M. Phil. in Physical Therapy

Introduction
Eligibility Criteria
Study Scheme
career Opportunities

The journey of the postgraduate programme at Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy was started in year 2000 with the aim of uplifting physical therapy practices. ZCPT has the privilege of being the pioneer of the Master’s programme in the field of Physical Therapy, later on in 2011, the Master’s programme was upgraded to the MPhil programme to meet the requirements of the industry. More than 100 students have graduated and are excelling both nationally and internationally, in clinical and academic settings. Currently, ZCPT is offering MPhil in Physical Therapy with seven sub-specialties that include Musculoskeletal, Neuromuscular, Cardiopulmonary, Applied Biomechanics & Anatomy, Pediatric, Women Health and Sports Rehabilitation. Students can opt for the course base MPhil that is designed for clinicians and may go for research base MPhil that is for scholars.

Mission of Postgraduate Program

The postgraduate programme aims to prepare individuals to function as independent physical therapy researchers who can take an interdisciplinary approach to physical therapy issues. Students graduating with degree are prepared for careers university educators, research scientists and specialised professionals within the field of physical therapy.

Academic Calendar

Pre-Semester offerings & registrations Activities and Post Semester Closing of Student’s status and Results will be done before and after each of the following semester.

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

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

At least 16/17 years of education in the relevant discipline, Minimum CGPA 2.0/4.00 or 60% marks from HEC recognized institute (preferably the undergraduate degree should be HEC attested or having HEC Equivalence certificate in case of foreign university education).
Passed NTS GAT (General C)/ HAT or equivalent test with 50%, the University GAT (General) test with 50% marks or GRE subject by HEC authorized testing services.
An interview with MPhil Admission committee

COURSE CODES	TYPE			SEMESTERS	COURSE CREDITS
Semester – I
PT-AB 801	Core			Applied Biomechanics	2 (1-1)
PT-RBC 803	Core			Research, Biostatistics and Critical Appraisal in Physical Therapy	3 (3-0)
PT-EP 805	Elective			Exercise Physiology	2 (1-1)
PT-NMR 807	Elective			Neuromuscular Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
PT-GSE 809*	Elective			General & Systemic Embryology*	2 (2-0) *
PT-HM 811*	Elective			Histology & Micro Techniques*	2 (2-0) *
Total Credit					`10/ 9*
Semester – II
PT-CPR 802	Elective			Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
PT-TPSP 808	Core			Teaching Professional and Scientific Practice	2 (2-0)
PT-MSK 806	Elective			Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
PT-WPR 804	Elective			Women Health and Paediatric Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
PT-GABMI 814*	Elective			Gross Anatomy II with Basic Medical Imaging –II*	3 (2-1)*
PT-GABMI 812*	Elective			Gross Anatomy I Basic Medical Imaging – I*	3 (2-1)*
PT-AB 810*	Elective			Advance Biomechanics*	3 (2-1)*
Total Credit					11
Semester – III (sub-specialty)
Neuromuscular Rehabilitation (option 1)
PT-EBCDM 817	Core			Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making	3 (2-1)
PT-PAR 819	Core			Psychosocial aspects of Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
MS-ANMPT 807	Elective			Advance Neuromuscular Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (option 2)
PT-EBCDM 817	Core			Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making	3 (2-1)
PT-PAR 819	Core			Psychosocial aspects of Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
PT-ACPT 802	Elective			Advance Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)
Exercise Physiology and Sports Sciences (option 3)
PT-EBCDM 817	Core			Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making	3 (2-1)
PT-PAR 819	Core			Psychosocial aspects of Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
PT-ESPT 805	Elective			Exercise and Sports Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)
Women Health Rehabilitation (option 4)
PT-PAR 819	Core		Psychosocial aspects of Rehabilitation		3 (2-1)
PT-AWHPT 804	Elective		Advance Women Health Physical Therapy		3 (2-1)
PT-EBCDM 817	Core		Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making		3 (2-1)
Pediatric Rehabilitation (option 5)
PT-PAR 819	Core		Psychosocial aspects of Rehabilitation		3 (2-1)
PT-APPT 815	Elective		Advance Paediatric Physical Therapy		3 (2-1)
PT-EBCDM 817	Core		Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making		3 (2-1)
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (option 6)
PT-EBCDM 817	Core		Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making		3 (2-1)
PT-AMT 806	Elective		Advance Manual Techniques		3 (2-1)
PT-PAR 819	Core		Psychosocial aspects of Rehabilitation		3 (2-1)
Applied Biomechanics and Anatomy (option 7)
PT-EBCDM 817	Core		Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making		3(2-1)
PT-PAR 819	Core		Psychosocial aspects of Rehabilitation		3(2-1)
PT-NAMI-801*	Elective		Neuro-Anatomy & Advance Medical Imaging I		2(2-0)
PT-HNAMI-801*	Elective		Head & Neck & Advanced Medical Imaging II		2(2-0)
			Total Credit		9/10*
Semester –IV (Research Base)
Thesis					6
Semester-IV (Course Base) **
PT-ESPT 805		Elective	Exercise and Sports Physical Therapy		3 (2-1)
PT-AMT 806		Elective	Advance Manual Techniques		3 (2-1)
PT-AB 810		Elective	Advance Biomechanics		3 (2-1)
PT-HMPT 818		Elective	Health Management in Physical Therapy		3 (2-1)
PT-FW 820		Elective	Fitness and Wellness		3 (2-1)
PT-EHCP 822		Elective	Epidemiology for Health Care Professionals		3 (3-0)
Total Credit					6
Grand total					36

This degree provides a foundation for a PhD. It will provide students with professional skills and equip them to compete in the job market. There are opportunities in teaching, research, and clinical institutions both nationally and internationally.

Introduction
About Program
Study Scheme
Fee Structure

Introduction

Ziauddin University an HEC recognized W4 Category University has been created with a vision to promote the advancement of knowledge in health sciences through excellence in teaching, research, and public service. The University endeavors to develop in each student, the virtues and values of humanity, dignity and worthiness; a desire and capacity for critical reasoning; the ability to communicate; and the skills for acquiring new knowledge and meeting the challenges of an exponential growth of information. The institution focuses on developing competence, personal fulfillment and responsible leadership in science and public service.

Vision

To be a prestigious institution of higher education recognized for its academic excellence and research, nurturing ethical and intellectual curiosity in the recipients of higher education and positively contributing towards the development of a knowledge based society in Pakistan which can fully understand global challenges in the rapidly changing political, economic and social paradigm.

Mission of College

Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences 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 of Postgraduate Program

The postgraduate program aims to prepare individuals to function as independent physical therapy researchers who can take an interdisciplinary approach to physical therapy issues. Students graduating with degree are prepared for careers university educators, research scientists and specialized professionals within the field of physical therapy.

Program Objectives

After graduation, our students will be able to:

Professionally utilizes fundamental knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills in the field of Physical Therapy to articulate and work through evidence based clinical decision making based on research evidences and practice knowledge
Acquiring knowledge and advance skills for planning, analyzing and investigating different diseases for attaining lifelong learning and displaying commitment to the community
Exploring new and emerging areas (sub-specialties) in the field of rehabilitation science by utilizing different tools and rehabilitative techniques for treatment purposes
Effectively communicating with patients/ clients and peers by adhering to ethical and professional code of conduct while working meritoriously as a leader in the multidisciplinary teams of hospitals and institutions

Learning Outcomes

PO1: Demonstrate in-dept. learning in research with respect to Physical Therapy
PO2: Inculcate the advance knowledge of research through article writing and dissertation writing
PO3: Critically appraise the articles and synthesizing novel approach
PO4: Perform independent research professionally and ethically
PO5: Utilize the skills in formulating action plan for patients/clients in the field of physical therapy
PO6: Implement the advance and innovative techniques in patients/clients for publishing the original work
PO7: Recognize the needs of society for Continuous Professional Development.
PO8: Exhibit leadership skills for professional guidance and future endeavors.
PO9: Attain Life-lasting learning

Duration of MPhil Program

Credit Hours	Minimum 30[ (24 Credit Hours course work + 6 Credit Hours dissertation) or (30 credit hours coursework)]. Maximum 42
Semester Duration	Minimum of 16 weeks of teaching for regular semester excluding examinations duration
Coursework Duration	Minimum 1.5-year, two regular semesters Maximum 4 years, four regular semesters
Comprehensive Examination	Maximum 2 Years Failure to which lead to termination of candidature from the program
Degree Duration	Minimum 1.5 years (including course work duration a Research Dissertation)
	Maximum 4 years (including one-year extension with approval of Postgraduate Director, Dean of faculty and Vice Chancellor)
Summer Session	For deficiency/failure, repetition of courses up to 6 credit hours (08 Weeks duration)
Course Load during regular semesters for Regular Full -Time Students	09-12 Credit Hours

Admission Criteria

At least 16/17 years of education in the relevant discipline, Minimum CGPA 2.0/4.00 or 60% marks from HEC recognized institute (preferably the undergraduate degree should be HEC attested or having HEC Equivalence certificate in case of foreign university education).
Passed NTS GAT (General C) test, the University GAT (General) test or GRE subject by HEC authorized testing services.
An interview with the MPhil Admission committee

COURSE	TYPE	SEMESTERS	CREDITS
Semester – I
PT-AB 801	core	Applied Biomechanics	2 (1-1)
PT-RBC 803	core	Research, Biostatistics, and Critical Appraisal in Physical Therapy	3 (3-0)
PT-EP 805	elective	Exercise Physiology	2 (1-1)
PT-NMR 807	elective	Neuromuscular Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
PT-GSE 809*	elective	General & Systemic Embryology*	2 (2-0)*
PT-HM 811*	elective	Histology & Micro Techniques*	2 (2-1)*
Total Credit	`10/ 9*
Semester – II
PT-CPR 802	elective	Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
PT-TPSP 808	core	Teaching Professional and Scientific Practice	2 (2-0)
PT-MSK 806	elective	Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
PT-WPR 804	elective	Women Health and Pediatric Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
PT-GABMI 814*	elective	Gross Anatomy II with Basic Medical Imaging –II*	3 (2-1)*
PT-GABMI 812*	elective	Gross Anatomy I Basic Medical Imaging – I*	3 (2-1)*
PT-AB 810*	elective	Advance Biomechanics*	3 (2-1)*
Total Credit	11
Semester – III (sub-specialty)
Neuromuscular Rehabilitation (option 1)
PT-EBCDM 817	core	Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making	3 (2-1)
PT-PAR 819	core	Psychosocial aspects of Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
MS-ANMPT 807	elective	Advance Neuromuscular Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (option 2)
PT-EBCDM 817	core	Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making	3 (2-1)
PT-PAR 819	core	Psychosocial aspects of Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
PT-ACPT 802	elective	Advance Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)
Exercise Physiology and Sports Sciences (option 3)
PT-EBCDM 817	core	Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making	3 (2-1)
PT-PAR 819	core	Psychosocial aspects of Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
PT-ESPT 805	elective	Exercise and Sports Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)
Women Health Rehabilitation (option 4)
PT-PAR 819	core	Psychosocial aspects of Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
PT-AWHPT 804	elective	Advance Women Health Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)
PT-EBCDM 817	core	Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making	3 (2-1)
Pediatric Rehabilitation (option 5)
PT-PAR 819	core	Psychosocial aspects of Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
PT-APPT 815	elective	Advance Pediatric Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)
PT-EBCDM 817	core	Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making	3 (2-1)
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (option 6)
PT-EBCDM 817	core	Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making	3 (2-1)
PT-AMT 806	elective	Advance Manual Techniques	3 (2-1)
PT-PAR 819	core	Psychosocial aspects of Rehabilitation	3 (2-1)
Applied Biomechanics and Anatomy (option 7)
PT-EBCDM 817		Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making	3(2-1)
PT-PAR 819		Psychosocial aspects of Rehabilitation	3(2-1)
PT-NAMI-801*		Neuro-Anatomy & Advance Medical Imaging I	2(2-0)
PT-HNAMI-801*		Head & Neck & Advanced Medical Imaging II	2(2-0)
	Total Credit	9/10*
Semester –IV ( Research Base)
Thesis	6
Semester-IV (Course Base)**
PT-ESPT 805	elective	Exercise and Sports Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)
PT-AMT 806	elective	Advance Manual Techniques	3 (2-1)
PT-AB 810	elective	Advance Biomechanics	3 (2-1)
PT-HMPT 818	elective	Health Management in Physical Therapy	3 (2-1)
PT-FW 820	elective	Fitness and Wellness	3 (2-1)
PT-EHCP 822	elective	Epidemiology for Health Care Professionals	3 (3-0)
Total Credit	6
Grand total	36

*Only for Applied biomechanics and anatomy domain, **only two courses offered

Research-Based

Application Fees	5000
Admission	50,000
Total Tuition Fee	240,000
Total Examination Fee	28,500

Semester Wise Break up
Semester I
Tuition Fees	80000
Examination fees Semester	9,500
Total Payable Amount	89500
Semester II
Tuition Fees	80000
Examination fees Semester	9,500
Total Payable Amount	89500
Semester III
Tuition Fees	80000
Examination fees Semester	9,500
Total Payable Amount	89,500
Semester IV
Supervision Fee	60,000
Semester V
Supervision Fee	60,000
Thesis Defence Fee	75000
Total Payable amount (If completed in 5 semesters)	518,500

Course-Based

GAT	5000
Admission	50,000
Tuition Fee (Regular Sem)	240,000
Total Examination Fee	28,500
4th Semester Registration Fee	20,000
Per course fee for 4th Sem	20,000
Examination Fee for 4th Sem	6,000

Semester Wise Break up
Semester I
Tuition Fees	80000
Examination fees Semester	9,500
Total Payable Amount	89500
Semester II
Tuition Fees	80000
Examination fees Semester	9,500
Total Payable Amount	89500
Semester III
Tuition Fees	80000
Examination fees Semester	9,500
Total Payable Amount	89,500
Semester IV
Tuition Fees	60,000
Examination fees Semester	6,000
Total Payable Amount	66,000
Total Payable amount	389,500

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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