Explore Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – Bahria University at Bahria University, including duration, eligibility and connected admission resources.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Bahria University is a five-year, 188-credit-hour professional degree offered by the Bahria University Health Sciences Campus in Karachi.
Program Overview
The Doctor of Physical Therapy at Bahria Health Sciences Karachi is a five-year, 188-credit-hour professional doctorate. The first years cover anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, pathology and pharmacology; the middle years introduce therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, electrotherapy and assessment; and the final years consist of clinical specialities – musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, paediatric and sports physiotherapy – with supervised clinical rotations and a research project. DPT admissions run on an earlier schedule than other programs: for Spring 2027 applications opened on 15 September 2026 and closed on 22 October 2026, with BUET at the Karachi campus from 24 October and results on 30 October 2026 (Source: Bahria Important Dates).
DPT suits pre-medical students who want a clinical, patient-facing profession with growing demand and a defined five-year path. It requires physical fitness and strong interpersonal skills.
Quick Facts
| Degree | DPT – 5 years, 10 semesters |
| Duration | 5 years (Source: Bahria Academic Roadmap) |
| Credit hours | 188 |
| Department / Faculty | Department of Physical Therapy, Bahria University Health Sciences Karachi |
| Campus | Bahria Health Sciences Karachi |
| Intake | Fall and Spring (Spring 2027 admissions open 12 Oct 2026 per official plan) |
| Official page | Bahria University undergraduate programs |
Eligibility Criteria
Admission requires Intermediate pre-medical (FSc with Biology) or equivalent; the minimum percentage is given on the official undergraduate admission roadmap. The BUET medical-sciences paper and an interview determine merit. DPT also carries an examination and registration fee of Rs. 20,000 per semester.
Bahria University does not publish minimum intermediate percentages on its public admission test page, and the Admission Quota and Test Exemption pages hold the detailed conditions, so confirm the exact percentage and subject requirement for this program on the official undergraduate admission roadmap before applying.
Admission Process
- Read the How to Apply page and create an account on the Bahria online admission portal.
- Fill in the application, upload documents and pay the registration/processing fee by the registration deadline (18 Dec 2026 for most programs in the Spring 2027 plan).
- Sit the Bahria University Entry Test (BUET): 100 MCQs in 120 minutes with no negative marking. For medical and health sciences applicants the BUET paper is 25 percent each Verbal Ability, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- Check the BUET result on the portal (24 Dec 2026 for most Spring 2027 programs) and attend the interview if shortlisted.
- Pay the first-semester fee by the stated deadline; regular classes for Spring 2027 begin on 25 January 2027.
Dates above are taken from the Spring 2027 admission plan (Source: Bahria University Important Dates); the plan notes that some programs have earlier deadlines (16 Nov or 10 Dec 2026), so check your program row. Read our Bahria University entry test page for a full breakdown of BUET.
Fee Structure
The official undergraduate fee structure for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 lists Rs. 9,429 per credit hour, Rs. 169,722 tuition for this program (first semester, 18 credit hours), plus miscellaneous charges of Rs. 50,000, giving a first-semester total of Rs. 219,722. Allied charges are a one-time non-refundable admission fee of Rs. 33,000 (Rs. 15,000 for associate degrees), refundable caution money of Rs. 25,000, and a Rs. 10,000 degree fee with the last semester. Source: Bahria University Fee Structure Undergraduate. The university reserves the right to revise fees, so re-check before paying.
Career Scope in Pakistan
Physiotherapists in Pakistan work in hospital rehabilitation departments, orthopaedic and neurology units, sports teams and fitness centres, private physiotherapy clinics, special-needs schools and home-care services. Demand has grown sharply with the ageing population and sports participation, and DPT graduates are also recruited by Gulf and Western health systems after licensing exams. Many graduates open their own clinics after a few years of experience.
Related Links
- Bahria University profile
- University admissions archive
- Bahria University entry test page
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Last updated: 18 October 2026. Details change every admission cycle – always confirm with the official university source.
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