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Welcome to the Department of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Mukabbir University of Science & Technology, Gujrat.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a professional five-year degree program designed to prepare highly skilled, compassionate, and ethical physiotherapists capable of assessing, diagnosing, and managing a wide range of physical conditions. Our curriculum combines strong theoretical foundations with extensive clinical training, enabling students to deliver evidence-based rehabilitation services across diverse healthcare settings.

Our department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and clinical practice. With experienced faculty, modern laboratories, and practical training opportunities, we strive to develop graduates who are competent clinicians, lifelong learners, innovators, and future leaders in rehabilitative sciences. We welcome you to join us in making a meaningful contribution to improving health and quality of life in our communities.

Dr. Iqra Khan
Head, Department of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Mukabbir University of Science & Technology, Gujrat

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Program Aims & Objectives

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program aims to prepare competent, compassionate, and ethical physical therapists who can deliver high-quality patient care, promote health and wellness, and contribute to the advancement of rehabilitative sciences.

The objectives of the program are to:

  • Develop a strong foundation in basic and clinical health sciences.
  • Train students to assess, diagnose, and manage physical impairments and disabilities.
  • Build expertise in musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
  • Promote evidence-based practice, research, and clinical decision-making.
  • Foster professionalism, ethical values, leadership, and effective communication skills.
  • Encourage preventive healthcare, rehabilitation, and community service.
  • Prepare graduates for lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
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Program Outcome

Upon successful completion of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, graduates will be able to:

  • Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of physical impairments and disabilities using evidence-based physiotherapy practices.
  • Apply advanced clinical reasoning and therapeutic interventions to improve patients’ functional mobility, independence, and quality of life.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, effective communication, and teamwork in multidisciplinary healthcare settings.
  • Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology, pharmacology, and rehabilitation sciences into clinical practice.
  • Conduct research, apply scientific evidence, and contribute to the advancement of physiotherapy and rehabilitative sciences.
  • Promote preventive healthcare, patient education, and community-based rehabilitation initiatives.
  • Engage in lifelong learning and professional development while meeting national and international standards of physiotherapy practice.

Career Prospect

Graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program can pursue rewarding careers in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, sports medicine facilities, schools, community health organizations, and home healthcare services. They may specialize in orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, pediatric, geriatric, and sports physiotherapy.

Career opportunities also include teaching, research, clinical education, private practice, tele-rehabilitation, healthcare consultancy, and entrepreneurship. Graduates may further enhance their expertise through professional certifications and higher studies (MS/MPhil/PhD) in Physical Therapy and related disciplines.

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Distribution of Courses:

Following are the distribution of total credit hours:

  • Major Areas

  • Credit Hrs.

  •  Courses

  • General Education Requirement

  • 36

  • 18%

  • Major Requirement

  • 96

  • 50%

  • Interdisciplinary Requirement

  • 31

  • 16%

  • Supervised Clinical Practice Requirement

  • 22

  • 12%

  • Supervised Internship Requirement

  •                3

  •      2%

  • Research Project Requirement

  •             03

  •    2%

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    1. FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent qualification with the required minimum marks.
    2. Equivalence Certificate from IBCC (for O/A Levels, if applicable).
    3. Matric/O-Level Certificate.
    4. CNIC/B-Form and Father’s/Guardian’s CNIC copy.
    5. Recent Passport-Size Photographs.
    6. Domicile Certificate.
    7. Completed Admission Application Form