Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Program Info

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a professional doctoral degree designed to prepare individuals for a career as licensed physical therapists. The program typically spans three years and combines rigorous academic coursework with extensive clinical training. Core subjects include anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, neuroscience, pharmacology, and evidence-based practice, along with specialized courses in orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, and geriatric physical therapy. Students gain hands-on experience through clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings, developing skills in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and rehabilitation techniques. Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to take the licensure examination and pursue careers in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, sports facilities, and private clinics.

Outline

Sr.	Category	Minimum Cr. Hr.	FOST Cr. Hr.
1	General Education Cluster Course	30	31
2	Interdisciplinary	12	12
3	Major Courses	72	114
4	Field Experience / Internship	3	12
5	Capstone Project	3	3
Total	-	120	172

Eligibility Criteria

At least 60% marks in F.Sc. Pre-Medical/ A Levels with Biology, Physics, and Chemistry or equivalent

Applicants are required to pass the UCP Admission Test

Selection Criteria

Matric	Intermediate	Admission Test
10%	45%	45%

Fee Structure with Scholarship

Program Name: Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT)

Per Credit Hour Fee: 8,500

Admission Fee: 25,000

1st Semester Total Fee	1st Installment Including Admission fee	1st Installment with 50% PGC Scholarship	1st Installment with 25% Merit/PGC/Legacy Scholarship	1st Installment with 50% Merit Scholarship	1st Installment with 75% Merit Scholarship	1st Installment with Gilgit-Baltistan 30% Scholarship	Total Credit Hours	Total Fee(incl Admission fee)
178,000	101,500	63250	82,375	63,250	44,125	78,550	172	1,487,000

Disclaimer

The above-mentioned fee structure is for illustration purpose only. UCP reserves the rights to make changes in the Fee Structure whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.

Tentative Study Road Map

Semester I

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Category	Credit Hours
1	LT2523	Cell Biology	Major	3
2	DPT1402	Human Physiology-I	Major	2
3	DPTT1401	Human Physiology-I Lab	Lab	1
4	DPT1102	Kinesiology-I	Major	2
5	DPT1101	Kinesiology-I Lab	Lab	1
6	ENG110	Functional English	General	3
7	ICT101	Application of Information and Communication Technologies	General	2
8	ICTL101	Application of Information and Communication Technologies Lab	Lab	1
9	QR101	Quantitative Reasoning-I	General	3

Semester II

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Category	Credit Hours
1	ENG211	Expository Writing	General	3
2	QR 201	Quantitative Reasoning-II	General	3
3	ISL 110	Islamic Studies	General	2
4	AH204	Sign Language	General	2
5	FS1102	Introduction to Food Science and Technology	Interdisciplinary	2
6	FS1101	Introduction to Food Science and Technology-Lab	Interdisciplinary	1
7	HND111	Macronutrients in Human Nutrition	Major	3
Total	-	-	-	-	16

Semester III

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Category	Credit Hours
1	PAK 102	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	General	2
2	ENT 102	Entrepreneurship	General	2
3	PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	General	2
4	CCE 201	Civics and Community Engagement	General	2
5	BT4821	Bioinformatics	Interdisciplinary	1
6	BT4822	Bioinformatics-Lab	Interdisciplinary	2
7	HND212	Micronutrients in Human Nutrition	Major	3
8	HND240	Assessment of Nutritional Status	Major	2
9	HND-L240	Assessment of Nutritional Status-Lab	Major	1
Total	-	-	-	-	17

Semester IV

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Category	Credit Hours
1	HND213	Nutrition Through the Life Cycle	Major	3
2	HND241	Nutritional Immunology	Major	3
3	HND215	Nutrition Policies and Programs	Major	3
4	HND242	Infant and Young Child Feeding	Major	2
5	HND-L242	Infant and Young Child Feeding-Lab	Major	1
6	HND260	Fundamentals of Human Anatomy	Major	2
7	HND-L260	Fundamentals of Human Anatomy-Lab	Major	1
8	HND261	Human Physiology I	Major	2
9	HND-L261	Human Physiology I-Lab	Major	1
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester V

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Category	Credit Hours
1	BC3553	Cell and Tissue Culture	Interdisciplinary	3
2	HND314	Public Health Nutrition & Sustainability	Major	2
3	HND-L314	Public Health Nutrition& Sustainability-Lab	Major	1
4	HND363	General Pathology	Major	2
5	HND-L363	General Pathology-Lab	Major	1
6	HND362	Human Physiology II	Major	2
7	HND-L362	Human Physiology II-Lab	Major	1
8	HND321	Dietetics I	Major	2
9	HND-L321	Dietetics I-Lab	Major	1
Total	-	-	-	-	15

Semester VI

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Category	Credit Hours
1	HND320	Functional and Nutraceutical Foods	Major	3
2	HND322	Dietetics II	Major	2
3	HND-L322	Dietetics II-Lab	Major	1
4	HND316	Nutritional Practices in Clinical Care	Major	2
5	HND326	Nutritional Disorders	Major	3
6	HND324	Meal Planning and Management	Major	2
7	HND-L324	Meal Planning and Management-Lab	Major	1
Total	-	-	-	-	15

Semester VII

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Category	Credit Hours
1	HND423	Dietetics III	Major	2
2	HND-L423	Dietetics III-Lab	Major	1
3	HND443	Nutrition in Emergencies	Major	3
4	HND480	Research Methodology & Skills	Major	3
5	HND451	Clinical Biochemistry	Major	2
6	HND-L451	Clinical Biochemistry-Lab	Major	1
7	HND432	Food and Drug Laws	Major	3
Total	-	-	-	-	15

Semester VIII

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Category	Credit Hours
1	HND-444	Medical Nutrition Therapy	Major	3
2	HND445	Nutrition and Psychology	Major	2
3	HND445	Nutrition and Psychology- Lab	Major	1
4	INT 498	Field Experience/Internship	Field Experience/ Internship	3
5	CSP 499	Capstone Project	Capstone Project	3
Total	-	-	-	-	12

Career Opportunities

Licensed Physical Therapist in hospitals and rehabilitation centers
Outpatient clinics and private physical therapy practices
Sports and fitness centers (sports rehabilitation)
Academic and teaching positions in universities and colleges
Research roles in clinical and rehabilitation sciences
Healthcare administration and management
Occupational health and workplace injury prevention
Home healthcare and community-based rehabilitation programs
Opportunities abroad in countries with high demand for physical therapists

Criteria for Award of Degree

Program Duration: Successful completion of a 5-year (10-semester) academic and clinical education program.
Credit Hours: Fulfillment of all required credit hours as specified in the DPT curriculum.
Academic Performance: Achievement of a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00.
Examinations: Passing all theoretical, practical, and clinical examinations as per university regulations.
Clinical Rotations: Completion of mandatory clinical rotations/internships in affiliated hospitals and rehabilitation centers.
Attendance: Meeting the minimum attendance requirements, typically at least 75% in each subject.
Research Project: Submission and approval of a final research project or clinical case report, if required by the program.
Administrative Clearance: Settlement of all university dues and completion of administrative formalities.
Conduct: Maintenance of good moral and professional conduct throughout the duration of the program.