Have you ever thought about whether you want to become a physical therapist or a physiotherapist? Okay, don’t worry, these two are used for the same profession– physical therapy. Let’s explore in this blog, and see what you should pursue at DPT or MS in Physiotherapy. Also, our fall admissions are open.
What is Physical Therapy or Physiotherapy
Physical therapy is a major field of healthcare. It focuses on restoring the physical efficiency of a person who faces limitations in free movement due to any event. This physical limitation can be a result of any disease, surgery or accident. Whatever, the professional who guides such patients to get normal in their lives are known as the physical therapists or physiotherapists.
The difference between the physical therapy professionals, like a physical therapist or physiotherapist, is none other than the diverse terms used across different sides of the world. Take Physical Therapist, it is used in the US and in countries under the influence of the British Empire, like Canada, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, and Australia, the terms physiotherapy and physiotherapists are used.
Let’s explore further which degree options are available for the FSc pre-medical students in 2025 and beyond, if they want to become a professional, skilful, and acknowledged physical therapist in Pakistan.
Degrees in Physiotherapy
The two major degrees are a part of this write-up. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and MS Physiotherapy, also known as MS in Physical Therapy.
DPT
A Doctor of Physical Therapy is an undergraduate programme offered at the Lahore-UBAS. This degree calls the students of FSC who fulfil the eligibility criteria. The DPT programme lasts for five consecutive years. Since it falls under the undergraduate degree programme. Hence, it is subdivided into eight equal-length semesters.
DPT is a degree that holds a huge market for opportunities and career growth. Moreover, the growth is not limited by any location. The professional and skilled physical therapist who can provide high-end, result-focused, and well-collaborative treatment to the patients is always welcome everywhere.
Moreover, with the increase in the ageing population and the unfortunate number of accidents and diseases, the demand for physical therapists is high across the globe. There are certain skills you will need to develop in the DPT profession to get more chances of growth in this highly valued healthcare career.
MS in Physiotherapy
Once you complete your degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), you can start practising after fulfilling the regulatory requirements of the location you choose to work for. On the other hand, you can start pursuing an advanced degree in the field of physiotherapy.
This advanced programme is a two-year course, which is known as the MS in Physical Therapy and also as the MS in Physiotherapy. It is an advanced-level course which offers the development of advanced skills for complex areas like Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Respiratory, Gynaecological and Geriatric origins. The students who pass their DPT or BS in physical therapy are duly eligible to pursue an MS in Physical Therapy. This programme is also known as the MS in Physiotherapy in the common language.
With MS Physiotherapy, a student will become equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to work across the academics, consultancy, public health and administration, and as an entrepreneur in the relevant product or services.
Apply at Lahoer-UBAS in 2025
These two programmes are not available as alternatives; rather, they are like level 1 and level 2. The same as BBA and MBA works, DPT and MS in Physiotherapy work. Lahore-UBAS is one of the top-notch private healthcare universities in Pakistan. Located in Lahore, we are offering both DPT and MS Physiotherapy for the students who are eligible and also have an interest in working in the rehabilitation sciences.
Since our fall 2025 admissions are still on the roll. You can take your chance and apply through the online portal while sitting in the comfort of your home. If you are curious, why choosing UBAS is a good idea for biological and health sciences degrees in Lahore? Then keep on reading, we will tell you in a nutshell.
- Lahore-UBAS offers academic excellence and quality education.
- Our degrees are not only regulatory approved, but the curriculum is also industrially updated and relevant.
- At UBAS, we provide outcome-based education. This will not only build your theoretical knowledge but also sharpen your skills with our hands-on learning opportunities in controlled medical settings.
- UBAS has an ideal learning structure with an ideal student-teacher ratio and highly experienced and foreign-qualified faculty members.
- Scholarships and financial assistance options are readily available for high performers.
- At Lahore-UBAS, we know the importance of industrial ties. Therefore, our students will get opportunities for early placement and high market acceptance.
Conclusion
Lahore UBAS offers MS Physiotherapy and DPT at the Fall admissions. You can choose any of these if you fulfil the criteria to join. The field og physiotherapy is vast. You may start with DPT and excel in your field with an MS in Physiotherapy or MS in Physical Therapy.
