A Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) degree is a qualifying degree in physical therapy. In Pakistan it is a doctoral degree, which includes training in all areas of musculoskeletal treatments and doctoral-level research.
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. Our curriculum's main emphasis is on evidence-based practice. Our objective is to encourage the student’s growth in problem-solving and clinical reasoning abilities so they are prepared to deliver high quality patient care and take on the multiple duties and responsibilities of a professional physical therapist.
Eligibility
The entry requirements for this course is intermediate pre-medical or equivalent with 60%marks. The course of DPT is comprised of 5 academic years(full time) and one-year clinical internship, which is subjected to the availability of the clinical placements and the academic merits of the students.