Doctor of Physiotherapy – UMT
Course Name: Doctor of Physiotherapy
Overview:
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession aimed at changing and improving the mobility, physical independence and quality of life. It focuses on treating a variety of conditions including but not limited to Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardio-Respiratory, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Women Health and Sports Injuries.
Physiotherapists work with patients varying in age, athletic ability and activity level, and are responsible for treating a wide spectrum of health conditions – both acute & chronic.
Physiotherapy diagnosis is based on principles of clinical decision making through examination, evaluation, prognosis, interventions and outcome evaluation. They are an important part of healthcare team, who work directly with the patients ensuring their recovery after surgery, injury, fracture or other acquired disability. Patients suffering from chronic conditions such as Diabetes, Heart Disease, Arthritis, Joint Pain, Cancer and Neurological disorder like Parkinsonism and Stroke also require consult from a trained Physiotherapist.
People who want to adopt Physiotherapy as a career are required to go through a 5 year Doctor of Physiotherapy [DPT] program.
Number of Semesters: 8
Requirements
Minimum 50 marks in FSc. Pre-medical or equivalent.
Course Duration: 5 years
How to apply:
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Applicant
- Issuance of Admission form
- Issuance of Admission form
- Fill in Application form
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Submit to Admission Office
- Completely filled Application form
- 4 – Photographs
- Photocopies of all Academic Doc’s
- Completely filled Application form
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Checked by Admission officer
- Approved to the Admission Test
- Admit card
- Approved to the Admission Test
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Test & Interview
- NTS/UMT Entry test
- Interview
- NTS/UMT Entry test
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Merit list
- Accepted candidates
- Accepted candidates
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Fee Submission
- Submit Admission & Library Charges
- First Installment of Tuition Fee
- Submit Admission & Library Charges
- Orientation
Curriculum:
1st Year
Fall Semester/Semester 1 |
Spring Semester/Semester 2 |
Course Name |
Course Name |
Anatomy I |
Anatomy II |
Physiology I |
Physiology II |
Biochemistry & Genetics I |
Biochemistry & Genetics II |
English I |
English II |
Islamiyat I |
Pakistan Studies |
Introduction to Computers I |
Kinesiology I |
2nd Year
Fall Semester/Semester 3 |
Spring Semester/Semester 4 |
Course Name |
Course Name |
Anatomy III |
Behavioral Sciences |
Physiology III |
Biostatistics II |
Biochemistry & Genetics III |
Anatomy IV |
English III |
Exercise Physiology |
Biostatistics I |
Medical Physics |
Kinesiology II |
Biomechanics & Ergonomics I |
3rd Year
Fall Semester/Semester 5 |
Spring Semester/Semester 6 |
Course Name |
Course Name |
Pathology & Microbiology I |
Health & Wellness |
Pharmacology I |
Pathology & Microbiology II |
Sociology |
Pharmacology II |
Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques |
Physical Agents & Electrotherapy II |
Physical Agents & Electrotherapy I |
Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging |
Biomechanics & Ergonomics II |
Supervised Clinical Practice II |
Supervised Clinical Practice I |
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4th Year
Fall Semester/Semester 7 |
Spring Semester/Semester 8 |
Course Name |
Course Name |
Medicine I |
Medicine II |
Surgery I |
Surgery II |
Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy |
Neurological Physical Therapy |
Teaching Methodology & Community Medicine |
Evidence Based Practice |
Manual Therapy |
Prosthetics & Orthotics |
Supervised Clinical Practice III |
Human Growth, Development & Community Based Rehabilitation |
Supervised Clinical Practice IV |
5th Year
Fall Semester/Semester 9 |
Spring Semester/Semester 10 |
Course Name |
Course Name |
Cardiopulmonary PT |
Obstetrics & Gynecological PT |
Emergency Procedures & Primary Care in PT |
Pediatric PT |
Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis |
Gerontology & Geriatric PT |
Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology |
Sports PT |
Professional Practice (Law, Ethics & Administration) |
Supervised Clinical Practice VI |
Integumentary Physical Therapy |
Research Project |
Supervised Clinical Practice V |
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