BU College of Physical Therapy

MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL

Dr. Khalid Aziz

MSPT, PPDPT/M.Phil.

PGDPA(PAK), PGPT(JAPAN)

PGPT(USA), PGPT(UK)

Principal & Sr. Associate Professor

BUHSC-KARACHI

We are delighted to welcome you to the Bahria University College of Physical Therapy.  It was a historic moment for all of us to start the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Bahria University in 2017. BUCPT is uniquely positioned among Physical therapy colleges in Pakistan and we remain committed to its continued success.

Bahria University is chartered by the Government of Pakistan and recognized by HEC. It is one of the best University in Pakistan. Rapid changes are occurring in health education all over the world. We are trying our level best to meet the challenges and achieve international standards. The highly proficient teaching faculty is providing necessary guidance related to learning objectives, effective use of teaching tools and integrated teaching methods which facilitate students to enhance knowledge. All subjects are covered by domain specialists that make us unique from other institutions.  The curriculum also includes small group interactive methods like Problem-Based Learning (PBL) which is a modern and scientific teaching strategy. We are committed to provide the best to our students. This University provides the environment to groom students and make them able to achieve future goals. BUCPT provides you with quality education, scholarships and research opportunities.

VISION

To become a knowledge and creativity driven international university that contributes towards the development of society.

MISSION

To pursue academic excellence by preparing competent professionals through provision of patient centric, evidence-based physical therapy education in a collegiate environment, at par with national and international standards to improve physical health and well-being of the society.

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT)

Physical Therapy, also known as physiotherapy is a dynamic profession concerned with evaluation and rehabilitation of patients incapacitated by pain, disease or injury and their management by physical therapy measures. The objective of this program is to cultivate highly competent Physical Therapy professionals to fulfill the increasing demands of the field at national and international levels.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – 5 years program is a baccalaureate degree conferred upon successful fulfillment of the degree requirements. The DPT degree was initiated by the American Physiotherapy Association (APTA). The Vision 2020 states that “By 2020, Physical Therapy will be provided by Physical Therapists who are Doctors of Physical therapy recognized by consumers & other health-care professionals as the practitioners of choice to whom consumers have direct access for the diagnosis of, intervention for & prevention of impairments, functional limitations & disabilities related to movement, function & health.”

HISTORY OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IN PAKISTAN 

 The first School of Physiotherapy was established in 1956 by the Federal Government, Ministry of Health & Social Welfare with the assistance of World Health Organization (WHO) at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center premises. Initially, the school offered a 2 years Diploma course with the minimum entrance qualification of matriculation (science group). In 1961, the 2 years program was upgraded to a 3 years Diploma. Later on, the program was raised to BSc Physiotherapy Degree (3 years) in 1963, affiliated with the University of Karachi, and pertinent changes were added & made in the syllabus according to the need. The International faculties of Physiotherapy had upgraded their syllabi. In order to match those standards; in 1999, BSc Physiotherapy course was upgraded to 4 years BS Physiotherapy Degree Course. Recently, following the “Vision 2020 of APTA”, the 4 years BSPT Program was upgraded to 5 years Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program in 2008 to meet the International standard. At present large number of academic bodies are offering DPT program throughout Pakistan. WHO recognized Physical Therapy as an independent profession and out of paramedic stream.

DPT AT BAHRIA UNIVERSITY

The Bahria University started DPT program on 15th February, 2017 at BUHSC-K. DPT is a 5 years’ program, comprises on 10 semesters. Each semester is of 18 weeks which includes education and examination.

The aim of BUCPT is to discover, disseminate, and apply knowledge in the various areas of the Physical Therapy like:

•         Training of the health sector workforce of future.
•         Conducting research that creates new knowledge in health sciences and reviews improvement in existing knowledge.
•         Providing innovative, patient-oriented health care.
•         Contributing to the economic development and well-being of Pakistan through integrated programs in education, research, and clinical             care.
•         Participating in social uplift programs to eliminate poverty.

DURATION OF COURSE

•          Five Years  

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Any one of the following qualifications is necessary for an applicant to be eligible for consideration. All foreign qualifications must be supported by an Equivalence Certificate issued by Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) of Pakistan with the application. A minimum   overall score of 60% in Pre-Medical group of Higher Secondary School Certification or equivalent in Pakistan.

British Advanced Level Certification with Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The score should be over 60% (Pre-Medical) in the IBCC Equivalence.

US Grade-12 or Canadian-Grade 12 or 13 Diploma (minimum GPA 3.0) accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from the IBCC of at least 60% HSSC Pre-Medical qualification (that will require inclusion of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English in the final 3 years).

Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th grade) from other countries with Biology, Chemistry and Physics accompanied by an Equivalence Certificate from IBCC of at least 60% HSSC pre-medical qualification.

PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT) 

1. Students will learn to integrate biological, physical, behavioral, and clinical concepts into practice.

2. Demonstration of SOAP method, evaluation, and interpretation of examination data to make appropriate diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care.

3. Collect and critically evaluate available data for designing plan of care and to correlate the theoretical and scientific basis for physical therapy.

4. Demonstrate professional conduct and behaviors that must be consistent with legal and ethical practice.

5. Develop and maintain effective professional, peer, patients/clients and family and community relationship.

6. Students will practice patient-centered care and participate in outreach and service to community.

ROADMAP OF 5 YEARS DPT PROGRAM