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Doctor of Physical Therapy

To graduate female cadres in the field of physical therapy through an environment that motivates learning and scientific research to meet the labor market requirements and enhance community service.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

Graduates of this program should be able to: ,diagnose cases related to the field of physical therapy, ,assess diagnosed conditions, develop treatment plans that align with different medical conditions, ,utilize modern techniques in the field of physical therapy, , write a report on the patient's condition after completing the treatment plan, ,determine methods and approaches for implementing the therapeutic program, ,apply the methodology of scientific research and provide evidence-based practice in treatment

Career opportunities

All government and private hospitals, private clinics, health centers, educational universities, rehabilitation centers, and research centers.

Program Information

College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Major Physiotherapist
Academic degree Bachelor of Science in Doctor of Physical Therapy
Language of instruction English
Duration 7 Years

Program Details

  1. 1-Provide the labor market with highly qualified candidate with scientific and practical skills in accordance with occupational standards within the physical therapy discipline
  2. 2-Contribute to the development in the physical therapy profession.
  3. 3-Actively participate in community services and development and in promoting physical therapy awareness.
  4. 4-Contribute in conducting scientific research activities in field of physical therapy.
  1. Knowledge and Understanding:
  2. K1. Identify the basic and professional knowledge of theoretical and clinical sciences and their integration within the scope of physical therapy practice.
  3. K2. Recognize the roles of related disciplines that foster physical therapy practice.
  4. Skills:
  5. S1. Implement evidence-based, safe, efficient, effective and client- centered physical therapy management.
  6. S2. Demonstrate research and innovation skills to improve physical therapy practice.
  7. S3. Utilize different problem-solving methods and clinical reasoning skills to provide solutions related to physical therapy practice.
  8. S4. Utilize communication and information technology skills in academic and clinical settings.
  9. Values:
  10. V1. Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility as an independent professional and as a member in inter- and multidisciplinary teams.
  11. V2. Demonstrate professional values and ethical attitude towards clients, professionals, and community.
  1. 1-Knowledgeable in theoretical and clinical sciences within the scope of physical therapy practice.
  2. 2-Possess leadership and communication skills in entrepreneurship and physical therapy practice.
  3. 3-Skilled in solving problems through clinical reasoning and evidence- based practice in the field of physical therapy
  4. 4-Committed to the professional ethics and community values.
  5. 5- Autonomy to make decision and take responsibility.
  6. 6- Cope with recent technology pertaining to physical therapy field.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One CHEM 104 General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One ENG 131 Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3 —
Level One HRS 118 Medical Terminology 2 —
Level One MATH 162 Statistics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One MME 110 Health Profession Skills 3 —
Level Two BIO 105 Human Biology for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Two CPP 100 Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3 —
Level Two ENG 132 Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
Level Two PHYS 105 General Physics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Two BDS 100 Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2 —
Level Three HPT 212 Introduction to Biomechanics 2 —
Level Three HPT 213 Introduction to Physical Therapy 1 —
Level Three HPT 214 Test and Measurements (1) 3 —
Level Three HPT 215 Human Anatomy 3 —
Level Three HPT 217 Electrotherapy 2 —
Level Three HRS 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 —
Level Four HPT 222 Neurophysiology 3 HPT216OR OCC224OR HRS112OR MBS120OR MBS251OR MBS201OR MBS342OR DHS213OR HRS113OR HRS111
Level Four HPT 223 Pathophysiology 3 HPT216OR MBS201OR MBS342OR DHS213OR HRS111
Level Four HPT 224 Test and Measurements (2) 2 HPT214OR MBS201OR MBS201MOR PHTH203
Level Four HEP 331 Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals 3 —
Level Four HPT 221 Neuroanatomy 2 —
Level Five HPT 333 Human Biomechanics 3 ( HPT212OR MBS331 )AND ( HPT215OR MBS301 )
Level Five HPT 334 Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Disease 2 —
Level Five HRS 116 Biostatistics 3 —
Level Five HPT 315 Electrotherapy & Hydrotherapy 3 ( HPT217OR PHTH205OR PHT322 )
Level Five HPT 316 Clinical Pharmacology for Physiotherapist 2 —
Level Five HPT 332 Therapeutic Exercise (1) 3 HPT215OR MBS301
Level Six HPT 331 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 3 ( HPT216OR HRS111OR HRS112OR MBS120OR MBS202OR OCC224OR HRS113OR MBS201OR DHS213 )AND ( HPT223OR MBS251OR MBS222OR RAD204OR RAD223OR MBS342 )
Level Six HPT 335 Therapeutic Exercise-2 3 HPT332
Level Six HRS 114 Emergency Life Support Techniques 3 —
Level Six HPT 324 Physical Therapy for Neurological Disorders 3 ( HPT222OR MBS441 )AND HPT221
Level Six HPT 325 Pediatric Physical Therapy 3 ( HPT222OR MBS441 )AND ( HPT221OR MBS411 )
Level Six HPT 323 Physical Therapy for Burn and Surgery 3 ( HPT216OR HRS111OR HRS112OR HRS113OR MBS120OR MBS202OR OCC224OR HRS113OR MBS201OR DHS213 )AND ( HPT223OR MBS251OR RAD223OR RAD204OR MBS222OR MBS342 )
Level Seven HPT 413 Clinical Neurology 2 ( HPT221OR MBS411 )AND ( HPT222OR MBS441 )AND ( HPT324OR PHT533 )
Level Seven HPT 414 Traumatology 3 —
Level Seven HPT 415 Clinical Practice in Pediatrics 3 HPT325OR PSY243OR PSY142M
Level Seven HPT 416 Diagnostic Imaging for Physiotherapist 3 —
Level Seven HPT 417 Prosthetics and Orthotics 2 ( HPT215OR MBS301 )AND ( HPT333OR MBS302 )
Level Seven HPT 411 Musculoskeletal System Evaluation 2 ( HPT215OR MBS301 )AND ( HPT333OR MBS302 )
Level Seven HPT 412 Research in Physical Therapy – 1 2 HRS116OR DHS214OR MaSc265OR MaSc264OR MPH211
Level Eight HPT 436 Geriatric Rehabilitation 2 ( HPT215OR MBS301 )AND ( HPT216OR MBS201OR HRS111OR OCC224OR MBS120OR HRS112OR HRS113OR MBS202OR DHS213OR MBS342 )
Level Eight HPT 437 Advanced PT Procedure 2 HPT213OR PHT432
Level Eight HPT 451 Physical Therapy for women’s health 2 HPT215OR MBS301
Level Eight HPT 452 Management & organization in PT 2 HPT213OR PHT432
Level Eight HPT 433 Physical Therapy for Orthopedics and Rheumatology 3 ( HPT411OR HPT423 )AND ( HPT414OR PHT531 )
Level Eight HPT 434 Research in Physical Therapy (2) 2 MPH312OR HPT412
Level Eight HPT 435 Occupational Therapy 3 HPT417OR PHT425
Level Nine DPT 411 Gait and Locomotion Analysis 3 ( HPT333OR MBS302 )AND ( HPT224OR HPT311 )
Level Nine DPT 412 Clinical Management & Administration 2 HPT452OR PHT426
Level Nine DPT 413 Exercise Physiology 3 HPT216OR OCC224OR HRS111OR MBS120OR HRS112OR HRS113OR MBS201OR MBS202OR MBS342OR DHS213
Level Nine DPT 414 Sports Injuries 3 HPT414OR PHT531
Level Nine DPT 415 Clinical Psychiatry 2 HPT334OR PSY204OR PSY102MOR PSY201
Level Ten DPT 425 Pharmacology in Rehabilitation 1 HPT316OR PHS331OR PHS231OR PHS231MOR MBS252MOR MBS353OR PHS333
Level Ten DPT 421 Electro Diagnosis in PT 3 ( HPT222OR MBS441 )AND ( HPT223OR MBS222OR RAD223OR MBS251OR MBS251MOR MBS352OR RAD204OR MBS213OR MBS342 )
Level Ten DPT 422 Advanced Clinical Neurology 3 HPT413OR PHT532
Level Ten DPT 423 Advanced Clinical Pediatrics 3 HPT415OR PHT535
Level Ten DPT 424 Advanced Clinical Cardiopulmonary 3 HPT331OR PHT432
Level Eleven DPT 444-1 Graduate Project 0 DPT435
Level Eleven DPT 431 Differential Diagnosis in Clinical Neurology 3 HPT413OR PHT532
Level Eleven DPT 433 Evidence based Practice 3 HPT223OR MBS222OR RAD223OR RAD204OR MBS342OR MBS251OR MBS251MOR MBS213OR MBS352
Level Eleven DPT 434 Electro therapeutic Modalities: Clinical Applications 2 HPT315OR PHT421
Level Eleven DPT 435 Scientific Seminar 2 HPT434
Level Eleven DPT 436 P.T. Medical Screening 2 HPT416OR MBC571
Level Eleven HEP 332 Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care Practices 2 —
12 DPT 441 Differential Diagnosis in Clinical Orthopedic 2 HPT433OR PHT534
12 DPT 442 Advanced Clinical Orthopedics 3 HPT433OR PHT534
12 DPT 443 Physical Therapy Management of Complex Patients 2 DPT436OR MBS451
12 DPT 444-2 Graduate Project 3 DPT435
12 DPT 445 Elective Clinical Course 2 DPT422AND DPT423AND DPT424
13 DPT 790 Internship 0 DPT444-2AND DPT443AND DPT445AND DPT431

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

Academic Credits