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Doctor of Physical Therapy
171 Credit Hours
6 Years Study Duration
English Language Language
Bachelor Study Degree
Regular Education Study Mode
Available Admission Status

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Credit Hours 171
Study Duration 6 Years
Language English Language
Fees Free
Study Mode Regular Education
Study Period Morning Period
Study Degree Bachelor
Admission Status Available

Overview

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is designed to prepare students to become knowledgeable, service-oriented, collaborative, and reflective practitioners. The curriculum emphasizes the development of evidence-based clinical decision-making, enabling graduates to exercise independent judgment in meeting patient and client needs. Through a strong foundation in critical thinking, ethical values, and a commitment to lifelong learning, students acquire the intellectual abilities, psychomotor skills, and core professional values essential to addressing the evolving demands of the physical therapy profession and the healthcare system. The program is offered as a full-time, on-campus, daytime course of study, requiring the successful completion of 171 credit hours. These are delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, clinical practice, and self-directed learning. The program culminates in a mandatory, one-year rotatory internship at one or more accredited hospitals.

Objectives

The program aims to prepare graduates to:

  1. Develop creative and flexible educational approaches to provide outstanding educational experiences to our students in order to develop expertise in the profession of physical therapy and health rehabilitation.
  2. Prepare physical therapy professionals sensitive to the evolving concept of comprehensive rehabilitation and prepared to cooperate with other health professionals in meeting the changing health needs of society.
  3. Cultivate knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the social, political and economic aspects of health to practice in an ethical and legal manner.
  4. Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in physical therapy and rehabilitation through scholarly inquiry and research for assuming responsibilities in the areas of patient care, administration and education.
  5. Model leadership, professionalism, and lifelong learning through involvement in the professional development forums and community interdisciplinary collaboration.

Program Jobs

  • Hospitals / Nursing homes.
  • Hospices.
  • Rehabilitation centers.
  • Private clinics.
  • Academic institutions.
  • Sports Clubs.
  • Community health care center / Primary health care center.
  • Fitness Center / Health Clubs.

Requirements

General Admission Requirements:

To be admitted to MU, applicants must fulfill the following conditions. The Deanship of Admissions and Registration Affairs reviews applications based on these criteria:

  1. An applicant holds a high school diploma or its equivalent from inside the kingdom or outside.
  2. An applicant should have received his high school diploma or its equivalent since five years or less.
  3. An applicant must succeed in any test/interview appointed by the MU.
  4. An applicant must be of good conduct.
  5. An applicant must get a study approval in case he works for a governmental or private hand.
  6. An applicant must be medically fit.
  7. An applicant should meet any other conditions specified by the MU Council.
  8. An applicant should not be expelled from another university for disciplinary or educational reasons.
  9. It is not permitted to accept people obtaining a bachelors degree.
  10. It is not permitted to accept students enrolled in another university degree to get another bachelors degree from the same university or another.

Admission Criteria for Applied Medical Sciences College:

  1. An applicant must have a Saudi Secondary School Certificate - Science Section (SSSCSS) or its equivalent. The secondary school certificate should not be more than five years old. The Rector of MU may grant an exemption from this condition.
  2. An applicant must have an Aptitude Test Certificate (ATC) administered by the National Center for Assessment in Higher Education. The minimum qualifying scores for the SSSCSS and ATC tests are a total equivalent percentage of 75% (based on 30% from the SSSCSS, 30% from the ATC, and 40% from the cumulative basic Science of SSSCSS).
  3. An applicant must not have been dismissed from another university for disciplinary reasons.
  4. Priority is given to those with higher grades, When applicants exceed availability.

Distribution of Students among Various programs of Applied Medical Sciences:

  1. All students at CAMS are required to complete a foundation year before being admitted to their chosen program in level three.
  2. To be eligible for admission to DPT program, students must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5/5 after the completion of the foundation year.
  3. The allocation process to various programs at CAMS is carried out according to the interest of the students and the capacity of each program after meeting the required GPA.
  4. Priority is given to those with higher grades, When applicants exceed available capacity.
  5. The final status of all students is submitted to the Deanship of Admission and Registration within a pre-specified period each Term.

Scholarships

Scholarships are not currently available