Doctor of Physiotherapy

The Doctor of Physiotherapy is a qualification providing training for physiotherapy in a few countries.

Australia

The Doctor of Physiotherapy is an extended master's degree under the Australian Qualifications Framework Level 9 classification. The Doctor of Physiotherapy program at this time is only offered in Australia. The degree should not be confused with the American Doctor of Physical therapy, which is a post baccalaureate degree.[1]

Pakistan

The Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT)[2] is a five-year professional degree program in Pakistan that students take after finishing their higher secondary school, usually the F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or a comparable qualification like A-Levels with biology. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan validates DPT as equivalent to 17 years of education.[3]

The curriculum comprises lessons on basic medical sciences, clinical physiotherapy, rehabilitation techniques, and research procedures. The goal of the curriculum is to get graduates ready to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of physical, musculoskeletal, and neuromuscular problems.[3]

After they finish their degree, graduates can apply for a license from the Pakistan Physical Therapy Council (PPTC).[4] This allows them to work as entry-level physiotherapists. They can work in hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centers, sports groups, and schools as a professional.

Physiotherapy institutes in Lahore

Institute Location
FMH Institute of Allied Health Sciences (FMHCMD)[5][6] Zahoor Ellahi Road Gulberg Lahore
NUR International University [7][8] Raiwind Road Lahore
University of Health Sciences [9] Mall Road
King Edward Medical University – School of Physiotherapy [10] Nelagumbad, Anarkali, Lahore
Allama Iqbal College of Physiotherapy (AIMC)[11] Allama Shabbir Ahmed Usmani Rd / Canal Rd area
CMH Lahore Medical College – School of Allied Health Sciences [12] Abdur Rehman Road, Lahore Cantt.
Riphah International University – Gulberg Campus [13] 26-M, Gulberg-III, Ferozepur Road

References

  1. ^ Staples, Rodney (July 1999). "Broadcast Engineering Courses and the Australian Qualifications Framework". 9th Conference and Exhibition of the SMPTE Australia Section. IEEE. pp. 368–380. doi:10.5594/m001221. ISBN 978-1-61482-948-5.
  2. ^ "Universities in Lahore – Physiotherapy in Pakistan: A Viable Alternative to MBBS and BDS - highedpk.com". 23 August 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Curriculum Of Doctor Of Physical Therapy (DPT)" (PDF).
  4. ^ "Pakistan Physical Therapy Association – Representing physical therapy professionals in Pakistan". Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  5. ^ Moawin (16 January 2025). "Fatima Memorial College FMH Institute of Allied Health Sciences - Moawin.pk". Moawin. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  6. ^ "Department of Allied Health Sciences – FMHCMD". Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  7. ^ "Universities Nur International University". www.hec.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 7 September 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  8. ^ "NIU – NUR International University". NIU - NUR International University. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  9. ^ "List of Institutions Provisionally Registered with AHPC for one year".
  10. ^ shami (4 December 2024). "KEMU DPT admissions 2024 at Lahore". Hafiz Helper Series. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  11. ^ "Research Gate".
  12. ^ "School of Allied Health Sciences – A Project of CMH LMC". Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  13. ^ "Universities Riphah International University". www.hec.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 8 August 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.


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