Ziauddin University

Doctor of Physical Therapy , Sukkur Campus

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 Department

Department of Physical Therapy is committed to produce competent physical therapist by providing knowledge and skilled based education; also inculcating the element of research with intent to improve patient care.

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 of DPT
  1. To integrate and apply clinical basic science, applied science, and professional knowledge.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. To understand, critically evaluate, and apply scientific research.
  5. To respond sensitively to the diverse health care needs of patients, care – givers, and society.
  6. 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.
  7. To provide cost effective, quality – based services.

These objectives are to be accomplished through

  1. An innovative, integrated, system–based curriculum designed to permit continuous evolution / improvement.
  2. A strong content foundation in the physical, clinical, and behavioral sciences.
  3. Problem–based and case–based learning experiences, integrating scientific knowledge with clinical expertise.
  4. An emphasis on critical thinking, clinical decision making, outcomes analysis, and evidence based practice.
  5. 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

 

Doctor of Physical Therapy
DescriptionBatch V
SEM I
Tuition Fee125638
Admission Fee50000
Application Fee5000
Examination Fee10000
Security Deposit25000
Student Fund2500

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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