Physiotherapy — study plan
- Credit hours
- 139
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 47
- Degree
- bachelor
The Physiotherapy study plan at Qatar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 139 credit hours across 47 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
First Year 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MEDI101 | Human Structure and Function I | 3 |
| MEDI102 | Health Professions Education | 3 |
| CHEM101 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM103 | Experimental General Chemistry | 1 |
| PUBH151 | Biostatistics for Health Sciences | 3 |
| CORE-1 | Core Curriculum [ENGL 202 or ENGL 203] Elective | 3 |
| PTRS100 | Foundations of Movement Science | 3 |
| BIOM243 | Introduction to Pathology | 2 |
| PHYS110 | General Physics for Biology | 3 |
| CORE-2 | Core Curriculum [to include ENGL 203 if not completed] Elective | 9 |
Second Year 32 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PTRS210 | Movement Science I | 4 |
| PTRS220 | Movement Science II | 3 |
| PTRS214 | Professional Issues, Practice, and Perspectives I | 2 |
| PTRS212 | Critical Inquiry and Innovations I | 2 |
| PTRS213 | Health: The Lived Experience I | 2 |
| PTRS211 | Rehabilitation: Exercise and Function I | 2 |
| PTRS216 | Integration Lab I | 1 |
| PTRS230 | Movement Science III | 3 |
| PTRS240 | Movement Science IV | 3 |
| PTRS250 | Movement Science V | 3 |
| PTRS224 | Professional Issues, Practice, and Perspectives II | 2 |
| PTRS222 | Critical Inquiry and Innovation II | 2 |
| PTRS215 | Practice Education I | 2 |
| PTRS226 | Integration Lab II | 1 |
Third Year 34 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PTRS360 | Movement Science VI | 2 |
| PTRS370 | Movement Science VII | 1 |
| PTRS321 | Rehabilitation: Exercise and Function II | 7 |
| PTRS331 | Rehabilitation: Exercise and Function III | 2 |
| PTRS323 | Health: The Lived Experience II | 2 |
| PTRS332 | Critical Inquiry and Innovation III | 1 |
| PTRS336 | Integration Lab III | 1 |
| PTRS341 | Rehabilitation: Exercise and Function IV | 4 |
| PTRS317 | Clinical Reasoning and Complexity I | 3 |
| PTRS334 | Professional Issues, Practice, and Perspectives III | 2 |
| PTRS325 | Practice Education II | 4 |
| PTRS335 | Practice Education III | 4 |
| PTRS346 | Integration Lab IV | 1 |
Fourth Year 31 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PTRS444 | Professional Issues, Practice, and Perspectives IV | 2 |
| PTRS442 | Critical Inquiry and Innovation IV | 2 |
| PTRS433 | Health: The Lived Experience III | 2 |
| PTRS427 | Clinical Reasoning and Complexity II | 3 |
| PTRS445 | Practice Education IV | 4 |
| PTRS455 | Practice Education V | 4 |
| PTRS454 | Professional Issues, Practice, and Perspectives V | 3 |
| PTRS452 | Critical Inquiry and Innovation V | 4 |
| PTRS437 | Clinical Reasoning and Complexity III | 3 |
| PTRS465 | Practice Education VI | 4 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Physiotherapy
How many credit hours is Physiotherapy at Qatar University?
Physiotherapy at Qatar University requires completing 139 credit hours to graduate, spread across 47 courses.
How many years is Physiotherapy at Qatar University?
The study plan for Physiotherapy spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Physiotherapy award?
Physiotherapy at Qatar University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 139 credit hours.
Is Physiotherapy offered at other universities?
Yes, Physiotherapy is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.