Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Department Introduction

The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Southern Punjab offers programs that equip students with advanced knowledge and clinical skills in rehabilitation sciences. The curriculum emphasizes anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and therapeutic interventions for musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions. Students undergo extensive clinical rotations in affiliated hospitals and rehabilitation centers, where they learn evidence-based practices to restore movement, relieve pain, and improve patient mobility.

Vision

To be recognized as a center of excellence in physical therapy education, research, and clinical services, producing graduates who contribute to patient rehabilitation and community health.

Mission

Our mission is to prepare competent physical therapists with strong theoretical foundations, clinical expertise, and ethical responsibility. We aim to foster innovation in rehabilitation sciences, promote preventive healthcare, and enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and research.

Message

Head of Department, Physical Therapy

Eligibility Criteria

HSSC/A-levels/Equivalent (12 years of schooling) in Pre-Medical Group with minimum of 60% marks is the basic eligibility for program.

Scheme of Study Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

General Education Courses = 30
English Proficiency Courses = 12
Interdisciplinary Courses = 45
Major Courses = 87
Research project = 03
Internship/Field Experience = 03
Total Credit Hour in 5 years = 180

Courses
Anatomy – I	Physiology – I	Kinesiology – I	Functional English *
Natural Sciences **	Arts & Humanities ***	Understanding of Holy Quran – I *	Anatomy – II
Physiology – II	Kinesiology – II	Quantitative Reasoning – I*	Expository Writing *
Pakistan Studies *	Understanding of Holy Quran – II *	Anatomy – III 3	Physiology – III
Medical Physics	Principles of Biochemistry	Applications of ICT *	Quantitative Reasoning – II *
Neuro Anatomy	Biomechanics & Ergonomics	Human Psychology 2	Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan *
Civics & Community Engagement *	Entrepreneurship *	Islamic Studies *	Social Sciences ****
Exercise Physiology	Pharmacology & Therapeutics – I	Physical Agents & Electrotherapy – I	Community Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pathology & Microbiology – I	Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare	Supervised Clinical Practice – I	Pharmacology & Therapeutics – II
Physical Agents & Electrotherapy – II	Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques	Sustainable Development Goals	Health & Wellbeing
Pathology & Microbiology – II	Molecular Biology & Genetics	Supervised Clinical Practice – II	Medicine – I
Surgery – I	Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy	Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging	Scientific Inquiry & Research Methods
Supervised Clinical Practice – III	Neurological Physical Therapy	Medicine – II	Surgery-II
Sports Physical Therapy	Biostatistics	Professional Practice in Healthcare	Supervised Clinical Practice – IV
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy	Prosthetics & Orthotics	Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis	Emergency Procedures in Physical Therapy
Evidence Based Practice	Supervised Clinical Practice – V 4	Capstone / Research Project 3 Capstone / Research	Manual Therapy
Integumentary Physical Therapy	Women’s Health Physical Therapy	Pediatric & Neonatal Physical Therapy	Geriatric Physical Therapy
Supervised Clinical Practice – VI