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About Program Eligibility Criteria Fee Structure Scheme of Studies How to apply

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a professional degree that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of movement disorders. This five-year program equips graduates with expertise in physiotherapy techniques to improve patient mobility and quality of life. DPT professionals can work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, sports clinics, and private practice. Career opportunities include roles as physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, and consultants in fitness and wellness.

Minimum Duration in Years	Total Number of Semesters	Maximum Duration in Years	Credit Hours	Minimum CGPA Required
5	10	7.5	194	2.0

Program Objectives (PO’s):

To Manifest in-depth knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relevant to physical therapy, both in their fundamental context and in their application to the discipline of physical therapy.

To equip the students with theoretical foundations of knowledge to the practice of physical therapy; evaluate and clarify new or evolving theory relevant to physical therapy.

To Develop and utilize the process of critical thinking and inquiry, particularly focused on the improvement of the practice of physical therapy and the delivery of health care.

To engage the students with in reflective practice through sound clinical decision making, critical self-assessment and commitment to lifelong learning.

To prepare graduates for leadership, management, and communication skills to effectively participate in physical therapy practice and the health care team.

To develop the professional and social skills to adapt to changing health care environments to effectively provide physical therapy care

Program Outcomes:

Eligibility

Candidates with F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or A-Levels with equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad with at least 60% marks are eligible to apply.
Candidates with a Diploma in the relevant field with at least 60% marks in the annual system or 3.00 CGPA on the scale of 4.00 in the semester system, duly registered by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Medical Faculty with equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad are eligible to apply.
Candidates will have to appear in an entry test to be conducted by any Registered Testing Agency or University.
Candidates will appear in an interview to be conducted by the University.

Documents Required

Matric DMC and Secondary School Certificate
Intermediate DMC & Provisional Certificate, and Higher Secondary School Certificate
Equivalency Certificate from IBCC (For A Level/Other than BISE students)
Bachelors DMC/Transcript and Bachelors Degree
Applicant CNIC / Form B
Father/Guardian CNIC
Domicile
04 Recent Passport size Photographs (Light Blue Background)
NOC from previous University (for Migration/Transfer Cases)
Original Transcript from previous University (for Migration/Transfer Cases)

Faculty/Department/Program	Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Program Duration (Years)	5
No. of Semesters	10
Admission Fee (One Time)	15,000
Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee	10,000
Tuition Fee (Per Sem)	127,200
Security (Refundable)	10,000
Survey Camp/ Cleckship/ Clinical Fee	10,000
Sem-1 Fee (At time of Admission)	162,200
Sem-2 Fee	137,200
Sem-3 Fee	137,200
Sem-4 Fee	137,200
Sem-5 Fee	147,200
Sem-6 Fee	147,200
Sem-7 Fee	147,200
Sem-8 Fee	147,200
Sem-9 Fee	147,200
Sem-10 Fee	147,200
Total Program Fee	1,457,000

Scheme of Studies as per Prospectus 2024-25

Summer Semester

Code	Title	CrHrs
SI 450	Supervised Internship	0-3

Semester 1

Code	Title	CrHrs
DPT 100	Anatomy-I	2-1
DPT 103	Physiology-I	2-1
DPT 105	Kinesiology-I	2-1
ENG 100	Functional English	3-0
GE 110	Introduction to Philosophy	2-0
ND 101	Basic Nutrition	2-0
QT 101	Understanding of Holy Quran-I (Only for Muslims)	0-1
MR 101	Minority Rights in the Constitution of Pakistan-I (Only for Non-Muslims)	1-0

Semester 2

Code	Title	CrHrs
DPT 110	Anatomy-II	2-1
DPT 113	Physiology-II	2-1
DPT 115	Kinesiology-II	2-1
GE 116	Quantitative Reasoning-I	3-0
ENG 116	Expository Writing	3-0
GH 103	Pakistan Studies	2-0
QT 300	Understanding of Holy Quran-II (Only for Muslims)	0-1
MR 300	Minority Rights in the Constitution of Pakistan-II (Only for Non-Muslims)	1-0

Semester 3

Code	Title	CrHrs
DPT 221	Anatomy-III	2-1
DPT 223	Physiology-III	2-1
DPT 240	Medical Physics	2-1
HS 112	Introduction to Medical Biochemistry	2-1
IT 107	Application of ICT	2-1

Semester 4

Code	Title	CrHrs
DPT 234	Anatomy- IV (Neuroanatomy)	2-1
DPT 210	Biomechanics and Ergonomics	2-1
GE 115	Introduction to Sociology	2-0
GE 109	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	2-0
GE 305	Civics and Community Engagement	2-0
GE 203	Entrepreneurship	2-0
GH 101	Islamic Studies (Only for Muslims)	2-0
GH 102	Value, Ethics and Society (Only For Non Muslims)	2-0
GS 306	Bioethics	2-0

Semester 5

Code	Title	CrHrs
DPT 310	Physiology- IV (Exercise Physiology)	2-1
DPT 315	Pharmacology and Therapeutic-I	2-0
DPT 313	Physical Agents and Electrotherapy-I	2-1
DPT 318	Community Medicine and Rehabilitation	2-1
HS 204	General Pathology	2-1
AI 323	Artificial Intelligence in Health Care	3-0
DPT 319	Supervised Clinical Practice-I	0-3

Semester 6

Code	Title	CrHrs
DPT 333	Pharmacology and Therapeutic-II	2-0
DPT 322	Physical Agents and Electrotherapy-II	2-1
DPT 320	Therapeutic Exercise and Techniques	2-1
DPT 323	Manual Therapy	2-1
MB 200	Basic Medical Microbiology	2-1
BIO 307	Molecular Biology and Genetics	2-0
DPT 329	Supervised Clinical Practice-II	0-3

Semester 7

Code	Title	CrHrs
DPT 411	Medicine-I	3-0
DPT 413	Surgery-I	3-0
DPT 418	Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy	2-1
DPT 415	Radiology and Diagnostics Imaging	2-1
RES 312	Scientific Writing and Research Methodology	3-0
DPT 430	Supervised Clinical Practice-III	0-4

Semester 8

Code	Title	CrHrs
DPT 444	Neurological Physical Therapy	2-1
DPT 432	Medicine-II	3-0
DPT 434	Surgery-II	3-0
DPT 460	Sports Physical Therapy	1-1
MA 219	Biostatics	3-0
DPT 440	Professional Practice in Health Care	2-0
DPT 461	Supervised Clinical Practice-IV	0-4

Semester 9

Code	Title	CrHrs
DPT 511	Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy	2-1
DPT 457	Prosthetics and Orthotics	2-0
DPT 535	Clinical Decision Making and Differential Diagnosis	3-0
DPT 540	Emergency Procedure in Physical Therapy	1-1
DPT 451	Evidence Based Practice	2-1
DPT 568	Geriatric Physical Therapy	2-1
DPT 550	Supervised Clinical Practice-V	0-4

Semester 10

Code	Title	CrHrs
DPT 335	Sustainable Development Goals: Health and Wealth Being	2-1
DPT 541	Integumentary Physical Therapy	1-1
DPT 555	Women Health Physical Therapy	2-1
DPT 557	Pediatric Physical therapy	2-1
DPT 579	Supervised Clinical Practice-VI	0-4
RES 485	Capstone Project	0-3

Procedure to Apply In-Person

Visit the Admission Office located at Islambad Campus.
Obtain the Admission Form from the Admission Office.
Carefully and accurately complete all sections of the Admission Form.
Attach all the required documents and submit the form at the Admission Office.

Procedure to Apply Online

Visit the website: admissions-isb.suit.edu.pk.
Sign up on the Online Admission Portal by providing the required information.
Sign in to your account using the credentials you created during sign-up.
Browse through the available programs and select the one you wish to apply for.
Fill in your personal details accurately.
Provide all necessary educational information.
Upload clear and readable copies of the required documents.
Download and print the Admission Processing Fee Challan.
Submit the fee at your nearest JS Bank Branch (branch details are available on the portal).
Upload a copy of the paid fee receipt to the portal.
Carefully preview all the entered information and documents.
Submit your application once you are sure everything is correct.