Department of Allied Health Sciences

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Vision

To become a recognized center of excellence in Allied Health Sciences by producing competent, ethical, and skilled healthcare professionals who contribute effectively to the healthcare system at national and international levels through quality education, clinical excellence, and research.

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Mission

The mission of the Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of Loralai, is to provide quality, affordable, and accessible education in allied health disciplines, with a strong focus on academic excellence, professional training, ethical practice, community healthcare, and compliance with HEC and Allied Health Council standards.

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Core Values

  • Academic Excellence
  • Affordability & Equity
  • Professional Ethics
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Student Development
  • Innovation & Advancement
  • Community Service

Aims and Objective

  • The Department of Allied Health Sciences aims to:
  • Produce professionally competent graduates with strong theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills.
  • Offer high-standard education with minimum tuition fees, ensuring accessibility as a public sector institution.
  • Promote ethical values, professionalism, and patient-centered care in all academic and clinical activities.
  • Encourage research, innovation, and continuous professional development in allied health sciences.
  • Contribute to the improvement of healthcare services, particularly in Balochistan and underserved regions.
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Chairperson of Allied Health Sciences Department

Chairperson’s Message

Welcome to the Department of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Loralai.

The University of Loralai is a public sector university committed to providing high-quality education in accordance with the standards and requirements set by the Allied Health Council and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Our department ensures that all academic and clinical programs meet national regulatory and professional benchmarks.

Currently, the Department of Allied Health Sciences is offering Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Anesthesia Technology, and Optometry. These programs are recognized as some of the most in-demand and highest-earning disciplines in the healthcare sector. Our curricula are designed to integrate strong theoretical foundations with hands-on clinical training, preparing graduates to excel in professional practice, research, and healthcare leadership roles.

Our dedicated and qualified faculty strive to create a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence, ethical practice, and community service. We are committed to producing competent healthcare professionals who can contribute effectively to the national and international healthcare system.

I encourage our students to utilize the opportunities provided by the department and to pursue their academic journey with dedication, integrity, and professionalism.

Dr. Muhammad Ammar Lodhi (PT)
Chairperson, Department of Allied Health Sciences
University of Loralai

Faculty

Ammar

Dr. M Ammar Lodhi (PT)

(HOD) Lecturer

Arsalan

Dr Arsalan Kasi (PT)

Lecturer

hafeez

Hafeez Ullah

Lecturer (Visiting)

atka

Atka Hafeez

Lecturer (Visiting)

naeem

Naeem Niazi

Lecturer (Visiting)

javeria

Hafiza Javeria Mubashar

Lecturer (Visiting)

bilal

Bilal Ur Rehman

Lecturer (Visiting)

asmat

Asmat Ullah

Lecturer (Visiting)

jamshed

Dr. Jamsheed Khan

Lecturer (Visiting)

ikram

Dr. Ikram Ullah

Lecturer (Visiting)

zakria

Muhammad Zakaria

Lecturer (Visiting)

iqbal

Dr. Arshad Iqbal

Lecturer (Visiting)

Study Plan (Semester-wise) for Allied Health Sciences for Fall-2025 and onwards

BS Anesthesia Technology

+ Semester 1
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. ANT-511 HUMAN ANATOMY-I Major 3 (2-3)
2. ANT-512 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY-I Major 3 (2-3)
3. ANT-513 MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY-I Major 3 (2-3)
4. ENG-514 ENGLISH I (FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH) GER 3 (3-0)
5. ICT-515 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GER 3 (2-3)
6. ICP-516 IDEOLOGY AND CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN GER 2 (2-0)
7. UQ-517 UNDERSTANDING OF QURAN -I GER 1 (0-3)
Total Cr. Hrs 18 (13-15)
+ Semester 2
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. ANT-521 HUMAN ANATOMY-II Major 3 (2-3)
2. ANT-522 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY-II Major 3 (2-3)
3. ANT-523 MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY-II Major 3 (2-3)
4. EW-524 EXPOSITORY WRITING GER 2 (2-0)
5. QR-525 QUANTITATIVE REASONING-I GER 3 (3-0)
6. ECO-526 ECOLOGY AND ECOSYSTEM GER 3 (2-3)
7. UQ-527 UNDERSTANDING OF QURAN - II GER 1 (0-3)
Total Cr. Hrs 18 (13-15)
+ Semester 3
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. ANT-531 ANATOMY RELATED TO ANESTHESIA Major 3 (2-3)
2. ANT-532 PHYSIOLOGY RELATED TO ANESTHESIA Major 3 (2-3)
3. ANT-533 GENERAL PATHOLOGY-I Interdisciplinary 3 (2-3)
4. ANT-534 GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY-I Major 3 (2-3)
5. BS-535 BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES GER 3 (3-0)
6. QR-536 QUANTITATIVE REASONING-II GER 3 (3-0)
Total Cr. Hrs 18 (14-12)
+ Semester 4
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. ANT-541 HEMATOLOGY Major 3 (2-3)
2. ANT-542 GENERAL PATHOLOGY II Interdisciplinary 3 (2-3)
3. ANT-543 GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY-II Major 3 (2-3)
4. ANT-544 MICROBIOLOGY Interdisciplinary 3 (2-3)
5. PS-545 PAKISTAN STUDIES GER 2 (2-0)
6. SOC-546 SOCIOLOGY GER 2 (2-0)
7. IS-547 ISLAMICS STUDIES GER 2 (2-0)
Total Cr. Hrs 18 (14-12)
+ Semester 5
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. ANT-651 PHARMACOLOGY RELATED TO ANESTHESIA Major 3 (2-3)
2. ANT-652 ANESTHESIA EQUIPMENT Major 3 (2-3)
3. ANT-653 HISTORY TAKING, PRE-OPERATIVE ASSESSMENT AND MEDICATIONS POSTOPERATIVE CARE Major 3 (2-3)
4. ANT-654 ANESTHESIA AND CO-EXISTING DISEASE Major 3 (2-3)
5. ANT-655 ANESTHEIA RELATED COMPLICATION AND THEIR MANAGEMENT Major 3 (2-3)
6. ANT-656 PHYSICS RELATED TO ANESTHESIA Interdisciplinary 3 (2-3)
Total Cr. Hrs 18 (12-18)
+ Semester 6
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. ANT-661 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Interdisciplinary 3 (3-0)
2. ANT-662 BIOSTATISTICS Interdisciplinary 3 (3-0)
3. ANT-663 DIFFERENT TYPES OF ANESTHESIA Major 3 (2-3)
4. ANT-664 ANESTHESIA FOR CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY Major 3 (3-0)
5. ANT-665 ANESTHESIA FOR NEURO SURGERY/GERIATRIC/EMERGENCY SURGERY Major 3 (2-3)
6. ANT-666 ANESTHESIA FOR GENERAL SURGERY, UROLOGICAL AND ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE Major 3 (2-3)
Total Cr. Hrs 18 (15-9)
+ Semester 7
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. ANT-677 EPIDEMIOLOGY Major 3 (2-3)
2. ANT-678 ANESTHESIA FOR EYE SURGERY Major 3 (2-3)
3. ANT-679 ANESTHESIA FOR EAR NOSE THROAT SURGERY Major 3 (2-3)
4. ANT-670 ANESTHESIA FOR GYNE, OBSTETRIC AND PEADIATRIC SURGERY Major 3 (2-3)
5. ANT-671 CRITICAL CARE Major 3 (2-3)
6. ANT-672 ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST Interdisciplinary 2 (2-0)
Total Cr. Hrs 17 (12-15)
+ Semester 8
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. ANT-681 Capstone / Research Project Capstone / Research 3 (0-3)
2. ANT-682 INTERENSHIP Clinical Practice 3 (0-3)
3. ANT-683 ANESTHESIA FOR DENTAL MAXILLOFACIAL HEAD AND NECK SURGERY Major 3 (2-3)
4. ANT-684 FUNDAMENTAL OF INFECTION CONTROL Interdisciplinary 3 (2-3)
5. ANT-685 BLOOD BANKING Major 3 (2-3)
Total Cr. Hrs 15 (6-15)

BS Doctor of Physiotherapy

+ Semester 1
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. DPT-511 Anatomy – I Major 3 (2-3)
2. DPT-512 Physiology – I Major 3 (2-3)
3. DPT-513 Kinesiology – I Major 3 (2-3)
4. ENG-514 Functional English GER 3 (3-0)
5. ECO-515 Ecology and Ecosystem GER 3 (2-3)
6. AL-516 Arabic Language GER 2 (2-0)
7. UQ-517 Understanding of Holy Quran – I GER 1 (0-3)
Total Cr. Hrs 18 (13-15)
+ Semester 2
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. DPT-521 Anatomy – II Major 3 (2-3)
2. DPT-522 Physiology – II Major 3 (2-3)
3. DPT-523 Kinesiology – II Major 3 (2-3)
4. EW-524 Expository Writing GER 3 (3-0)
5. QR-525 Quantitative Reasoning – I GER 3 (3-0)
6. PS-526 Pakistan Studies GER 2 (2-0)
7. UQ-527 Understanding of Holy Quran – II GER 1 (0-3)
Total Cr. Hrs 18 (14-12)
+ Semester 3
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. DPT-531 Anatomy – III Major 3 (2-3)
2. DPT-532 Physiology – III Major 3 (2-3)
3. DPT-533 Medical Physics Interdisciplinary 3 (2-3)
4. DPT-534 Principles of Biochemistry Interdisciplinary 3 (3-0)
5. ICT-535 Introduction to Computer GER 3 (2-3)
6. QR-536 Quantitative Reasoning – II GER 3 (3-0)
Total Cr. Hrs 18 (14-12)
+ Semester 4
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. DPT-541 Neuro Anatomy Major 3 (2-3)
2. DPT-542 Biomechanics & Ergonomics Major 3 (2-3)
3. PSY-543 Human Psychology Interdisciplinary 2 (2-0)
4. ICP-544 Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan GER 2 (2-0)
5. CC-545 Civics & Community GER 2 (2-0)
6. SOC-546 Sociology GER 2 (2-0)
7. IS-547 Islamic Studies GER 2 (2-0)
8. ENT-548 Entrepreneurship GER 2 (2-0)
Total Cr. Hrs 18 (16-6)
+ Semester 5
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. DPT-651 Exercise Physiology Major 3 (2-3)
2. DPT-652 Pharmacology & Therapeutics – I Major 2 (2-0)
3. DPT-653 Physical Agents & Electrotherapy – I Major 3 (2-3)
4. DPT-654 Community Medicine & Rehabilitation Major 3 (2-3)
5. DPT-655 Pathology & Microbiology – I Interdisciplinary 2 (2-0)
6. DPT-656 Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Interdisciplinary 2 (2-0)
7. DPT-657 Supervised Clinical Practice – I Clinical Practice 3 (0-3)
Total Cr. Hrs 18 (12-12)
+ Semester 6
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. DPT-661 Pharmacology & Therapeutics – II Major 2 (2-0)
2. DPT-662 Physical Agents & Electrotherapy – II Major 3 (2-3)
3. DPT-663 Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques Major 3 (2-3)
4. DPT-664 Sustainable Development Goals: Health & Wellbeing Interdisciplinary 3 (2-3)
5. DPT-665 Pathology & Microbiology – II Interdisciplinary 3 (2-3)
6. DPT-666 Molecular Biology & Genetics Interdisciplinary 2 (2-0)
7. DPT-667 Supervised Clinical Practice – II Clinical Practice 3 (0-3)
Total Cr. Hrs 19 (12-15)
+ Supervised Internship
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. DPT-668 Internship Internship 3 (0-3)
Total Cr. Hrs 3 (0-3)
A formal internship must be carried out after completing the 6th semester to provide student earlier exposeure to the clinical.
+ Semester 7
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. DPT-671 Medicine – I Major 3 (3-0)
2. DPT-672 Surgery – I Major 3 (3-0)
3. DPT-673 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Major 3 (2-3)
4. DPT-674 Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging Interdisciplinary 3 (2-3)
5. DPT-675 Scientific Inquiry & Research Methods Interdisciplinary 3 (2-3)
6. DPT-676 Supervised Clinical Practice – III Clinical Practice 4 (0-4)
Total Cr. Hrs 19 (12-13)
+ Semester 8
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. DPT-681 Neurological Physical Therapy Major 3 (2-3)
2. DPT-682 Medicine – II Major 3 (3-0)
3. DPT-683 Surgery – II Major 3 (3-0)
4. DPT-684 Sports Physical Therapy Major 2 (1-3)
5. DPT-685 Biostatistics Interdisciplinary 3 (2-3)
6. DPT-686 Professional Practice in Healthcare Interdisciplinary 2 (2-0)
7. DPT-687 Supervised Clinical Practice – IV Clinical Practice 4 (0-4)
Total Cr. Hrs 20 (13-13)
+ Semester 9
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. DPT-691 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Major 3 (2-3)
2. DPT-692 Prosthetics & Orthotics Major 2 (2-0)
3. DPT-693 Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis Major 3 (3-0)
4. DPT-694 Emergency Procedures in Physical Therapy Major 2 (1-3)
5. DPT-695 Evidence Based Practice Major 3 (2-3)
6. DPT-696 Supervised Clinical Practice – V Clinical Practice 4 (0-4)
7. DPT-697 Capstone / Research Project Capstone / Research 3 (0-3)
Total Cr. Hrs 20 (10-16)
+ Semester 10
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. DPT-601 Manual Therapy Major 3 (2-3)
2. DPT-602 Integumentary Physical Therapy Major 2 (1-3)
3. DPT-603 Women’s Health Physical Therapy Major 3 (2-3)
4. DPT-604 Pediatric & Neonatal Physical Therapy Major 3 (2-3)
5. DPT-605 Geriatric Physical Therapy Major 3 (2-3)
6. DPT-606 Supervised Clinical Practice – VI Clinical Practice 4 (0-4)
Total Cr. Hrs 18 (9-19)

BS Optometry

+ Semester 1
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. OPT-511 GENERAL ANATOMY Major 3 (2-3)
2. OPT-512 GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY Major 2 (2-0)
3. OPT-513 BIOCHEMISTRY Major 3 (2-3)
4. ENG-514 ENGLISH I (FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH) GER 3 (3-0)
5. ICT-515 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GER 3 (2-3)
6. IS-516 ISLAMIC STUDIES GER 2 (2-0)
7. UQ-517 UNDERSTANDING OF QURAN -I GER 1 (0-3)
Total Cr. Hrs 17 (13-12)
+ Semester 2
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. OPT-521 OCULAR ANATOMY AND OCULAR PHYSIOLOGY Major 3 (2-3)
2. OPT-522 OCULAR DISEASE-I Major 3 (3-0)
3. BS-523 BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE GER 3 (3-0)
4. EW-524 EXPOSITORY WRITING GER 2 (2-0)
5. QR-525 QUANTITATIVE REASONING-I GER 3 (3-0)
6. ICP-526 IDEOLOGY AND CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN GER 2 (2-0)
7. UQ-527 UNDERSTANDING OF QURAN - II GER 1 (0-3)
Total Cr. Hrs 17 (15-6)
+ Semester 3
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. OPT-531 GENERAL PATHOLOGY Major 2 (2-0)
2. OPT-532 BASIC & CLINICAL REFRACTION Major 2 (2-0)
3. OPT-533 OCULAR DISEASE-II Major 3 (3-0)
4. QR-534 QUANTITATIVE REASONING-II GER 3 (3-0)
5. PS-535 PAKISTAN STUDIES GER 2 (2-0)
6. OPT-536 OPD & WARD PROCEDURES Clinical Practice 3 (0-9)
7. OPT-537 OT PROCEDURES Clinical Practice 3 (0-9)
Total Cr. Hrs 18 (12-18)
+ Semester 4
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. OPT-541 GENERAL & OCULAR PHARMACOLOGY Major 3 (3-0)
2. OPT-542 VISUAL & CLINICAL OPTICS Major 2 (2-0)
3. OPT-543 PHYSICAL & GEOMETRICAL OPTICS Major 2 (2-0)
4. OPT-544 REFRACTION CLINIC-I Clinical Practice 3 (0-9)
5. ECO-545 ECOLOGY AND ECOSYSTEM GER 3 (2-3)
6. AL-546 ARABIC LANGUAGE GER 2 (2-0)
Total Cr. Hrs 15 (11-12)
+ Semester 5
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. OPT-651 ADVANCE REFRACTION Major 2 (2-0)
2. OPT-652 DISPENSING OPTICS-I Major 1 (1-0)
3. OPT-653 FIRST AID & HYGIENE Interdisciplinary 1 (1-0)
4. OPT-654 INSTRUMENTS OPTICS & OCULAR INVESTIGATION Major 3 (3-0)
5. OPT-655 COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY Interdisciplinary 2 (2-0)
6. OPT-656 REFRACTION CLINIC-II Clinical Practice 3 (0-9)
7. OPT-657 CONTACT LENS CLINIC-I Clinical Practice 4 (1-9)
Total Cr. Hrs 16 (10-18)
+ Semester 6
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. OPT-661 DISPENSING OPTICS-II Major 2 (2-0)
2. OPT-662 INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS Interdisciplinary 2 (2-0)
3. OPT-663 BASIC ORTHOPTICS Major 2 (2-0)
4. OPT-664 LOW VISION-I Major 2 (2-0)
5. OPT-665 REFRACTION CLINIC-III Clinical Practice 4 (0-12)
6. ANT-666 CONTACT LENS CLINIC-II Clinical Practice 3 (1-4)
Total Cr. Hrs 15 (9-16)
+ Semester 7
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. OPT-671 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Interdisciplinary 3 (2-3)
2. OPT-672 LOW VISION-II Major 2 (2-0)
3. OPT-673 CLINICAL ORTHOPTICS Major 2 (2-0)
4. OPT-674 ORTHOPTICS CLINIC-I Clinical Practice 3 (0-9)
5. OPT-675 REFRACTION CLINICAL-IV Clinical Practice 2 (0-4)
6. OPT-676 LOW VISION CLINIC-I Clinical Practice 3 (0-9)
Total Cr. Hrs 15 (6-25)
+ Semester 8
S# Course Code Course Title Domain Cr. Hrs. Pre-Req
1. OPT-681 Dissertation Writing Interdisciplinary 5 (2-3)
2. OPT-682 Optical Shop & Industry Management Major 1 (1-0)
3. OPT-683 Ophthalmic Instruments & Maintenance Major 3 (1-3)
4. OPT-684 Orthoptics Clinic-II Clinical Practice 3 (0-9)
5. OPT-685 Low Vision Clinic-II Clinical Practice 3 (0-9)
6. OPT-686 Special Clinical Duty-II Clinical Practice 3 (0-9)
Total Cr. Hrs 18 (4-33)

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