College/Institution:  CHS

Department/School/Center:  School of Medicine

Program title: Doctor of Physiotherapy

Program duration (in years): Four for regular

Study Language: English

Credits and the equivalent ECTS: ECTS – 241

Mode of delivery: Regular

Program Objectives

General Objectives – the Advanced Standing Doctor of Physiotherapy Program advances the knowledge and skills of currently licensed physiotherapists with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physiotherapy and is an integral part of advancing the profession of physiotherapy in Ethiopia. Graduates will not only contribute to the health sector as primary care providers upon graduation from the program, but will also gain the skills and knowledge to serve in academic and/or clinical physiotherapy faculty roles.

Specific Objectives

• To produce clinicians that serve as physical medicine primary care providers who can meet the diverse needs of patients and communities;
• To produce clinicians that act as leaders who advocate for the improvement of standards of practice and promote professional excellence;
• To produce clinicians that practice autonomously while collaborating with other health care professionals;
• To produce clinicians that use critical thinking skills and current best evidence in the processes of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes assessment;
• To prepare the physiotherapist for future studies and specialty diplomas;
• To produce clinicians that participate in the business of offering services within a changing health care system;
• To produce clinicians that contribute to the capacity building process in modern physical medicine;

• To produce manpower to help establish a center of excellence in physiotherapy in TASH and in all teaching hospitals in Ethiopia;
• To put Ethiopia in the forefront as hub for cutting edge health care, education and research by establishing the best program in physical medicine in Africa and beyond.

Admission requirements: A minimum of B.Sc. or equivalent in physiotherapy from an accredited higher education institution within or outside of Ethiopia.

• Applicants should have an active certified professional license from the legal accrediting body and should be in active practice;
• Successful completion of the overall admissions criteria at a score of 60% or above;
• Applicant should be less than 45 years of age;
• Applications of foreign citizens or Ethiopians living abroad with a minimum of B.Sc. level will be evaluated by the department’s standing committee and approved by the Academic Commission. In addition, foreign applicants need to pass through the established admission requirements;
• Students must at all times be physically and mentally capable of completing the medical courses and subsequently practicing as a doctor of physiotherapy and
• Female candidates are encouraged.

Graduation requirement

• CGPA and MGPA of at least 2.00;
• No “F” grade in any course;
• Take a total 241 ECTS;
• Successful completion of mentored clinical practice expectations;
• Recommendation of the degree by a committee of faculty within physiotherapy unit.

Modules and Courses