Doctor of Physical Therapy

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

Mission Statement

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.

Key Features

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 national and international 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.

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)

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

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.)

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 result not announced
Applicant’s one (1) passport-size photograph
Student Selection

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

Assessment Policies and Procedure

*As per Finance Bill 2020, under section 236 (I) of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 5% tax will not be collected from self/guardian/parents where;

Self/guardian/parents name is appearing in Active Tax Payer List (ATL) and /or

Annual fee doesn’t exceed Rs. 200,000/-

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

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

The level of questions in sections of Biology, Physics and Chemistry correspond to that expected at the end of 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

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.

ZIAUDDIN COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
ZIAUDDIN UNIVERSITY
DOCTORS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

First Year Semester-I
S. No	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	Anatomy-I	4(3+1)
2	Functional English	3(3+0)
3	Introduction to Computers	3(2+1)
4	Kinesiology-I	3(2+1)
5	Pakistan Studies	2(2+0)
6	Physiology-I	3(2+1)
		18
First Year Semester -II
S. No	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	Anatomy-II	4(3+1)
2	Physiology-II	3(2+1)
3	Kinesiology-II	3(2+1)
4	Expository Writing	3(3+0)
5	Islamic Studies/Moral Ethics	2(2+0)
7	Sociology	2(2+0)
		17
Second Year Semester III
S. No	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	Anatomy-III	3(2+1)
2	Physiology-III	3(2+1)
3	Biomechanics and Ergonomics-I	3(3+0)
4	Entrepreneurship	2(2+0)
5	Biochemistry -I	2(2+0)
6	Medical Physics	3(2+1)
		16
Second Year Semester IV
S. No	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	Anatomy IV (Neuro Anatomy)	3(2+1)
2	Exercise Physiology	3(2+1)
3	Biomechanics and Ergonomics-II	3(2+1)
4	Molecular Biology and Genetics	2(2+0)
5	Biochemistry -II	3(2+1)
6	Health and Wellness	2(1+1)
	Total	16
Third Year Semester V
S. No	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	Physical Agents and Electrotherapy-I	3(2+1)
2	Pharmacology & Therapeutics-I	2(2-0)
3	Pathology and Microbiology-I	2(2-0)
4	Therapeutic Exercises and Techniques	3(2+1)
5	Biostatistics-I	3(3+0)
6	Behavioral Sciences (Psychology & Ethics)	2(2+0)
7	Supervised Clinical Practice -I	3
		18
Third Year Semester VI
S. No	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	Physical Agents and Electrotherapy-II	3(2+1)
2	Pharmacology & Therapeutics-II	2(2+0)
3	Pathology and Microbiology-II	3(2+1)
4	Manual Therapy	3(2+1)
5	Biostatistics-II	3(3+0)
6	Supervised Clinical Practices-II	4
		18
Fourth Year Semester VII
S. No	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology	3(2+1)
2	Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy	3(2+1)
3	Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging	3(2+1)
4	Surgery-I	3(3+0)
5	Medicine-I	3(3+0)
6	Supervised Clinical Practices-III	3
		18
Fourth Year Semester VIII
S. No	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	Evidence Based Practices	3(2+1)
2	Neurological Physical Therapy	3(2+1)
3	Surgery-II	3(3-0)
4	Emergency Procedure and Primary care in Physical Therapy	3(2+1)
5	Medicine-II	3(3+0)
6	Supervised Clinical Practices-IV	3
		18
Fifth Year Semester IX
S. No	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	Prosthetics & Orthotics	2(2+0)
2	Professional Practices (Law, Ethics & Administrations)	2(2+0)
3	Integumentary Physical Therapy	2(1+1)
4	Clinical Decision Making and Differential Diagnosis	3(3+0)
5	Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy	3(2+1)
6	Community Medicine & Rehabilitation	3(3+0)
7	Supervised Clinical Practices-V	3
		18
Fifth Year Semester- X
S. No	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	Obstetrics and Gynaecological Physical Therapy	2(1+1)
2	Sports Physical Therapy	2(1+1)
3	Paediatric Physical Therapy	2(1+1)
4	Gerontology and Geriatric Physical Therapy	2(1+1)
5	Supervised Clinical Practices- VI	4
6	Research Project	6
		18
Grand Total Credit Hours		175

ZIAUDDIN COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
ZIAUDDIN UNIVERSITY
BATCH 2025, 1st year
Form Fees:	5,000
Admission Fees:	50,000
Student Fund:	10,000 (5,000 / semester)
YEAR	Link Road (Yearly)	NORTH (Yearly)	CLIFTON (Yearly)
1st year	209,000	270,000	312,000

2nd year	209,000	270,000	312,000

3rd year	279,000	340,000	382,000

4th year	279,000	340,000	382,000

5th year	279,000	340,000	382,000

Sub Total	1,255,000	1,560,000	1,770,000

Total pkr @ no of student	62,750,000	140,400,000	88,500,000

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 Link Road: +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 Link Road: Link Road, Gadap Town, Karachi

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

Introduction
Eligibility Criteria
Study Scheme
Fee Structure

Mission Statement

Key Features

Curriculum:

Well-equipped lab:

Clinical Training:

Clinical Collaboration:

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:

House Job:

After graduation, the university allows its students to complete a one-year house job at a hospital, as recommended by HEC.

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)

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

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 60% marks in Pre-Medical 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

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
General Knowledge
English

The level of questions in sections of Biology, Physics and Chemistry correspond to that expected at the end of 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

Scheme of First Semester

First Year Semester-I
S. No	Course no	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	301	Anatomy-I	4(3-1)
2	303	Physiology-I	3(2-1)
3	305	Kinesiology-I	3(2-1)
4	101	Functional English	3(3-0)
5	PST 101	Pakistan Studies	2(2-0)
6	312	Introduction to Computers	3(2-1)
		Total	18

Scheme of Second Semester

First Year Semester II
S. No	Course no	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	302	Anatomy-II	4(3-1)
2	304	Physiology-II	3(2-1)
3	306	Kinesiology-II	3(2-1)
4	ENG 102	Acadmic reading and Writing	3(3-0)
5	IST 101	Islamic Studies/Moral Ethics	2(2-0)
6	410	Sociology	2(2-0)
		Total	17

Scheme of Third Semester

Second Year Semester III
S. No	Course no	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	401	Anatomy-III	3(2-1)
2	403	Physiology-III	3(2-1)
3	405	Biomechanics and Ergonomics-I	3(3-0)
4	ENG 201	Technical and Professional Writing	3(3-0)
5	414	Biochemistry -I	2(2-0)
6	408	Medical Physics	3(2-1)
		Total	17

Scheme of Fourth Semester

Second Year Semester IV
S. No	Course no	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	402	Anatomy IV (Neuro Anatomy)	3(2-1)
2	404	Exercise Physiology	3(2-1)
3	406	Biomechanics and Ergonomics-II	3(2-1)
4	413	Molecular Biology and Genetics	2(2-0)
5	415	Biochemistry -II	3(2-1)
6	507	Health and Wellness	2(1-1)
		Total	16

Scheme of Fifth Semester

Third Year Semester V
S. No	Course no	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	501	Physical Agents and Electrotherapy-I	3(2-1)
2	503	Pharmacology & Therpaeutics-I	2(2-0)
3	505	Pathology and Microbiology-I	2(2-0)
4	513	Therapeutic Exercises and Techniques	3(2-1)
5	311	Biostatistics-I	3(3-0)
6	619	Behavioural Sciences (Psychology & Ethics)	2(2-0)
7	515	Supervised Clinical Practice -I	3(0-3)
		Total	18

Scheme of Sixth Semester

Third Year Semester VI
S. No	Course no	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	502	Physical Agents and Electrotherapy-II	3(2-1)
2	504	Pharmacology & Therpaeutics-II	2(2-0)
3	506	Pathology and Microbiology-II	3(2-1)
4	510	Manual Therapy	3(2-1)
5	411	Biostatistics-II	3(3-0)
6	512	Supervised Clinical Practices-II	4(0-4)
		Total	18

Scheme of Seventh Semester

Fourth Year Semester VII
S. No	Course no	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	508	Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology	3(2-1)
2	603	Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy	3(2-1)
3	605	Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging	3(2-1)
4	609	Surgery-I	3(3-0)
5	611	Medicine-I	3(3-0)
6	613	Supervised Clinical Practices-III	3(0-3)
		Total	18

Scheme of Eighth Semester

Fourth Year Semester VIII
S. No	Course no	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	602	Evidence Based Practices	3(2-1)
2	606	Neurological Physical Therapy	3(2-1)
3	608	Surgery-II	3(3-0)
4	511	Emergency Procedure and Primary care in Physical Therapy	3(2-1)
5	614	Medicine-II	3(3-0)
6	616	Supervised Clinical Practices-IV	3(0-3)
		Total	18

Scheme of Ninth Semester

Fifth Year Semester IX
S. No	Course no	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	612	Prosthetics & Orthotics	2(2-0)
2	701	Professional Practices (Law, Ethics and Administrations)	2(2-0)
3	705	Integumentary Physical Therapy	2(1-1)
4	707	Clinical Decision Making and Differential Diagnosis	3(3-0)
5	709	Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy	3(2-1)
6	615	Community Medicine & Rehabilitation	3(3-0)
7	715	Supervised Clinical Practices-V	3(0-3)
		Total	18

Scheme of Tenth Semester

Fifith Year Semester X
S. No	Course no	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	702	Obstetrics and Gynaecological Physical Therapy	2(1-1)
2	704	Sports Physical Therapy	2(1-1)
3	706	Paediatric Physical Therapy	2(1-1)
4	708	Gerontology and Geriatric Physical Therapy	2(1-1)
5	710	Supervised Clinical Practices- VI	4(0-4)
6	712	Research Project	6
		Total	18

Total Courses

TOTAL COURSES OFFERED: 62
Grand Total Credit Hours		176

	Clifton	North	Link Road
Description	Batch 14	Batch 14	Batch 14
Tuition Fee (1st Semester)	120,000	112,500	95,000
Admission Fee	50,000	50,000	50,000
Examination Fee (1st Semester)	10,000	10,000	10,000
Security Deposit	25,000	25,000	25,000
Student Fund (1st Semester)	2,000	2,000	2,000
Transport Fee			45,000

*As per Finance Bill 2020, under section 236 (I) of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 5% tax will not be collected from self/guardian/parents where;
Self/guardian/parents name is appearing in Active Tax Payer List (ATL) and /or
Annual fee doesn’t exceed Rs. 200,000/-

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.

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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