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 (2016 – 2019)
Five years (10 Semesters) + Internship year
- (190 CH = 10 CH University Courses + 5 CH Elective Courses + 175 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 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;
NARS | CH | |
Biological and Physical Sciences | Anatomy (1,2,3), Physiology (1,2), Biochemistry, Biophysics, Histology, Biomechanics (1,2,3), Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Advanced Pharmacology | 44 |
Behavioral Sciences | English (1,2), Human history, Arabic, Scientific, Critical & philosophical thinking, Professional English & medical terminology, Ethics& laws, Principles of research, scientific writing, Psychology, Communication skills, principles, Biostatistics, Quality principles, sociology, Accounting, Hospital Administration, Human Rights | 23 |
Core Professional Sciences | 1. Electrotherapy (1,2). 2. Tests & Measurements (1,2). 3. Hydrotherapy. 4. Therapeutic Exercises (1,2) 5. Manual Therapy 6. Internal Medicine & Geriatrics. 7. Cardiopulmonary Diseases & Surgery. 8. Physiotherapy for Internal Medicine & Geriatrics. 9. Physiotherapy for Cardiopulmonary Diseases & Surgery. 10. Principles of Nutrition. 11. Gynecology & Obstetrics. 12. Physiotherapy for Women Health. 13. General Surgery & Burns. 14. Dermatology. 15. Physiotherapy for Integumentary System. 16. Community Medicine 17. Traumatology. 18. Sports medicine. 19. Physiotherapy for Traumatology & Sports Injuries. 20. Radiology (1,2). 21. First Aid. 22. Orthotics & Prosthetics. 23. Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surgery. 24. Physiotherapy for Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surgery. 25. Neurology & Psychiatry. 26. Neurosurgery. 27. Physiotherapy for Neurology. 28. Physiotherapy for Neurosurgery. 29. Motor Control. 30. Pediatrics & Pediatric Surgery. 31. Physiotherapy for Pediatrics 32. Physiotherapy for Pediatric Surgery. 33. Human Genetics. 34. Growth Development & Neonates. 35. Speech Therapy Principles. 36. Management of Lymphedema 37. Occupational Therapy. 38. Exercise physiology 39. Differential diagnosis 40. Evidence-based practice | 117 |
IT | Computer, Ergonomics, Electrodiagnosis | 6 |
