Doctor of Physical Therapy

Execellence in Rehabilitation.
Guided by Compassion.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program equips students with the clinical expertise and scientific foundation to diagnose, treat, and prevent movement disorders.Our curriculum blends rehabilitation science, clinical practice, and research-based learning, meeting international standards in physical therapy education.Graduates emerge as competent, ethical, and empathetic professionals; ready to enhance mobility, restore function, and improve quality of life across hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and community healthcare settings.

Credit Hours

179

Duration

5 years

Semester

10

Attendance

Full Time

Career Prospects

Preparing physical therapists who restore movement and improve lives through evidence-based practice

Clinical & Rehabilitation Practice

- Physical Therapist (Hospitals, Clinics, and Rehabilitation Centers)
- Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialist
- Neurological or Pediatric Physical Therapist
- Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Therapist
- Private or Independent Clinical Practitioner

Hospitals & Government Sector

- Physiotherapist in Public Hospitals (BPS-17 and above)
- Rehabilitation Officer / Hospital Administrator
- Roles with Government Health Departments and Rehabilitation Programs

Academia & Education

- Lecturer / Teaching Faculty in Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Institutes
- Clinical Instructor or Academic Researcher

Sports, NGOs & International Platforms

- Sports Rehabilitation Specialist (e.g., Pakistan Cricket Board, National Sports Teams)
- Roles with NGOs, Health Organizations, and International Rehabilitation Programs
- Opportunities in Global Hospitals and Healthcare Networks

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for this program requires an Intermediate (12th grade) or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have a minimum of 60% marks in their previous academic record.

Eligibility Criteria: (International Education System)
  • Candidates holding an A-Level, IB, or American High School Diploma (HSD) must obtain an IBCC Equivalence Certificate in a Pre-medical background, with a minimum of 50% marks.
  • As per HEC rules, Candidates who have completed 12 years of education and obtained degrees other than Matriculation (SSC) or Intermediate (HSSC) will be required to obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC), Lahore.

CAREER PROSPECT

Government Sector

Pharmaceutical Industry

Cosmeceutical Industry

Nutraceutical Industry

Community Pharmacist

Research And Development

Private Sector

Hospital Pharmacist

Drug Inspector

Drug Regulatory Auth..(DRAP)

Forensic Laboratory

International

Hospital Pharmacist

Drug Inspector

Drug Regulatory Auth..(DRAP)

Forensic Laboratory

“The DPT program at ACPS has helped me grow in ways I never imagined. The practical exposure, patient interaction, and experienced faculty make the learning deeply meaningful. I feel prepared for my professional life ahead.”

info@acps.edu.pk
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 0370-0083614
28-M Quaid-i-Azam Industrial Estate, Madar-e-Millat Road, Lahore, Pakistan.