Faculty of Health & Life Sciences

School of Allied Health Sciences

Nine programs in physical therapy and health technologies, taught with modern laboratories and supervised clinical training across affiliated teaching hospitals in Peshawar.

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Degree programs

Affiliated teaching hospitals

190

DPT credit hours

3 → 10

Faculty programs, 2016–2025

About the School

Raising the standard of healthcare quality

School of Allied Health Sciences was initiated in Iqra National University with the aim to carry teaching and clinical training on various aspects of health education, suggesting measures for the improvement of human health, especially focusing on developing and enhancing the standards in healthcare quality by producing highly trained professionals.

For clinical training of students, Faculty of AHS have signed MOU with Hayatabad Medical Complex, Zia Medical Complex, City General Hospital, Shahab Orthopedic Hospital & Regional Blood Centre Peshawar for clinical training of our students which has all the essential clinical Schools. All clinical Schools are furnished with modern equipment to provide high quality medical clinical training facilities.

The faculty members in all the disciplines of Allied Health Sciences are highly qualified and experienced.

The laboratories and museums are well-equipped, the tutorial rooms, lecture halls and auditorium not only meet the educational needs but also have the capacity of hosting seminars and conferences. The students and faculty are encouraged to carry on visits to places relating to their professional interest as well as go for recreational visits in the form of groups. Emergency medical services are available for students, staff and faculty members.

Vision

To be a leader in advancing patient care and public health through the provision of high quality healthcare services by producing competent, skilled and ethical allied health professionals.

Mission

To prepare competent allied health professionals with the knowledge, technical skills and ethical values necessary to deliver high quality healthcare services through a supportive academic and clinical learning environment.

Leadership Messages

From the Faculty and the School

The Dean and the Principal on the growth and direction of allied health education at INU.

Dean's MessageProf. Dr. Jehangir Khan KhalilDean, Faculty of Health & Life SciencesPh.D. Human Nutrition

The faculty of Health & Life Sciences is the largest faculty of INU. It is a fast-growing faculty which showed tremendous developments raising programs from three in 2016 to ten in 2025. This great achievement was possible due to the untiring efforts and dedication of the teaching staff which has boosted the image of the faculty. The faculty keeps on updating the courses of the programs to bring them as per with national and international standards and to confirm to the vision and mission of the faculty.

Principal's MessageDr. Neelo GulPrincipal, School of Allied Health Sciences

The School of Allied Health Sciences is a fast growing School which offers admissions in 9 different programs. The School aims to prepare trained Health Professionals and Physical Therapists who can work effectively in all environments, to provide evidence-based, patient-centered physical therapy and Allied Health services for the community, and to educate students who will lead this profession into the coming generations to provide education to meet these goals in an environment where learning is fun and comfortable. We have highly qualified faculty members who are committed to excellence in education and exhibit enthusiasm and passion for teaching and clinical practice. Our faculty members are diverse and talented in the theoretical and practical backgrounds of their relevant fields. Moreover, we are practicing the modern teaching methodologies and principles of adult learning to stir up interest in learning among our students. We have developed our curriculums as per the requirements of national and international standards and needs. We have signed MOU with Hayatabad Medical Complex, Zia Medical Complex, City General Hospital, Shahab Orthopedic Hospital & Regional Blood Centre Peshawar for clinical training of our students. We train our faculty members to teach according to the standard of UK Advance Higher Education. We arrange different study tours, workshops, and seminars with eminent speakers having profound knowledge and experience in the industry, academia, health, and research. We look forward to developing new relationships, new programs, and strengthening existing relationships.

Programs Offered

Nine programs in physical therapy and health technologies

Select a program to view its overview, objectives, credit-hour structure, published scheme of studies and admission eligibility.

Doctoral-entry

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

190 CH

Credit hours

5 Years, 10 semesters

Duration

Course Overview

The first professional degree in physical therapy endorsed by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) comprises of 5 years (10 semesters), equivalent 17 years of schooling. The degree program will produce physical therapy professionals who will be Doctors of Physical Therapy and will be competent to diagnose and treat movement dysfunctions due to injuries or diseases by using all physical means including manual therapy techniques, exercise therapy, electrotherapy and preventative and corrective measures.

Physical Therapists with the DPT degree will be practitioners of choice to whom public will have direct access for the diagnosis of, interventions for, and prevention of impairments, environmental barriers related to movement, function, and health. The DPT degree also fulfills the international requirements for physical therapy education, so the DPT graduates could get equivalency easily abroad.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

01Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of physical therapy to pursue their career and workplace needs.
02Promote health and wellness, examine, evaluate, diagnose, provide intervention, and manage physical therapy services for individuals with any dysfunction.
03Demonstrate a highly professional, ethical, legal, and culturally competent manner and commitment to society and the profession.
04Demonstrate effective leadership, management, entrepreneurial, communication, and teaching skills.
05Engage in reflective practice through sound clinical decision making, critical self-assessment, problem solving, and commitment to lifelong learning.
06Demonstrate intellectual curiosity to actively participate in innovation/research, acquisition of new knowledge and skills to refine technical abilities.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) / Graduating Attributes

01Apply foundational and advanced theoretical knowledge of physical therapy to assess, diagnose, and manage patients effectively.
02Demonstrate clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills to formulate evidence-based treatment plans and interventions.
03Uphold professional, ethical, legal, and culturally competent practices in all clinical and academic activities.
04Demonstrate leadership, management, entrepreneurial, teaching, and communication skills in multidisciplinary and community-based settings.
05Engage in reflective practice and lifelong learning to improve clinical and professional competencies.
06Conduct or participate in research and innovation to advance knowledge, technical skills, and evidence-based practice in physical therapy.

Tuition fee · Fall 2026

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Total feeRs 1,105,093

Admission / registration (once)Rs 25,000

Length5 years · 10 semesters

1stRs 102,325
2ndRs 102,325
3rdRs 102,325
4thRs 102,325
5thRs 108,009
6thRs 108,009
7thRs 108,009
8thRs 113,694
9thRs 113,694
10thRs 119,379

The total includes the admission fee. Degree Fee and Convocation Fee are charged in addition.

All programme fees Fee structure (PDF)

Scheme of Studies

Allied Health CoreProgram CoreClinical PracticeInterdisciplinaryGeneral EducationProject / Internship

DPT-111Anatomy – I
Program Core3 (2-1)
DPT-112Physiology – I
Program Core3 (2-1)
DPT-113Kinesiology – I
Program Core3 (2-1)
GEN-112Functional English
General Education3 (3-0)
GEN-211Natural Sciences
General Education3 (2-1)
GEN-212Arts & Humanities
General Education2 (2-0)
GEN-215/216Fahm-e-Quran-I (Understanding of Holy Quran – I) / Rights of Minorities in Islam-I
General Education1 (0-1)

Eligibility Criteria

1.F.Sc Pre-Medical with minimum 60% marks from a recognized board
2.OR F.Sc Physical Therapy with minimum 60% marks from a recognized board
3.OR O-Levels with Biology

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Clinical Training

Ten affiliated teaching hospitals

Students complete supervised clinical practice at partner hospitals and centres across Peshawar, each equipped for high-quality medical training.

Hayatabad Medical ComplexHayatabad, Peshawar

Shahab Orthopedic Hospital

Paraplegic CenterHayatabad, Peshawar

Zia Medical ComplexPeshawar

City General HospitalPeshawar

Regional Blood CenterHayatabad, Peshawar

Afridi Medical Complex

Health Nest Center for Rehabilitation

Akbar Kare InstituteHayatabad

Akbar Medical Center

Seminars, Camps & Workshops

Learning beyond the classroom

Published activities organised by the School for students, staff and the wider community.

The significant benefit of tele-rehabilitation for rehabilitation experts and students of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at AHS

Dental camp for INU students, staff & faculty

Seminar to accomplish the objective and improve the use of safe lab practices

Seminar on Ramadan and Diabetes

Blood calcium awareness workshop at INU

Seminar on Radiation Protection

Faculty & Staff

75 educators, clinicians and technologists

Faculty across physical therapy, medical laboratory sciences, dental technology, imaging, anesthesia, cardiac care and surgical technology, supported by laboratory and clinic staff.