Ph.D. (Physiotherapy) Course
Aim
To produce highly qualified personnel who are expert in Physiotherapy to be able to serve the country as competent physiotherapists with academic, clinical and research skills.
Rules and Regulations
Rules and Regulations concerning with Ph.D. (Physiotherapy) course must be directed by Central Selection Board of Postgraduate Studies, Department of Human Resources for Health, Ministry of Health and Sports.
Criteria for Application
Selection of candidates must be made by the Central Selection Board of Postgraduate Studies, Department of Human Resources for Health, Ministry of Health and Sports according to the following criteria.
- Candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy or related fields Movement Science, Exercise Physiology etc.
- Candidate must be a government service personnel who is willingly to serve the country for further 5 years after completion of the course.
- Candidate must have minimum 2-year working experience after his/her Master’s degree.
- Candidate should not be more than 50 years of age at the time of application.
Selection examination
Candidate must pass the selection examination (written and oral examination) to join Ph.D. program.
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Personal Interview for those who passed the written examination. |
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Credits
A student must fulfill a total of (54 Credits) for Ph.D. (Physiotherapy).
Course work – 18 Credits (required courses 14 credits and elective courses 4 credits).
Thesis – 36 Credits
Planner for Ph.D. (Physiotherapy) Program
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Thesis Proposal Examination ral presentation and Q&A (3 hours) |
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Thesis Defense Examination Oral presentation and Q&A (3 hours) |
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Required Courses
| No | Topic | Credits |
| 1. | Research Methodology in Health Sciences | 3 |
| 2. | Statistics in Health Sciences | 6 |
| 3. | Contemporary topics in Physiotherapy | 1 |
| 4. | Measurement and Evaluation for Physiotherapists | 3 |
| 5. | Physiotherapy Seminar | 1 |
Elective Courses
| No | Topic | Credits |
| 6. | Research Practicum | 1 |
| 7. | Selected Topic | 2 |
| 8. | Directed Research | 1 |
| 9. | Ethics in Medical Science | 1 |