DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
Introduction
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at AAGC provides an in-depth education in the science of movement and physical rehabilitation to train graduates to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with physical disabilities or injuries. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and hands-on clinical experience.
Course details for year 2024
Credit Hours
179
Duration
4 Years
Semesters
10
Attendance
100%
Program Roadmap
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Anatomy – I | 3 |
| English – I (Functional English) | 3 |
| Islamic Studies | 2 |
| Medical Physics | 3 |
| Physiology – I | 3 |
| Sociology | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Anatomy – II | 3 |
| Applications of Information and Communication Technologies | 3 |
| Expository English | 3 |
| Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2 |
| Kinesiology I | 3 |
| Physiology – II | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Anatomy – III | 3 |
| Biochemistry – I | 3 |
| Social Entrepreneurship Program | 3 |
| Kinesiology II | 3 |
| Physiology – III | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning- I | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Anatomy – IV (Neuro Anatomy) | 3 |
| Biochemistry – II | 3 |
| Biomechanics & Ergonomics – I | 3 |
| Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| Healthcare Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning- II | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Biomechanics & Ergonomics – II | 3 |
| Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Pharmacology & Therapeutics – I | 3 |
| Physical Agents & Electrotherapy – I | 3 |
| Supervised Clinical Practice – I | 3 |
| Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Community Medicine and Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Manual Therapy | 3 |
| Molecular Biology & Genetics | 3 |
| Pharmacology & Therapeutics – II | 3 |
| Physical Agents & Electrotherapy – II | 3 |
| Supervised Clinical Practice – II | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Medicine – I | 3 |
| Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy | 3 |
| Pathology & Microbiology – I | 3 |
| Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | 3 |
| Supervised Clinical Practice – III | 3 |
| Surgery – I | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Medical Ethics | 3 |
| Medicine – II | 3 |
| Pathology & Microbiology – II | 3 |
| Research Methodology & Evidence Based Practice – I | 3 |
| Supervised Clinical Practice – IV | 3 |
| Surgery – II | 3 |
| Total | 21 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Medical Ethics | 3 |
| Medicine – II | 3 |
| Pathology & Microbiology – II | 3 |
| Research Methodology & Evidence Based Practice – I | 3 |
| Supervised Clinical Practice – IV | 3 |
| Surgery – II | 3 |
| Total | 21 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Neurological Physical Therapy | 3 |
| Emergency Procedures & Primary Care in Physical Therapy | 3 |
| Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy | 3 |
| Research Methodology & Evidence Based Practice II | 2 |
| Prosthetics & Orthotics | 2 |
| Supervised Clinical Practice-V | 3 |
| Sports Physical Therapy | 2 |
| Total | 18 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have completed F.Sc Pre-Medical or an equivalent qualification with a minimum of 50% marks.
