Degree Name: DPT
General Description:
Physical therapists use a variety of techniques, such as massage and stretching, to treat patients. Physical therapists entering the occupation need a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. All states require physical therapists to be licensed.
Top Universities Globally:
University of Oxford
Stanford University
Harvard University
University College London
University of Pennsylvania
Yale University
Columbia University
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Johns Hopkins University
University of Toronto
McGill University
Top Universities in Pakistan:
1. Government College University
2. Liaquat University Of Medical And Health Sciences
3. Dow University Of Health Sciences
4. King Edward Medical University / Mio Hospital
5. Peoples University Of Medical And Health Sciences For Women
6. Khyber Medical University
7. University Of Balochistan
8. Rawalpindi Medical College / General Hospital
Scope of The Degree:
Job Growth (2019-2029) 11%* (for the healthcare practitioners)
Expected Profession:
Physiotherapists
Average Annual Salary:
60000 to 80000 USD
Cost of The Degree:
20,000 USD to 60,000 USD annually
Difficulty in Achieving Degree:
High Credit Hours Courses
Fairly Difficult Lab tasks
Price and performance
Stress Management
Very Difficult Procedures
Time for investment Returns:
2-3 years