BSc. in Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSc. PT)

Admission

The Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (BSc. PT) is a 4-year program. The first year is the Common Year within the Health Cluster QU Health where students learn with their peers from other Colleges in the Cluster.

Students declare their major in Physiotherapy in the Fall Semester of year 1. To declare the major in Physiotherapy, students must have completed a minimum of 16 credit hours in General Science with minimum grades of C.

Fall semester required courses include CHEM 101, CHEM 103, PUBH 151, MEDI 101, MEDI 102, English 202 and 203.

Acceptance into the major is based on competitive GPA and program capacity – we welcome 20 students per year with one intake only each academic year.

In the Spring Semester of the first year, 17 Credit Hours must be completed includingPHYS110, BIOM245, PTRS100, 3 Core Curriculum courses including English 203 if not already completed.

Study Plan 

•  BSc. in Physotherapy Study Plan 2023                  

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

The Department of Physiotherapy at Qatar University will produce graduates who demonstrate:

• • PLO1.Excellence in clinical practice through safe, ethical, competent, and compassionate care.

  • PLO2.Emotional and cultural intelligence in their professional behaviors.

  • PLO3.Commitment to the development of the profession of physiotherapy and healthcare in Qatar.

The program will produce graduates who are: 

• • PLO4.Patient-centered practitioners committed to shared decision-making with patients and clients.

  • PLO5.Critical consumers of research and evidence-informed practitioners

  • PLO6.Innovative and entrepreneurial in their thinking.

  • PLO7.Excellent communicators and team participants.

  • PLO8.Capable and confident advocates for their patients and communities.

The program will produce graduates who:

• • PLO9.Embrace the wider influences on the lived experience of health.

  • PLO10.Empower and facilitate health behavior changes.

  • PLO11.Value diversity as individuals and professionals.

  • PLO12.Establish themselves as the next generation of leaders in the way they think and act.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Graduates of the physiotherapy program at Qatar University:

1. 1. Practice in a manner that is safe and consistent with legal standards, practice standards, and ethical standards
   2. Demonstrate excellence in clinical practice through patient-centered care that is empathetic and compassionate towards all
   3. Demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism and social responsibility
   4. Recognize their role as integral and valued members of the interdisciplinary health care team
   5. Utilize professional communication and shared-decision making and to empower positive health behavior change in patients and clients
   6. Engage in critical inquiry and demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and life-long learning
   7. Serve a diverse society and practice in a manner that is culturally competent and socially just
   8. Promote the health of society through movement
   9. Advance the health of Qatar and beyond through innovative and entrepreneurial thinking      

Employment Opportunities

• • Hamad Medical Corporation
  • Primary Healthcare Centers
  • Private Hospitals and Clinics
  • Sidra Medicine 
  • Aspetar
  • Aspire Zone
  • Research centers across Qatar
  • Ministry of Education and Higher Education
  • Shafallah Center For Persons With Disabilities
  • Naufar
  • Qatar University
  • Qatar Energy
  • Ministry of Interior