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PROGRAM SPECIFICATION

Thesis or non-thesis (project) track

COURSE TITLE

MS Advanced Physiotherapy (MSAPT)

COURSE DURATION

TWO Years

TYPE OF STUDY

Full time evening

STUDY SYSTEM

Semesters system

DISTRIBUTION OF MODULES

1st Year Courses:
● 1st semester – 3 modules
● 2nd semester – 4 modules

2nd Year Courses & Research work:
● 3rd semester – 4 modules
● 4th semester – 2 Modules & Research thesis

OR

3 Modules and project

DISTRIBUTION OF MODULES

1st Year Courses:
● 1st semester – 3 modules
● 2nd semester – 4 modules

2nd Year Courses & Research work:
● 3rd semester – 4 modules
● 4th semester – 2 Modules & Research thesis

OR

3 Modules and project

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

32 Credit hours (Course Work & Research Work) 6 Credit hours (Clinical Practice)

DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTION

Dow University of Health Sciences School of Physiotherapy

TEACHING INSTITUTION

Department/School of physiotherapy, SIPM&R Karachi.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) 5 Years

OR

BS Physiotherapy (4 years) + Post Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (PPDPT) / Transitional DPT (T-DPT) 1-2 Years from HEC recognized university.

OR

BS Physiotherapy (3 years) + 1 year additional course + Post Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (PPDPT) / Transitional DPT (T-DPT) 1-2 Years from HEC recognized university.

CREDIT HOURS & STUDY HOURS DETAILS

Credit Hours Distribution

Course work & Research Work (38 Credit hours)
● Semester 1 = 9 Credit Hours (Course work)
● Semester 2 = 9 Credit Hours (Course work)
● Semester 3 = 9 Credit Hours (Course work)
● Semester 4 = 11Credit Hours (thesis)

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS OF THE PROGRAM = 38

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Study Weeks per Semester = 16 weeks
Examination = 2 weeks
Semester Break = 2 weeks
Working Days = 4 days/ Week

Teaching Hours Distribution

● Lecture hours
● Practical / Lab. Hours
● Clinical practice hours
● Self Directed Studies

Teaching Hours Distribution

● Lecture hours
● Practical / Lab. Hours
● Clinical practice hours
● Self Directed Studies