Program Overview

Physical Therapy Program

The Physical Therapy program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of physical therapy. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become competent physical therapists.

Program Goals

The program goals include:

• Providing students with a strong foundation in the basic sciences and physical therapy principles
• Developing students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Fostering students' ability to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Preparing students to become licensed physical therapists

Curriculum

The curriculum is divided into five years, with each year building on the previous one. The courses include:

First Year

• BIO 101: Human Biology I (4 credits)
• CHM 101: General Chemistry (4 credits)
• CHM 101: General Physics (2 credits)
• MAT 101: Mathematics (2 credits)
• ENGFY 101: English I (2 credits)
• COM 101: Computer I (1 credit)
• IMEFY 101: Islamic Medical Ethics (2 credits)
• SSK 101: Study Skills I (1 credit)
• MT 102: Medical Terminology II (1 credit)
• MT 101: Medical Terminology I (1 credit)
• IBS 102: Integrated Basic Science Course (12 credits)
• ENGFY 102: English II (2 credits)
• COM 102: Computer II (1 credit)
• ARFY 102: Arabic Language (2 credits)
• SSK 102: Study Skills II (1 credit)

Second Year

• BCHPT 201: Medical Biochemistry (3 credits)
• ANTP 201: Anatomy I (3 credits)
• PHYSPT 201: Physiology I (3 credits)
• PT 201: Electro physical Agents I (3 credits)
• PT 202: Physical Therapy Examination Procedures I (3 credits)
• PT 203: Therapeutic Exercise I (3 credits)
• ANTP 202: Anatomy II & Histology (3 credits)
• PHYSPT 202: Physiology II (3 credits)
• PT 204: Electro physical Agents II (2 credits)
• PT 205: Physical Therapy Examination Procedures II (3 credits)
• PT 206: Kinesiology (3 credits)
• PT 207: Therapeutic Exercise II (3 credits)
• PSYPT 201: Basic Psychology (1 credit)

Third Year

• PATPT 301: Pathology (2 credits)
• PT 301: Orthopedics I (2 credits)
• PT 302: Biomechanics (3 credits)
• PT 303: Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I (3 credits)
• RADPT 301: Radiology (2 credits)
• SGYPT 301: General Surgery (2 credits)
• PT 304: Clinical Practice I (2 credits)
• PSYPT 302: Rehabilitation Psychology (1 credit)
• MDPT 301: Internal Medicine & Cardiopulmonary (2 credits)
• PT 305: Orthopedics II (2 credits)
• PT 306: Sports Injuries (2 credits)
• PT 310: Neurosciences (2 credits)
• PT 307: Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II (3 credits)
• PT 308: Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy (3 credits)
• PT 309: Clinical Practice II (2 credits)

Fourth Year

• PT 401: Neurology & Neurosurgery (2 credits)
• PT 402: Neurological Physical Therapy (4 credits)
• PT 403: Research Methodology (2 credits)
• PT 404: Management in Health Care Organizations (2 credits)
• BSTATPT 401: Advanced Biostatistics (2 credits)
• PT 405: Geriatric Physical Therapy (2 credits)
• PT 406: Clinical Practice III (2 credits)
• PHAPT 401: Pharmacology (2 credits)
• PT 407: Pediatrics & Normal Development (2 credits)
• PT 408: Pediatric Physical Therapy (4 credits)
• PT 409: Women's Health (1 credit)
• PT 410: Ethics of Physical Therapy (1 credit)
• PSYPT 403: Psychiatry (2 credits)
• PT 411: Integumentary Rehabilitation (2 credits)
• PT 412: Independent Study (2 credits)
• PT 413: Clinical Practice IV (2 credits)

Fifth Year: Internship

• INTPT 501: Physiotherapy for Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology (4 credits)
• INTPT 502: Physiotherapy for Neurology & Neurosurgery (4 credits)
• INTPT 503: Physiotherapy for Pediatric & Pediatric Surgery (4 credits)
• INTPT 504: Physiotherapy for CCU & ICU (4 credits)
• INTPT 505: Physiotherapy for Outpatient (4 credits)
• INTPT 506: Physiotherapy for Inpatients and Sub-acute Care (4 credits)

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the Physical Therapy program include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics
• English language proficiency
• Other requirements as specified by the university

Program Faculty

The program faculty consists of experienced physical therapists and educators who are committed to providing students with a high-quality education.

Fees

The fees for the Physical Therapy program include:

• Tuition fees
• Laboratory fees
• Equipment fees
• Other fees as specified by the university