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Introduction
DPT-Doctor of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy, a “science of healing and art of caring,” is an essential segment of a modern health care system. A DPT graduate can perform clinical examinations, evaluation, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardiovascular and Respiratory System disorders. Our DPT program follows Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized curriculum.PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the DPT program is to prepare physical therapists who will:- Be primary providers of physical therapy care
- Serve as responsible members in the professional community who are willing and able to assume leadership roles in the communities they serve
- Identify researchable problems, advocate and participate in research, and incorporate research findings into clinical practice
- Understand and place in context the social, economic and cultural issues of practice and effectively advocate for changes in policy
- Correlate theory with practice to think creatively about, react to, adapt or shape new practice environments
- Participate in and provide education for communities, patients, peers, students
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates of the DPT program will:- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of basic and clinical sciences relevant to physical therapy, both in their fundamental context and in their application to the discipline of physical therapy
- Understand, correlate and apply theoretical foundations of knowledge to the practice of physical therapy; evaluate and clarify new or evolving theories relevant to physical therapy
- Demonstrate behaviors of a scholarly clinician by developing and utilizing the process of critical thinking and inquiry, particularly focused on improvement of the practice of physical therapy and delivery of health care
- Engage in reflective practice through sound clinical decision making, critical self-assessment and commitment to lifelong learning
- Demonstrate mastery of entry level professional clinical skills. Provision of these services is based on the best available evidence and includes physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, prevention activities, wellness initiatives and appropriate health care utilization
- Be prepared to influence development of human health care regulations and policies that are consistent with the needs of patients and society
- Demonstrate leadership, management, and communication skills to effectively participate in physical therapy practice as part of a health care team
- Incorporate and demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviors to all persons without discrimination
- Demonstrate the professional and social skills required to adapt to changing health care environments to effectively provide physical therapy care
PROGRAM:
Doctor of Physical TherapyDURATION:
5 Years (10 Semesters) followed by one year house jobWHY CHOOSE DPT PROGRAM AT JCRS?:
- Jinnah College of Rehabilitation Sciences is located in the heart of Karachi
- Medicare Cardiac & General Hospital and Jinnah Medical & Dental College are located at the same campus. MCGH is a state-of-the-art multispecialty hospital providing tertiary care services
- MCGH is especially renowned for its Orthopedics services which is the biggest center for knee and hip replacement in Sindh in the private sector.
- MCGH has an advanced Physiotherapy Center
- JMDC has produced over 1800 MBBS & BDS graduates of high caliber; training alongside MBBS & BDS students will allow a mutual understanding to develop strong health care teams for future practice
- DPT students will have a practical and modern learning experience in hospital campus and as well as enjoy a vibrant student life.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Physical Therapists (PT) practice in clinical or hospital settings as well as provide home- based physical therapy services. PTs can pursue their higher education in MS/MPhil/PhD or pursue their career in clinical, academics (teaching) or research. Their clinical job is to examine patients and develop a plan of care that promotes movement, reduces pain, restores function, and prevents disability. PTs consult in specialized areas such as musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, sports, geriatric, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecological physical therapy.Eligibility CRITERIA
For Jinnah College of Rehabilitation Sciences (Sohail University)- HSC (Pre-Medical) with 50% and above Marks British Advanced Level Certification with Biology, Chemistry and Physics, The score should be over 50% (Pre-Medical) in the IBCC Equivalence. Equivalence as determined by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) is required for all Non-Pakistan Boards of Education.
- Students awaiting results may also apply.
- Selection will be based on interviews only. There will be no Entry Test
Program Outline
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FIRST PROFESSIONAL YEAR |
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FIRST SEMESTER |
SECOND SEMESTER |
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| ANATOMY-I | 4 (3-1) | ANATOMY-II | 4 (3-1) |
| APPLICATIONS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES | 3 (2-1) | EXPOSITORY ENGLISH | 3 (3-0) |
| FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH | 3 (3-0) | ISLAMIC STUDIES (FOR MUSLIMS) | 2 (2-0) |
| IDEOLOGY AND CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN | 2 (2-0) | ETHICS (FOR NON-MUSLIMS) | 2 (2-0) |
| KINESIOLOGY-I | 3 (2-1) | KINESIOLOGY-II | 3 (2-1) |
| PHYSIOLOGY-I | 3 (2-1) | PHYSIOLOGY-II | 3 (2-1) |
| CREDIT HOURS | 18 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING -I | 3 (2-1) |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | 2 (2-0) | ||
| CREDIT HOURS | 20 | ||
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SECOND PROFESSIONAL YEAR |
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THIRD SEMESTER |
FOURTH SEMESTER |
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| ANATOMY-III | 3 (2-1) | ANATOMY-IV (NEURO ANATOMY) | 3(2-1) |
| ARTS AND HUMANITIES LITERATURE | 2(2-0) | BIOMECHANICS & ERGONOMICS-II | 3(2-1) |
| BIOMECHANICS & ERGONOMICS-I | 3 (2-1) | CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 2(2-0) |
| HEALTH AND WELLNESS | 3(2-1) | ENTREPRENEUR SHIP | 2(2-0) |
| PHYSIOLOGY-III | 3 (2-1) | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 3(2-1) |
| QUANTITATIVE REASONING-II | 3 (2-1) | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & GENETICS | 2(2-0) |
| CREDIT HOURS | 17 | NATURAL SCIENCES | 3 (2-1) |
| CREDIT HOURS | 18 | ||
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THIRD PROFESSIONAL YEAR |
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FIFTH SEMESTER |
SIXTH SEMESTER |
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| BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (PSYCHOLOGY & ETHICS) | 2(2-0) | BIOCHEMISTRY-II | 3 (2-1) |
| BIOCHEMISTRY-I | 2 (2-0) | PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY II | 3(2-1) |
| PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY I | 2(2-0) | PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS II | 2(2-0) |
| PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS I | 2(2-0) | PHYSICAL AGENTS & ELECTROTHERAPY – II | 3(2-1) |
| PHYSICAL AGENTS & ELECTROTHERAPY I | 3(2-1) | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY | 3(2-1) |
| THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES & TECHNIQUES | 3(2-1) | SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE II | 3(0-3) |
| SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE I | 3(0-3) | ||
| CREDIT HOURS | 17 | CREDIT HOURS | 17 |
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FOURTH PROFESSIONAL YEAR |
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SEVENTH SEMESTER |
EIGHTH SEMESTER |
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| FIELD EXPERIENCE | 3(0-3) | EMERGENCY PROCEDURES & PRIMARY CARE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY | 3(2-1) |
| MEDICINE I | 3(3-0) | EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE | 3(2-1) |
| MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY-I | 3(2-1) | MEDICINE II | 3(3-0) |
| RADIOLOGY & DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING | 3(2-1) | MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY-II | 3(2-1) |
| SURGERY I | 3(3-0) | NEUROLOGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY | 3(2-1) |
| SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE III | 3(0-3) | SURGERY II | 3(3-0) |
| CREDIT HOURS | 18 | SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE IV | 3(0-3) |
| CREDIT HOURS | 21 | ||
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FIFTH PROFESSIONAL YEAR |
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NINTH SEMESTER |
TENTH SEMESTER |
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| CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY | 3(2-1) | CAPSTONE PROJECT | 3 |
| CLINICAL DECISION MAKING & DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS | 3(3-0) | GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY | 2(2-0) |
| INTEGUMENTARY PHYSICAL THERAPY | 2(2-0) | OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY | 2(2-0) |
| MANUAL THERAPY | 3(2-1) | PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY | 2(2-0) |
| PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (LAWS, ETHICS &ADMINISTRATION) | 2(2-0) | SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY | 2(2-0) |
| PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS | 2(2-0) | SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE VI | 4(0-4) |
| SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE V | 3(0-3) | CREDIT HOURS | 15 |
| CREDIT HOURS | 18 | ||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 182 | ||
Fee Structure
FEE STRUCTURE
| Fee Structure for 2024-2025 | |||||
| Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission fees (One Time Only) | Rs. 20,000 | ||||
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | Rs. 85,000 | ||||
| Enrollment Fee (One Time Only) | Rs. 3,000 | ||||
| Security Deposit (One Time Only ,Refundable) | Rs. 25,000 | ||||
| Examination Fee (per semester) 10% increase Annually | Rs. 5,000 | ||||
| Student Activity Fee ( Per year) | Rs. 1,500 | ||||
| Documents Verification Fee (one time only) | Rs. 5,000 | ||||
| TOTAL (at the time of admission) | Rs. 144,500 | ||||
| Regitration Fees | Rs. 1,500 | ||||
| Tution Fees are subject to yearly revision depanding on inflation and cost of living index | |||||
Transcript and Degree Charges
| S.No | Particulars | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transcript | PKR 2500 | |||
| 2 | Duplicate | PKR 2000 | |||
| 3 | Partial Transcript | PKR 1500 | |||
| 4 | Degree (without convocation charges) | PKR 10,000 | |||
| 5 | Urgent Degree | PKR 15,000 | |||
| 6 | Degree Charges for Overseas Candidates | US $100 (by Bank Draft) | |||
| 7 | Duplicate Degree | PKR 10,000 | |||
| 8 | Transcript/Degree Verification Charges | PKR 1500 | |||
| The above charges can be revised* | |||||
Fee Policy
- The fee letter along with vouchers will be issued by the Accounts Department. Student Affairs will inform all students regarding fee payment one week before class commencement.
- The semester fee will be due within 10 days from the issuance of the fee letter.
- The examination fee will be charged at the start of each semester.
- Tuition fee will be paid in full.
- Attendance will not be marked of those students who fail to submit their fees within the deadline and student will not be allowed to sit in examinations.
- After paying the fee voucher, student will email the paid fee voucher to saoffice@jmc.edu.pk
- A Late Surcharge of 3% will be charged after the due date for 15 working days and 5% after the due date 16th working day onwards.
- Scholarships will be decided by the Scholarship Committee. All students will be informed in writing of decision on their application and a summary of awards will be given to the Accounts Department. If any student has paid full fees before the scholarship awards are decided, then the extra fee will be adjusted in the next semester fees.
- For Scholarships awarded at the time of Admission for First Year, Semester 1, attendance and results of Semester 1 will be reviewed for renewal of Semester 2 Scholarship. First Year students who did not apply for scholarship at time of admission, may apply for Semester 2 scholarship award at the end of Semester 1.
- Scholarships will be awarded once a year to be applied to both semesters.
- Students must apply for renewal or new scholarship at the end of each even numbered semester so decisions can be made before the new Academic Year starts. Decisions will be made on the basis of merit (80% minimum attendance and passing all exams in previous Academic Year) and demonstration of financial need.
Download Admission Form
FAQs
Introduction
Program Outline
Fee Structure
Download Admission Form
FAQs
Introduction
DPT-Doctor of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy, a “science of healing and art of caring,” is an essential segment of a modern health care system. A DPT graduate can perform clinical examinations, evaluation, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardiovascular and Respiratory System disorders. Our DPT program follows Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized curriculum.PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the DPT program is to prepare physical therapists who will:- Be primary providers of physical therapy care
- Serve as responsible members in the professional community who are willing and able to assume leadership roles in the communities they serve
- Identify researchable problems, advocate and participate in research, and incorporate research findings into clinical practice
- Understand and place in context the social, economic and cultural issues of practice and effectively advocate for changes in policy
- Correlate theory with practice to think creatively about, react to, adapt or shape new practice environments
- Participate in and provide education for communities, patients, peers, students
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates of the DPT program will:- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of basic and clinical sciences relevant to physical therapy, both in their fundamental context and in their application to the discipline of physical therapy
- Understand, correlate and apply theoretical foundations of knowledge to the practice of physical therapy; evaluate and clarify new or evolving theories relevant to physical therapy
- Demonstrate behaviors of a scholarly clinician by developing and utilizing the process of critical thinking and inquiry, particularly focused on improvement of the practice of physical therapy and delivery of health care
- Engage in reflective practice through sound clinical decision making, critical self-assessment and commitment to lifelong learning
- Demonstrate mastery of entry level professional clinical skills. Provision of these services is based on the best available evidence and includes physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, prevention activities, wellness initiatives and appropriate health care utilization
- Be prepared to influence development of human health care regulations and policies that are consistent with the needs of patients and society
- Demonstrate leadership, management, and communication skills to effectively participate in physical therapy practice as part of a health care team
- Incorporate and demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviors to all persons without discrimination
- Demonstrate the professional and social skills required to adapt to changing health care environments to effectively provide physical therapy care
PROGRAM:
Doctor of Physical TherapyDURATION:
5 Years (10 Semesters) followed by one year house jobWHY CHOOSE DPT PROGRAM AT JCRS?:
- Jinnah College of Rehabilitation Sciences is located in the heart of Karachi
- Medicare Cardiac & General Hospital and Jinnah Medical & Dental College are located at the same campus. MCGH is a state-of-the-art multispecialty hospital providing tertiary care services
- MCGH is especially renowned for its Orthopedics services which is the biggest center for knee and hip replacement in Sindh in the private sector.
- MCGH has an advanced Physiotherapy Center
- JMDC has produced over 1800 MBBS & BDS graduates of high caliber; training alongside MBBS & BDS students will allow a mutual understanding to develop strong health care teams for future practice
- DPT students will have a practical and modern learning experience in hospital campus and as well as enjoy a vibrant student life.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Physical Therapists (PT) practice in clinical or hospital settings as well as provide home- based physical therapy services. PTs can pursue their higher education in MS/MPhil/PhD or pursue their career in clinical, academics (teaching) or research. Their clinical job is to examine patients and develop a plan of care that promotes movement, reduces pain, restores function, and prevents disability. PTs consult in specialized areas such as musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, sports, geriatric, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecological physical therapy.Eligibility CRITERIA
For Jinnah College of Rehabilitation Sciences (Sohail University)- HSC (Pre-Medical) with 50% and above Marks British Advanced Level Certification with Biology, Chemistry and Physics, The score should be over 50% (Pre-Medical) in the IBCC Equivalence. Equivalence as determined by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) is required for all Non-Pakistan Boards of Education.
- Students awaiting results may also apply.
- Selection will be based on interviews only. There will be no Entry Test
Program Outline
COURSE OUTLINE
(10 Semesters ) = 175 Credit Hours
Courses
Basic Science Subjects:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Kinesiology
- Biomechanics & Ergonomics
- Exercise Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- Pathology & Microbiology
- Molecular Biology & Genetics
- Introduction to Computer
- Medical Physics
General Courses:
- English
- Pakistan Studies
- Islamic Studies/ Ethics
Social Sciences:
- Sociology
- Behavioral Sciences
Research Sciences:
- Biostatistics
- Evidence Based Practice
- Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology
Research Project
Clinical Sciences
- Health & Wellness
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging
- Physical Agents & Electrotherapy
- Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques
- Manual Therapy
- Emergency Procedures & Primary Care in Physical Therapy
- Professional Practice
- Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis
- Prosthetics & Orthotics
- Community Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
- Neurological Physical Therapy
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
- Integumentary Physical Therapy
- Obstetrics & Gynecological Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Gerontology & Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Sports Physical Therapy
Supervised Clinical Practices
Fee Structure
FEE STRUCTURE
| Fee Structure for 2023 | |||||
| Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission fees (One Time Only) | Rs. 20,000 | – | – | – | – |
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | Rs. 73,500 | Rs. 78,645 | Rs. 86,510 | Rs. 99,485 | Rs. 114,410 |
| Enrollment Fee (One Time Only) | Rs. 3,000 | – | – | – | – |
| Security Deposit (One Time Only ,Refundable) | Rs. 25,000 | – | – | – | – |
| Examination Fee (per semester) | Rs. 5,000 | – | – | – | – |
| Student Activity Fee ( One Time Only) | Rs. 2,000 | – | – | – | – |
| Tution Fees are subject to yearly revision depanding on inflation and cost of living index | |||||
Fee Policy
- The fee letter along with vouchers will be issued by the Accounts Department. Student Affairs will inform all students regarding fee payment one week before class commencement.
- The semester fee will be due within 10 days from the issuance of the fee letter.
- The examination fee will be charged at the start of each semester.
- Tuition fee will be paid in full.
- Attendance will not be marked of those students who fail to submit their fees within the deadline and student will not be allowed to sit in examinations.
- After paying the fee voucher, student will email the paid fee voucher to saoffice@jmc.edu.pk
- A Late Surcharge of 3% will be charged after the due date for 15 working days and 5% after the due date 16th working day onwards.
- Scholarships will be decided by the Scholarship Committee. All students will be informed in writing of decision on their application and a summary of awards will be given to the Accounts Department. If any student has paid full fees before the scholarship awards are decided, then the extra fee will be adjusted in the next semester fees.
- For Scholarships awarded at the time of Admission for First Year, Semester 1, attendance and results of Semester 1 will be reviewed for renewal of Semester 2 Scholarship. First Year students who did not apply for scholarship at time of admission, may apply for Semester 2 scholarship award at the end of Semester 1.
- Scholarships will be awarded once a year to be applied to both semesters.
- Students must apply for renewal or new scholarship at the end of each even numbered semester so decisions can be made before the new Academic Year starts. Decisions will be made on the basis of merit (80% minimum attendance and passing all exams in previous Academic Year) and demonstration of financial need.
Download Admission Form
FAQs
