	Prosthetics & Orthotics	2(2+0)
PTP-512	Professional Practices (Law, Ethics & Administrations)	2(2+0)
PTI-513	Integumentary Physical Therapy	2(1+1)
PTD-514	Clinical Decision Making and Differential Diagnosis	3(3+0)
PTC-515	Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy	3(2+1)
PTC-516	Community Medicine & Rehabilitation	3(3+0)
PTS-517	Supervised Clinical Practices-V	3
Total		18
Fifth Year Semester- X
Course Code	Subjects	Credit Hours
PTG-521	Obstetrics and Gynecological Physical Therapy	2(1+1)
PTS-522	Sports Physical Therapy	2(1+1)
PTP-523	Pediatric Physical Therapy	2(1+1)
PTG-524	Gerontology and Geriatric Physical Therapy	2(1+1)
PTS-525	Supervised Clinical Practices- VI	4
PTR-526	Research Project	6
Total		18
Grand Total Credit Hours		175

Graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programme will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies required to excel in the field of physiotherapy. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be able to:

1. Clinical Expertise & Patient Care Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions. Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. Utilise modern physiotherapy techniques, rehabilitation strategies, and assistive technologies to enhance patient outcomes.
2. Critical Thinking & Evidence-Based Practice Apply scientific research and clinical reasoning to physiotherapy interventions. Analyse and interpret patient data to make informed decisions regarding treatment plans. Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging trends and advancements in physiotherapy.
3. Professionalism & Ethical Practice Adhere to professional ethics, legal frameworks, and healthcare regulations in physiotherapy practice. Demonstrate empathy, cultural competence, and respect for patients from diverse backgrounds. Uphold confidentiality, integrity, and patient-centred care in all professional interactions.
4. Communication & Interdisciplinary Collaboration Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care. Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to optimise rehabilitation and patient outcomes. Educate patients and caregivers on injury prevention, rehabilitation exercises, and lifestyle modifications.
5. Research & Lifelong Learning Engage in clinical research to contribute to the advancement of physiotherapy practices. Critically evaluate scientific literature and integrate findings into clinical decision-making. Commit to continuous professional development through workshops, certifications, and advanced studies.
6. Leadership & Healthcare Advocacy Take on leadership roles in physiotherapy departments, research institutions, and healthcare organisations. Advocate for patient rights, accessibility to physiotherapy services, and the promotion of public health initiatives. Contribute to the development of policies that enhance the role of physiotherapy in healthcare systems.

Our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programme prepares graduates to become skilled and compassionate physiotherapists, capable of making meaningful contributions to patient care, rehabilitation, and the broader healthcare sector.

With the growing advancements and awareness about physical therapy, the need for physical therapists immensely increased in various sectors, both nationally and internationally. After completion of the degree, the graduate can practice independently or work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, sports clubs, and fitness centers, or may serve military as a physical therapist. They can also pursue their careers in different distinguished domains as per their interest and can step up in the world of academia and research.

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Description	Batch V
SEM I
Tuition Fee	125638
Admission Fee	50000
Application Fee	5000
Examination Fee	10000
Security Deposit	25000
Student Fund	2500

Payment of Fees:On receiving offer of admission from University, students are expected to deposit the required (non-refundable) admission and tuition fees within the due date mentioned in the offer letter. If the required fee is not submitted within the specified date the admission will stand cancelled.

Note: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian.

The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body.

Advance fees to be paid semester-wise. All dues need to be cleared within two weeks of commencement of the academic year. 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.

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