Doctor of Physical Therapy (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 (Spring 2025)

Fee Structure (Fall 2024)

Career Prospects

Semester Wise Course List

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

DPT Fee Schedule (Spring 2025)
Semesters	Heads	Amount (Rs.)	Payment Schedule
1^st Semester (18 CH)	Prospectus fee	2,000	At the time of seeking admission
	Application / test fee	3,000	At the time of seeking admission
	Admission fee	33,000	One time Charges
	University Registration Fee	11,000	One time Charges
	Security (Refundable)	13,000	One time Charges
	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 14,674/CH)	264,132
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (1^st Semester):		342,932
2^nd Semester (17 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 14,674/CH)	249,458
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (2^nd Semester):		266,258
3^rd Semester (17 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 14,036/CH)	238,612
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (3^rd Semester):		255,412
4^th Semester (16 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 14,036/CH)	224,576
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
	Medical Check Up for Clinical rotations at SIH	7,000	One time
Total (4^th Semester):		248,376
5^th Semester (18 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 14,036/CH)	252,648
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (5^th Semester):		269,448
6^th Semester (17 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 14,036/CH)	238,612
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (6^th Semester):		255,412
7^th Semester (18 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 14,036/CH)	252,648
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (7^th Semester):		269,448
8^th Semester (18 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 14,036/CH)	252,648
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (8^th Semester):		269,448
9^th Semester (18 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 14,036/CH)	252,648
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (9^th Semester):		269,448
10^th Semester (18 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 14,036/CH)	252,648
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
	Degree fee	8,700	One time
	Transcript fee	5,000	One time
	Graudation fee	9,300	One time
Total (10^th Semester):		292,448

DPT Fee Schedule (Fall 2024)
Semesters	Heads	Amount (Rs.)	Payment Schedule
1^st Semester (18 CH)	Prospectus fee	2,000	At the time of seeking admission
	Application / test fee	3,000	At the time of seeking admission
	Admission fee	33,000	One time Charges
	University Registration Fee	11,000	One time Charges
	Security (Refundable)	13,000	One time Charges
	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 14,674/CH)	264,132
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (1^st Semester):		342,932
2^nd Semester (17 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 12,760/CH)	216,920
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (2^nd Semester):		233,720
3^rd Semester (17 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 14,036/CH)	238,612
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (3^rd Semester):		255,412
4^th Semester (16 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 12,760/CH)	204,160
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
	Medical Check Up for Clinical rotations at SIH	7,000	One time
Total (4^th Semester):		227,960
5^th Semester (18 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 14,036/CH)	252,648
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (5^th Semester):		269,448
6^th Semester (17 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 12,760/CH)	216,920
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (6^th Semester):		233,720
7^th Semester (18 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 14,036/CH)	252,648
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (7^th Semester):		269,448
8^th Semester (18 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 12,760/CH)	229,680
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (8^th Semester):		246,480
9^th Semester (18 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 12,760/CH)	229,680
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
Total (9^th Semester):		246,480
10^th Semester (18 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,500	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 12,760/CH)	229,680
	Examination fee	8,000
	Co-Curricular Activities Fee	1,300
	Degree fee	8,700	One time
	Transcript fee	5,000	One time
	Graudation fee	9,300	One time
Total (10^th Semester):		269,480

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