Doctor of Physical Therapy
The BNBWU offers Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) under the umbrella of the Department of Human Sciences. The DPT is a 5 Year Degree Program aligned with its departmental vision to uplift the status of women through multidiscipline, higher education opportunities. The primary objective of the DPT Program is to prepare students to practice physical therapy as qualified professionals in leading hospitals and rehabilitation centers of the locally and internationally.
The physical therapists operate as independent practitioners, as well as members of the health care team with patients of different ages with impairments or at risk to develop any functional problems and structures, activity limitations and participation restriction. Additionally, the profession is filled with opportunities for growth and diversification. The other areas related to physical therapy are broadly classified into Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy, Women Health Physical Therapy, Intensive Care Physical Therapy, Sports Physical Therapy, Pediatric Physical Therapy, Geriatric Physical Therapy, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy and Neurological Physical Therapy.
The 05-year program consists of combination of lectures, laboratory and clinical practices in hospital settings with the multidisciplinary approach.
The scope of physical therapy practice is dynamic and evolving. It is not limited to direct patient or client care, but also includes community, public health planning, administration, and teaching.
Employment opportunities are high in Pakistan and in the Middle East. Private practice and domiciling services can be practiced by the PT graduates
The physical therapists operate as independent practitioners, as well as members of the health care team with patients of different ages with impairments or at risk to develop any functional problems and structures, activity limitations and participation restriction. Additionally, the profession is filled with opportunities for growth and diversification. The other areas related to physical therapy are broadly classified into Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy, Women Health Physical Therapy, Intensive Care Physical Therapy, Sports Physical Therapy, Pediatric Physical Therapy, Geriatric Physical Therapy, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy and Neurological Physical Therapy.
The 05-year program consists of combination of lectures, laboratory and clinical practices in hospital settings with the multidisciplinary approach.
The scope of physical therapy practice is dynamic and evolving. It is not limited to direct patient or client care, but also includes community, public health planning, administration, and teaching.
Employment opportunities are high in Pakistan and in the Middle East. Private practice and domiciling services can be practiced by the PT graduates
Program educational objectives of the curriculum reflect the knowledge, skills and behaviors expected of program graduates.
The PEOs for PT Program are as under:
PEO - 1: Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical basis of physiotherapy
required to correlate and apply it to clinical practice.
PEO - 2: Demonstrate clinical competency in evaluation, treatment planning and implementation through comprehensive knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relevant to physical therapy.
PEO - 3: Demonstrate appropriate communication and decision-making skills thus recognizing the rights and dignity of individuals in planning and administrating treatment protocols
PEO - 4: Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning essential for personal and professional growth.
PEO - 5: Develop interest in management, consulting, and research activities thus integrating critical analysis and evolving trends to physical therapy practices.
The following are the key learning outcomes of the program:
PLO - 1: Be able to function as competent physical therapists in any healthcare setting ensuring ethical clinical practice.
PLO - 2: Be able to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care and intervention efficiently and effectively
PLO - 3: Engage in reflective practice through sound clinical decision making, critical self-assessment and commitment to lifelong learning.
PLO - 4: Incorporate positive attitudes and behaviors towards all patients.
PLO - 5: To demonstrate the adaptability to changing the health care environment for effective and latest therapeutic care provision for the patients.
PLO - 6: Be able to implement human health care regulations and participate in policy making that are consistent with the needs of the patient and the society at large
PLO - 7: Possess research acumen to identify problems hence participating in experimental research and incorporate findings into clinical practice
Program Details
Eligibilty Criteria
The minimum requirement for admission in DPT is 60% marks in Intermediate-HSC (Pre-Medical) or A-levels with Biology or equivalent, certified by IBCC. Note: Pre-Engineering Students with Add-Biology can also apply for DPT.Fees Structure
Course Scheme
Degree Title
Doctor of Physical TherapyDegree Duration
5 Years - Degree
