Undergraduate Programs
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Undergraduate Programs
National Academic Reference Standards (NARS) attributes of Physical Therapy graduates
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy;
Duration of Study
Credit hours
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (2019 – 2024)
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (2016 – 2019)
Five years (10 Semesters) + Internship year
- (206 CH = 20 CH University Courses + 2 CH Elective Courses + 184 CH Faculty Course)
- All courses are taught in English.
Deraya University – College of Physical Therapy grants students a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and has the following programs:
- Basic Sciences
- Physical Therapy for Pediatric
- Physical Therapy for Internal Medicine
- Physical Therapy for Women’s Health
- Physical Therapy for Integumentary
- Physical Therapy for Orthopedic
- Physical Therapy for Neurology
The Bachelor of Physical Therapy consists of the following required courses based on NARS & FARS:
NARS * | Courses | CH | FARS** |
Biological and Physical Sciences 20-22 % | Anatomy (1), Physiology (1), Biochemistry, Histology Anatomy(2), Physiology(2), Biophysics, Biomechanics (1) Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Anatomy (3) Pathology 1, Biomechanics (2), Exercise Physiology, Pathology 2, Biomechanics (3), Pharmacology, Radiology (1)& (2) | 52 | 25.24 % |
Behavioral Sciences 10-12% | Professional English and medical terminology, English (1) &(2), Community Medicine, Scientific, Critical & Philosophical Thinking, Ethics& Laws, Principles of Research Hospital administration, Psychology & Teamwork Communication Skills | 21 | 10.19 % |
Core Professional Sciences 53-55 % | 1. Electrotherapy (1) 2. Tests & Measurements (1) 3. Therapeutic exercises (1) 4. Hydrotherapy 5. Tests & Measurements (2) 6. Electrotherapy (2) 7. Therapeutic Exercises (2) 8. Manual Therapy 9. Internal Medicine & Geriatrics 10. Cardiopulmonary Diseases & Surgery 11. Physiotherapy for Internal Medicine & Geriatrics 12. Physiotherapy for Cardiopulmonary Surgery & Diseases 13. Physiotherapy in the Intensive Care Unit 14. First Aid 15. Gynecology & Obstetrics 16. Physiotherapy for Women’s Health 17. Physiotherapy for Pelvic Floor Disorders 18. General Surgery & Burns 19. Dermatology 20. Physiotherapy for Integumentary System 21. Physiotherapy for Surgery & Burn 22. Principles of Nutrition 23. Traumatology & Sports medicine 24. Physiotherapy for Traumatology & Sports Injuries 25. Ergonomics 26. Orthotics & Prosthetics 27. Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surgery 28. Physiotherapy for Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surgery 29. Neurology & Psychiatry 30. Neurosurgery 31. Physiotherapy for Neurology 32. Physiotherapy for Neurosurgery 33. Motor Control 34. Electrodiagnosis 35. Pediatrics & Pediatric Surgery 36. Physiotherapy for Pediatrics 37. Physiotherapy for Pediatric Surgery 38. Genetics 39. Growth, Development & Neonates 40. Speech Therapy Principles 41. Occupational Therapy 42. Management of lymphedema | 120 | 58.26 % |
IT 3-4% | Computer, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence | 6 | 2.91 % |
Faculty & University a demands | Arabic, Entrepreneurship, Quality Principles, Elective Courses 1 & 2 | 7 | 3.4 % |
