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Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT)

Eligibility Criteria

  • HSSC (Pre Medical) or equivalent with 60% unadjusted marks.
  • The applicants with at-least 50% admission test scores in duly recognized valid tests i.e., MDCAT, SAT etc., administered by national/foreign institutions/organizations, may apply for the exemption of the STMU Entry Test.
  • Equivalence to be determined by the Inter Board of Committee of Chairman (IBCC), Islamabad.
Degree in Brief
Total Numbers of Credit Hours (CH) 174
Duration: 5 Years
Semester Duration: 16-18 Weeks
Semesters: 10
Course Load per Semester: 15-18 Cr Hr
Number of Courses per Semester: 4-6 (not more than 3 lab / practical courses)

 

Professional Year Total CH (s)
First  Semester 18
Second Semester 17
Third Semester 17
Fourth Semester 16
Fifth Semester 18
Sixth Semester 17
Seventh Semester 18
Eighth Semester 18
Ninth Semester 18
Tenth Semester 18
  Total CH 174
Courses
Fee Structure
Career Prospects

Semester Wise Course List

1st Semester
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester
5th Semester
6th Semester
7th Semester
8th Semester
9th Semester
10th Semester

Course Codes Theory/Lab Course CH(s)
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Anatomy-I (C) 4
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Physiology-I (C) 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Kinesiology-I (C) 3
XXXX-0000 Theory English-I (Functional English) 3
XXXX-0000 Theory Pakistan Studies 2
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Introduction to Computer 3

Course Codes Theory/Lab Course CH(s)
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Anatomy-II 4
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Physiology-II 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Kinesiology-II 3
XXXX-0000 Theory English-II (Communication Skills) 3
XXXX-0000 Theory Islamic Studies/Ethics 2
XXXX-0000 Theory Sociology 2

Course Codes Theory/Lab Course CH(s)
XXXX-0000 Theory English-III (Technical Writing and Presentation Skills) 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Medical Physics 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Anatomy-III 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Physiology-III 3
XXXX-0000 Theory Biomechanics and Ergonomics 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Biochemistry I 2

Course Code Theory/Lab Course CH(s)
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Anatomy IV (Neuro Anatomy) 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Biomechanics and Ergonomics 3
XXXX-0000 Theory Health & Wellness 2
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Biochemistry II 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Exercise Physiology 3
XXXX-0000 Theory Molecular Biology & Genetics 2

Course Codes Theory/Lab Course CH(s)
XXXX-0000 Theory Pathology & Microbiology I 3
XXXX-0000 Theory Pharmacology & Therapeutics I 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Physical Agents & Electropathy I 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Therapeutics Exercises & Techniques 3
XXXX-0000 Theory Biostatistics 3
XXXX-0000 Theory Behavioral Sciences (Psychology & Ethics) 2
XXXX-0000 Theory Supervised Clinical Practice I 3

Course Codes Theory/Lab Course CH(s)
XXXX – 0000 Theory + Lab Pathology & Microbiology II 3
XXXX – 0000 Theory Pharmacology & Therapeutics II 2
XXXX – 0000 Theory + Lab Physical Agents & Electrotherapy II 3
XXXX – 0000 Theory Biostatistics II (University Optional) 3
XXXX – 0000 Theory Community Medicine & Rehabilitation 3
XXXX – 0000 Lab Supervised Clinical Practice II 3

Course Codes Theory/Lab Course CH(s)
XXXX-0000 Theory Medicine II 3
XXXX-0000 Theory Surgery II 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Evidence Based Practice 3
XXXX-0000 Lab Supervised Clinical Practice III 3

Course Codes Theory/Lab Course CH(s)
XXXX-0000 Theory Medicine II 3
XXXX-0000 Theory Surgery II 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Neurological Physical Therapy 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Emergency Procedures & Primary Care in Physical Therapy 3
XXXX-0000 Lab Supervised Clinical Practice IV 3

Course Codes Theory/Lab Course CH(s)
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 3
XXXX-0000 Theory Prosthetics & Orthotics 2
XXXX-0000 Theory Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis 3
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Professional Ethics (Laws, Ethics & Administration) 2
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Integumentary Physical Therapy 2
XXXX-0000 Lab Supervised Clinical Practice V 3

Course Codes Theory/Lab Course CH(s)
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Obstetrics & Gynaecological Physical Therapy 2
XXXX-0000 Theory Paediatric Physical Therapy 2
XXXX-0000 Theory Gerontology & Geriatric Physical Therapy 2
XXXX-0000 Theory + Lab Sports Physical Therapy 2
XXXX-0000 Lab Supervised Clinical Practice VI 4
XXXX-0000 Lab Research Project 6

 

 

Semester Wise Fee

1st Semester
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester
5th Semester
6th Semester
7th Semester
8th Semester
9th Semester
10th Semester

 Heads Charges (Rs.)
Prospectus Fee 1,700
Application/ Test Fee 2,300
Admission Fee 28,000
University Registration Fee 9,000
Security (Refundable) 11,000
Semester Enrollment Fee 6,200
Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@Rs.10,671/- CH)  191,358
Co-Curricular Activities 1,100
Examination Fee 6,800
Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
Total (1st Semester ) 257,458/-*

Heads Charges (Rs.)
Semester Enrollment Fee 5,500
Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@Rs.9450/CH)  160,650
Co-Curricular Activities 1,000
Examination Fee 6,000
Advance Tax * As per Govt. policy
 Total ( 2nd Semester)  173,150/-*

        Heads Charges (Rs.)
Semester Enrollment Fee 6,200
Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@Rs.10,631/CH) 180,727
Co-Curricular Activities  1,100
Examination Fee  6,800
         Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
 Total (3rd Semester) 194,827/-*

        Heads Charges (Rs.)
Semester Enrollment Fee 5,500
Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@Rs.9,450/CH) 151,200
Co-Curricular Activities  1,000
Examination Fee  6,000
Medical Check Up for Clinical rotations at SIH  5,000
 Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
 Total (4th Semester) 168,700/-*

        Heads Charges (Rs.)
Semester Enrollment Fee  5,500
Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@Rs.9,450/CH)  170,100
Co-Curricular Activities  1,000
Examination Fee  6,000
Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
 Total (5th  Semester) 182,600/-*

        Heads Charges (Rs.)
Semester Enrollment Fee  5,500
Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@Rs.9,450/CH)  160,650
Co-Curricular Activities  1,000
Examination Fee  6,000
 Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
 Total (6th Semester) 173,150/-*

        Heads Charges (Rs.)
Semester Enrollment Fee  5,500
Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@Rs.9,450/CH) 170,100
Co-Curricular Activities  1,000
Examination Fee  6,000
 Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
 Total (7th  Semester) 182,600/-*

        Heads Charges (Rs.)
Semester Enrollment Fee  5,500
Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@Rs.9,450/CH) 170,100
Co-Curricular Activities  1,000
Examination Fee  6,000
Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
 Total (8th Semester) 182,600/-*

        Heads Charges (Rs.)
Semester Enrollment Fee  5,500
Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@Rs.9,450/CH) 170,100
Co-Curricular Activities  1,000
Examination Fee  6,000
Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
 Total (9th Semester) 182,600/-*

        Heads Charges (Rs.)
Semester Enrollment Fee  5,500
Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@Rs.9,450/CH) 170,100
Co-Curricular Activities  1,000
Examination Fee  6,000
Degree Fee  10,000
Transcript fee  2,000
Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
 Total (10th Semester) 194,600/-*

∆ Fee and charges shall be subject to review and revision as may be prescribed by the University from time to time.

# The number of credit hours may vary according to the course offering of the given academic session/ semester keeping in view the availability of resources and other such limitations.

* Policy on Collection/Charging of Advance Tax

  1. The University shall collect/charge adjustable advance tax at the rate of 5% provided the annual fee

exceeds rupees two hundred thousand (Rs. 200,000). The fee shall include the tuition fee and all charges received by the University, excluding the amount received as refundable.

  1. The amount of tax shall be in addition to the prescribed annual fee and once it is deposited with the Government Treasury, the University shall not be liable to make any refund and/or adjustment thereof.

+ Medical checkup fee @ Rs. 5000/- is admissible only for the program requiring Clinical observer ship/ Clerkship/ Internship.

 

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