To obtain a Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy, students must successfully complete a total of 130 credits + ICDL. The standard duration of study for attaining of a Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy is 8 semesters.
The mission of the Physical Therapy Department is to promote and maintain the highest level of education through improvement in education, research quality, and community services in the field of physical therapy. The Department offers a comprehensive educational program through varieties of teaching methodology, laboratory, clinical experiences and field training which are culturally and ethically sensitive. Graduates of the Department will be able to function in changing and diversifying health care settings. The Department provides evidence-based practice according to the highest professional standards by the incorporation of recent research findings into professional practice. To achieve its mission, the department relies on highly specialized and dedicated staff members.
Undergraduate education in the Physical Therapy Department provides:
This education is expected to prepare our students to thrive and to lead. It also prepares them to achieve our Educational Program Objectives:
The program aims to enable students to:
Graduates can work in outpatient clinics or offices (private practice), hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, extended care facilities, homes, educational or research centers, schools, industrial workplaces or other occupational environments, fitness and wellness centers and sports training facilities.
Study Plan:
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Hours Distribution | Course Type |
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First Semester | ||||
ANAT203 | ANATOMY I | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
ANAT205 | ANATOMY I LAB | 1 | 0Lec,3Lab,0Tut | MCC |
BCHM215 | Biochemistry | 3 | 2Lec, 2Lab, 0Tut | MCC |
PHTH211 | ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM IN PHYSICAL THERAPY | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH213 | HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS | 2 | 2Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHYL205 | PHYSIOLOGY | 2 | 2Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
------- | University Requirement | 2 | 2 | CUR |
Second Semester | ||||
ANAT204 | ANATOMY II | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
ANAT206 | ANATOMY II LAB | 1 | 0Lec,3Lab,0Tut | MCC |
MICA210 | HISTOLOGY | 1 | 1Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH208 | PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERVENTION I | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH218 | PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERVENTION I LAB | 1 | 0Lec,3Lab,0Tut | MCC |
PHYL206 | NEURPOHYSIOLOGY | 2 | 2Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHYS218 | BIOPHYSICS | 2 | 2Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
------- | University Requirement | 3 | 3 | CUR |
Third Semester | ||||
COMM201 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 | 3Lec,0Lab,0Tut | MCC |
PATH203 | Pathophysiology | 3 | 3Lec, 0Lab, 0Tut | MCC |
PHTH215 | KINESIOLOGY AND BIOMECHANICS | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH217 | ASSESSMENT IN PHYSICAL THERAPY | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH219 | PHARMACOLOGY IN PHYSICAL THERAPY | 2 | 2Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH227 | ASSESSMENT IN PHYSICAL THERAPY LAB | 1 | 0Lec,3Lab,0Tut | MCC |
------- | University Requirement | 2 | 2 | CUR |
Fourth Semester | ||||
HESC302 | Research and Evidence Based Practice | 2 | 2Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH212 | PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERVENTION II | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH214 | MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY I | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH216 | NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSICAL THERAPY I | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH222 | PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERVENTION II LAB | 1 | 0Lec,2Lab,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH224 | MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY I LAB | 1 | 0Lec, 3Lab,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH226 | NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSICAL THERAPY I LAB | 1 | 0Lec, 2Lab,0Tut | MCC |
------- | Major Elective Course | 3 | 3 | MEC |
Fifth Semester | ||||
PHTH315 | MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY II | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH317 | NEUROMUSCULAR PT II | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH319 | IMAGING AND DIAGNOSTICS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY | 2 | 2Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH325 | MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY II LAB | 1 | 0Lec, 3Lab,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH327 | NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSICAL THERAPY II LAB | 1 | 0Lec, 2Lab,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH335 | MUSCULOSKELETAL PT Practice I | 3 | 0Lec,9Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH337 | NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE I | 3 | 0Lec,9Cln,0Tut | MCC |
------- | University Elective Course | 2 | 2 | UEC |
Sixth Semester | ||||
PHTH314 | CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH316 | MEDICAL SURGICAL PT | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH324 | CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY LAB | 1 | 0Lec,2Lab,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH336 | MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE II | 3 | 0Lec,9Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH338 | NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE II | 3 | 0Lec,9Cln,0Tut | MCC |
------- | University Elective Course | 5 | 5 | UEC |
Seventh Semester | ||||
PHTH413 | PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH415 | GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY | 3 | 3Lec,0Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH423 | PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY LAB | 1 | 0Lec, 2Lab,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH431 | CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE | 2 | 0Lec,6Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH433 | MEDICAL SURGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE | 2 | 0Lec,6Cln,0Tut | MCC |
------- | University Elective | 2 | 2 | UEC |
------- | Major Elective Course | 3 | 3 | MEC |
Eighth Semester | ||||
IPEH512 | Interprofessional Education for Health Care | 1 | 0Lec; 2 free interactive learning activities; 0Tut | MCC |
PHTH432 | PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE | 2 | 0Lec,6Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH434 | GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE | 2 | 0Lec,6Cln,0Tut | MCC |
PHTH436 | RESEARCH PROJECT | 2 | 0Lec,6Cln,0Tut | MCC |
------- | Major Elective Course | 3 | 3 | MEC |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Hours Distribution | Course Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
PHTH250 | HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS PRACTICE | 3 | 0Lec,9Cln,0Tut | MEC |
PHTH252 | MANUAL THERAPY PRACTICE | 3 | 0Lec, 9Cln,0Tut | MEC |
PHTH450 | FUNCTIONAL TAPING PRACTICE | 3 | 0Lec, 9Cln,0Tut | MEC |
PHTH451 | PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IN WOMEN’S HEALTH | 3 | 0Lec, 9Cln,0Tut | MEC |
PHTH452 | VESTIBULAR AND BALANCE REHABILITATION PRACTICE | 3 | 0Lec, 9Cln,0Tut | MEC |
PHTH453 | CURRENT PRACTICES IN PHYSICAL THERAPY CARE | 3 | 0Lec, 9Cln,0Tut | MEC |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Hours Distribution | Course Type |
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MCOM003 | Communication Skills | 2 | 2Lec, 0Lab | CUR |