MPhil in Rehabilitation Sciences
The journey of the postgraduate programme at Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy was started
in the year 2000 with the aim of uplifting health care services. ZCPT’s MPhil in Rehabilitation
Sciences addresses the expanding healthcare market demand for specialized rehabilitation
professionals. Graduates will be strategically positioned to fulfil emerging sector requirements in
clinical practice, assistive technology development, and telerehabilitation services. The
program’s evidence-based curriculum aligns with industry standards for advanced therapeutic
interventions and cost-effective rehabilitation outcomes. ZCPT graduates demonstrate versatility
across diverse professional domains including academia, clinical leadership, research
institutions, and healthcare policy development. The program will established the foundation for
doctoral advancement and specialized practice development in emerging rehabilitation
disciplines.
Mission of Postgraduate Programme
To advance knowledge and expertise in the field of rehabilitation sciences through high-quality education, innovative research, and community engagement, aiming to produce competent professionals who contribute meaningfully to improving functional outcomes and quality of life in diverse populations.
Objectives of Programme
PEO 1
Integrate advanced rehabilitation expertise with ethical decision-making to manage complex rehabilitation needs across diverse populations.
PEO 2
Lead interdisciplinary initiatives that promote inclusive, gender-sensitive rehabilitation services and contribute to sustainable healthcare system
PEO 3
Generate and disseminate impactful research that informs policy, strengthens professional collaboration, and improves quality of life outcomes.
- At least 16/17 years of education in the relevant discipline
- Minimum CGPA of 2.0/4.00 or 60% marks (annual system) from an HEC-recognized institute HEC-attested degree(s)
- University admission test equivalent to GRE/HAT General (50%)
OR
- GRE/HAT General/equivalent test by HEC-Accredited bodies (50%)
| ZIAUDDIN COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY-KARACHI | ||||
| ZIAUDDIN UNIVERSITY | ||||
| MPHIL IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES | ||||
| SCHEME OF STUDY | ||||
| S.No | CODE | TYPE | TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
| SEMESTER I | ||||
| 1 | RS-RM-801 | Core | Advance Research Methods | 3(3+0) |
| 2 | RS-BE-803 | Rehabilitation in Health System | 3(3+0) | |
| 3 | ZUGE-009 | Understanding of the Holy Quran- I or Philosophy of Life- I | 1(0-1) | |
| ZUGE-012 | ||||
| 4 | Elective | Elective | 3 | |
| 5 | Elective | Elective | 3 | |
| 13 Cr Hs | ||||
| SEMESTER II | ||||
| 6 | RS-RH-802 | Core | Bioethics | 3(3+0) |
| 7 | RS-CA-804 | Critical Appraisal in Rehabilitation Sciences | 3(3+0) | |
| 8 | ZUGE-010 | Understanding of the Holy Quran- II or Philosophy of Life- II | 1(0-1) | |
| ZUGE-013 | ||||
| 9 | Elective | Elective | 3 | |
| 10 | Elective | Elective | 3 | |
| Â 13 Cr Hs | ||||
| SEMESTER III (COURSE-WORK BASED) | ||||
| 9 | Elective | Elective | 3 | |
| 10 | Elective | Elective | 3 | |
| SEMESTER III (RESEARCH BASED) | ||||
| Thesis | 6 | |||
| Total Program Credits | 32 Cr Hs | |||
Course List
| ZIAUDDIN COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY-KARACHI | ||||
| ZIAUDDIN UNIVERSITY | ||||
| MPHIL IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES | ||||
| COURSE LIST | ||||
| S.NO | CODE | TYPE | TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
| Semester I | ||||
| 1 | RS-RM-801 | CORE Sems I | Advance Research Methods | 3(3+0) |
| 2 | RS-BE-803 | Rehabilitation in Health System | 3(3+0) | |
| 3 | ZUGE-009 or ZUGE-012 | Understanding of the Holy Quran- I | 1(0-1) | |
| Philosophy of Life- I | ||||
| Elective I and II | ||||
| 4 | RS-PA-805 | ELECTIVES Sems I | Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation | 3(3+0) |
| 5 | RS-ML-806 | Management and leadership in Rehabilitation | 3(3+0) | |
| 6 | RS-IC-807 | International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health | 3(3+0) | |
| 7 | RS-RC-808 | Rehabilitation Competency Framework | 3(3+0) | |
| 8 | RS-GH-812 | Global Health Strategies for Holistic Care | 3(3+0) | |
| Semester II | ||||
| 9 | RS-RH-802 | Core Sems II | Bioethics | 3(3+0) |
| 10 | RS-CA-804 | Critical Appraisal in Rehabilitation Sciences | 3(3+0) | |
| 11 | ZUGE-010 or ZUGE-013 | Understanding of the Holy Quran- II | 1(0-1) | |
| Philosophy of Life- II | ||||
| ELECTIVE III and IV *The electives will be offered as per the subspeciality* | ||||
| 12 | RS-GD-839 | ELECTIVES Sems II | Global Disability Rights and Advocacy | 3(3+0) |
| 13 | RS-QM-837 | Quality management and performance improvement | 3(3+0) | |
| 14 | RS-AE-811 | Advance Epidemiology for Rehabilitation Professionals | 3(3+0) | |
| 15 | RS-TM-810 | Teaching Methodology and Curriculum Development for Rehabilitation Professionals | 3(3+0) | |
| 16 | RS-HP-809 | Health Policy and Rehabilitation | 3(3+0) | |
| 17 | RS-RA-814 | Rehabilitation Approaches in Women’s Health | 3(2+1) | |
| 18 | RS-PR-815 | Pediatric Rehabilitation for Developmental and Neuromotor | 3(2+1) | |
| 19 | RS-SR-816 | Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention | 3(2+1) | |
| 20 | RS-AT-817 | Assistive Technology for Rehab Professionals | 3(2+1) | |
| 21 | RS-CB-818 | Community Based Rehabilitation | 3(2+1) | |
| 22 | RS-RA-819 | Rehabilitation in Acute Care Setting | 3(2+1) | |
| 23 | RS-RA-820 | Rehabilitation Activity and Exercise | 3(2+1) | |
| 24 | RS-MR-821 | Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Pain Management | 3(2+1) | |
| 25 | RS-DR-823 | Disaster Rehabilitation and Humanitarian Response | 3(2+1) | |
| 26 | RS-GR-824 | Geriatric Rehabilitation and Healthy Aging | 3(2+1) | |
| 27 | RS-AN-825 | Advance Neurological Rehabilitation | 3(2+1) | |
| 28 | RS-PA-839 | Post-Amputation Rehabilitation and Community Reintegration | 3(2+1) | |
| 29 | RS-DD-826 | Developmental Disability and Early Intervention | 3(2+1) | |
| 30 | RS-CR-827 | Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Techniques | 3(2+1) | |
| 31 | RS-OR-828 | Oncology Rehabilitation | 3(2+1) | |
| 32 | RS-AP-829 | Amputation and Prosthetic Rehabilitation | 3(2+1) | |
| 33 | RS-SR-830 | School-based Rehabilitation Intervention | 3(2+1) | |
| 34 | RS-PH-831 | Public Health Approaches in Rehabilitation | 3(2+1) | |
| 35 | RS-RP-832 | Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities | 3(2+1) | |
| 36 | RS-IN-833 | Integrated Neurorehabilitation Approaches | 3(2+1) | |
| 37 | RS-CR-834 | Cognitive Rehabilitation and Mental Health | 3(2+1) | |
| 38 | RS-SI-835 | Sensory Integration and Process Disorders | 3(2+1) | |
| 39 | RS-VR-836 | Vocational Rehabilitation and Return to Work | 3(2+1) | |
| 40 | RS-ND-837 | Neurodevelopmental Disorder and Early Language Intervention | 3(2+1) | |
| 41 | RS-GA-838 | Gait Analysis and Postural Rehabilitation | 3(2+1) | |
| 42 | RS-SN-835 | Sports Nutrition and Physical Activity | 3(2+1) | |
| Semester III Elective V and VI | ||||
| 43 | RS-HI-843 | ELECTIVE Sems III | Health Informatics in Rehabilitation | 3(3+0) |
| 44 | RS-SP-845 | Strategic Planning Management in Rehabilitation | 3(3+0) | |
| 45 | RS-ER-847 | Entrepreneurship in Rehabilitation Sciences | 3(3+0) | |
| 46 | RS-MC-849 | Medical code for clinical practice | 3(3+0) | |
| 47 | RS-DH-855 | Digital Health and Rehabilitation | 3(3+0) | |
| 48 | RS-GS-857 | Global Health and Sustainability | 3(3+0) | |
| 49 | RS-HM-859 | Health Management for Rehabilitation Professionals | 3(3+0) | |
| 50 | RS-SR-813 | Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis for Rehabilitation | 3(3+0) | |
| 51 | RS-AI-822 | Artificial Intelligence in Rehabilitation | 3(3+0) | |
Academic Calendar
| a) Spring 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) Fall Semester | |
| i. Teaching Duration of Spring Semester | 16 Weeks |
| ii. Conduct of Mid-Semester Exam | 01 Week |
| iii. Preparation of Final Spring Semester Exam | 01 Week |
| iv. Conduct of Final Spring Semester Exam | 02 Weeks |
| V. Semester Break | 01 Week |
The programme will cultivate professionals committed to advancing social inclusion, accessibility, and community-based rehabilitation paradigms. ZCPT graduates contribute to healthcare equity, disability advocacy, and public health enhancement through evidence-informed practice. The curriculum emphasises social responsibility, policy advocacy, and community engagement to address societal rehabilitation needs and promote inclusive healthcare delivery.
PLO 1: Assess and analyze complex rehabilitation cases across diverse age groups and clinical conditions.
PLO 2: Implement individualized rehabilitation interventions that adhere to professional ethical standards and respect sociocultural and gender diversity.
PLO 3: Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support integrated rehabilitation services.
PLO 4: Design inclusive rehabilitation models that promote gender equity and align with sustainable development goals.
PLO 5: Design and conduct independent research using appropriate methodological frameworks.
PLO 6: Translate scientific evidence into clinical practice, policy development, and advocacy initiatives.
| ZIAUDDIN COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY-KARACHI | ||||
| ZIAUDDIN UNIVERSITY | ||||
| Master of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences | ||||
| Fees Structure 2026-2027 | ||||
| 1st Semester | ||||
| Description | Frequency | Fee/Cr. Hr | # of Cr. Hr | Total Fee |
| Admission Fee | One-Time | N/A | 45,000 | |
| Application Fee | One-Time | N/A | 5,000 | |
| Allied health council (AHPC) fee | Per Year | N/A | 1,000 | |
| Semester registration fee | Per Semester | N/A | 5,000 | |
| Tuition Fee | Per Semester / Per Credit Hour | 7,500 | 13 | 97,500 |
| Examination Fee | Per Credit Hour | 1,154 | 13 | 15,002 |
| Total Fees 1st Semester | 168,502 | |||
| 2nd Semester | ||||
| Semester registration fee | Per Semester | N/A | 5,000 | |
| Tuition Fee | Per Semester / Per Credit Hour | 7,500 | 13 | 97,500 |
| Examination Fee | Per Semester / Per Credit Hour | 1,154 | 13 | 15,002 |
| Total Fees 2nd Semester | 117,502 | |||
| 3rd Semester course based | ||||
| Allied health council (AHPC) fee | Per Year | N/A | 1,000 | |
| Semester registration fee | Per Semester | N/A | 5,000 | |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | Per Semester / Per Credit Hour | 7,500 | 6 | 45,000 |
| Examination Fees per Semester | Per Semester / Per Credit Hour | 1,154 | 6 | 6,924 |
| Total Fees 3rd Semester | 57,924 | |||
| 3rd Semester onward research based | ||||
| Allied health council (AHPC) fee | Per Year | N/A | 1,000 | |
| Semester registration fee | Per Semester | N/A | 5,000 | |
| GEC Fee | Per Semester | N/A | 8,000 | |
| Research Supervision Fees | Per Semester | N/A | 23,000 | |
| Total Fees 3rd Semester | 37,000 | |||
| Thesis Defense Fees | N/A | 50,000 | ||
