HEC Recognized | Affiliated with GCUF | Ranked #1 in Punjab & #2 in Pakistan
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is a 5 years degree program affiliated with GCUF. This program is designed for students who aim to build a strong career in Physical Therapy. Graduates will earn the title of "Doctor" and can professionally identify themselves as Physiotherapists. A physical therapist helps patients restore movement, reduce pain, and improve physical function through therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, and specialized treatments.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the DPT program can pursue roles in:
- Public and private sector hospitals
- Rehabilitation and pain management centers
- Academia and research institutes
- Sports medicine and fitness centers
- Community health programs
- International healthcare settings (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, South Asia)
- There is also high potential for postgraduate research due to a shortage of PhD-level professionals in the field.
Program Educational Outcome (PEO)
- Excel in clinical practice by providing evidence-based physical therapy interventions and advancing to leadership positions in healthcare settings
- Engage in lifelong learning through continuing education, professional development, and pursuit of advanced certifications or specializations in physical therapy
- Demonstrate professional responsibility by adhering to ethical standards, advocating for patients' rights, and contributing to the advancement of the physical therapy profession
- Serve the community by addressing healthcare needs, promoting wellness and injury prevention, and improving quality of life for diverse populations
Program Learning Outcome (PLO)
Graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and movement science as the foundation for physical therapy practice
- Conduct thorough patient examinations, evaluations, and assessments to identify impairments and functional limitations
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans using appropriate therapeutic interventions and techniques
- Apply clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions and modify treatments based on patient response
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members using professional and culturally sensitive approaches
- Demonstrate proficiency in manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise prescription, and use of physical therapy equipment and modalities
- Practice within legal, ethical, and professional standards while maintaining patient confidentiality and safety
- Integrate research evidence into clinical practice and participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care
- Demonstrate cultural competence and provide equitable care to patients from diverse backgrounds and populations
- Apply principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness education in clinical practice
- Utilize technology and electronic health records effectively for documentation, communication, and patient care management
✅ FSc (Pre-Medical) Minimum 60% marks or equivalent
✅ FSc (Physical Therapy) Minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Application Procedures
Doctorsimes offers two convenient methods for submitting applications:
Method 1: On-Campus Application
- Visit the admissions office during working hours (9am to 5pm).
- Obtain the admission form.
- Complete the form with accurate information.
- Submit the completed form along with required documents.
- Collect acknowledgment receipt from the admissions office.
Method 2: Online Application
- Visit the official website of Doctorsimes. Click on this link to access the admission form available on Doctorsimes website: https://doctorsimes.edu.pk/apply-now
- Fill out the application form correctly.
- Upload copies of required documents.
- Submit the completed online application.
Required Documents
All applicants must submit the copies of following documents:
- SSC / O-Level Degree
- HSSC / A Level Degree
- Student B-Form / CNIC
- Guardian CNIC
- 4 Passport Size Pictures with Blue Background
- Character Certificate
- NOC (if applicable)
- Domicile
Important Notes
- All documents must be clear and legible.
- Ensure all required documents are submitted to avoid application rejection.
- Online applicants must submit their original documents.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Admission Policy
The admission regulations have been formulated by the Admission Committee based on recommendations from the Academic Council of Doctorsimes and may be subject to modifications in subsequent years as deemed necessary by the competent authority of Doctorsimes.
Admission Guidelines
Following are the admission guidelines, inclusive of amendments made to date, for securing admission in Doctorsimes:
- All Pakistani nationals can apply.
- Students must apply afresh every year; applications from previous years will not be entertained.
- Result-awaiting students can apply.
- The admission process will be completed within one month after the SSC/FSc results each year, except for certain circumstances.
- No admission form will be accepted after the due date for submission of forms.
- Candidates can visit the campus and apply by completing the admission form
- Candidates can also apply from our official website https://doctorsimes.edu.pk/apply-now
- Hostels facility is available.
- Transportation service (pick and drop) will be provided.
- Candidates claiming to be Muslim Hafiz-e-Quran shall attach three (03) attested copies of the Hafiz-e-Quran Certificate issued by a registered Madrassa.
- Additional marks will be awarded to Muslim Hafiz-e-Quran candidates in their SSC/F.Sc or equivalent examination results as per institutional policy.
- Students applying for additional marks on the basis of Muslim Hafiz-e-Quran will have to pass the Hafiz-e-Quran test organized by Doctorsimes.
Semester 1
| Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DPT-301 | Upper Limb & General Anatomy | 4 |
| DPT-303 | Cardiovascular & Neuromuscular Physiology | 3 |
| DPT-305 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| ENG-321 | Functional English | 3 |
| PST-321 | Pakistan Studies | 2 |
| STA-322 | Introduction to Statistical theory I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 | |
Semester 2
| Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DPT-302 | Lower limb Anatomy & General Histology | 4 |
| DPT-304 | Visceral Physiology | 3 |
| DPT-306 | Clinical Kinesiology | 3 |
| ENG-322 | English Comprehension & Composition | 3 |
| ISL-321 | Islamic Studies / Ethics | 2 |
| STA-323 | Introduction to Statistical theory II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 | |
Semester 3
| Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BCH-407 | Biochemistry & Genetics I | 2 |
| CSI-321 | Introduction to Computing Applications | 3 |
| DPT-401 | Head and Neck Anatomy& Human Embryology | 3 |
| DPT-403 | Physiology of Reproductive , Nervous & Renal system | 3 |
| DPT-405 | Introduction to Biomechanics & Ergonomics | 3 |
| DPT-409 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 | |
Semester 4
| Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BCH-408 | Biochemistry& Genetics II | 2 |
| DPT-402 | Human Neuro Anatomy | 3 |
| DPT-404 | Advance techniques in Biomechanics & Ergonomics | 3 |
| DPT-406 | Behavioral Sciences (Psychiatry & Psychology) | 3 |
| DPT-410 | Advance Clinical Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| DPT-412 | Medical Physics in Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 | |
Semester 5
| Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DPT-501 | Pathology & Microbiology I | 2 |
| DPT-503 | Pharmacology in Rehabilitation I | 3 |
| DPT-505 | Physical Agents & Electrotherapy I | 3 |
| DPT-507 | Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques | 3 |
| DPT-511 | Health & Wellness | 2 |
| DPT-513 | Supervised Clinical Practice I | 3 |
| SOC-307 | Introduction to Sociology | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 | |
Semester 6
| Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DPT-502 | Pathology & Microbiology II | 3 |
| DPT-504 | Pharmacology in Rehabilitation II | 2 |
| DPT-506 | Physical Agents & Electrotherapy –II | 3 |
| DPT-508 | Manual Therapy | 3 |
| DPT-510 | Teaching Methodology & Community Medicine | 3 |
| DPT-512 | Supervised Clinical Practice II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 | |
Semester 7
| Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DPT-601 | Clinical Medicine I | 3 |
| DPT-603 | Orthopedic Surgery | 3 |
| DPT-605 | Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | 3 |
| DPT-607 | Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy | 3 |
| DPT-609 | Human Growth, Development & Community Based Rehabilitation | 2 |
| DPT-611 | Supervised Clinical Practice III | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 | |
Semester 8
| Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DPT-602 | Clinical Medicine II | 3 |
| DPT-604 | Advance techniques in General Surgery II | 3 |
| DPT-606 | Neurological Physical Therapy | 3 |
| DPT-608 | Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| DPT-610 | Introduction to Prosthetics & Orthotics | 2 |
| DPT-611 | Supervised Clinical Practice IV | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 | |
Semester 9
| Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DPT-651 | Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy | 3 |
| DPT-653 | Emergency Procedures & Primary Care In Physical Therapy | 2 |
| DPT-655 | Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis | 3 |
| DPT-657 | Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology | 3 |
| DPT-659 | Professional Practice (Laws , Ethics &Administration) | 2 |
| DPT-661 | Integumentary Physical Therapy | 2 |
| DPT-663 | Supervised Clinical Practice V | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 | |
Semester 10
| Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DPT-652 | Obstetrics & Gynecological Physical Therapy | 2 |
| DPT-654 | Pediatric Physical Therapy | 2 |
| DPT-656 | Gerontology & Geriatric Physical Therapy | 2 |
| DPT-658 | Sports Physical Therapy | 2 |
| DPT-660 | Supervised Clinical Practice VI | 4 |
| DPT-681 | Research Project | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 | |
Program Summary
Total Semesters
10
Total Subjects
62
Total Credit Hours
175
Semester 1
| Fee Heads | Semester 1 Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee (Once at Admission) | 20,000 |
| Tuition Fee for 1st Semester after discount | 70,000 |
| Registration fee (once at Admission) | 10,000 |
| TOTAL FEE | 100,000 |
Semester 2
| Fee Heads | Semester 2 Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 75,000 |
| TOTAL FEE | 75,000 |
Semester 3
| Fee Heads | Semester 3 Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 75,000 |
| TOTAL FEE | 75,000 |
Semester 4
| Fee Heads | Semester 4 Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 75,000 |
| TOTAL FEE | 75,000 |
Semester 5
| Fee Heads | Semester 5 Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 75,000 |
| TOTAL FEE | 75,000 |
Semester 6
| Fee Heads | Semester 6 Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 75,000 |
| TOTAL FEE | 75,000 |
Semester 7
| Fee Heads | Semester 7 Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 75,000 |
| TOTAL FEE | 75,000 |
Semester 8
| Fee Heads | Semester 8 Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 75,000 |
| TOTAL FEE | 75,000 |
Semester 9
| Fee Heads | Semester 9 Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 75,000 |
| TOTAL FEE | 75,000 |
Semester 10
| Fee Heads | Semester 10 Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 75,000 |
| TOTAL FEE | 75,000 |
Dr. Mohsin Abbas
Lecturer
Education
MS in Physical Therapy
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Dr. Atif Chaudry
Lecturer
Education
MS in Physical Therapy
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