PhD Rehabilitation Sciences

Program Overview

Credit Hours

50

Duration

3 Years

Semesters

6

Attendance

Full Time

PhD Rehabilitation Sciences is a 3-year research-intensive program developing experts advancing rehabilitation practice, clinical innovation, and healthcare delivery. Students conduct original research in neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, cardiorespiratory care, speech pathology, occupational therapy, and prosthetic-orthotic technology. The program combines advanced coursework with clinical research via CMA Hospital and state-of-the-art facilities. Graduates lead academic institutions, design rehabilitation innovations, advise health systems, or pioneer global rehabilitation solutions. The curriculum bridges research rigor with real patient outcomes.

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PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS

HEC Compliant Curriculum

HEC Compliant Curriculum

Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)

Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)

Why Choose PhD Rehabilitation Sciences at Superior University?
2nd largest

2nd largest

Allied Health Sciences faculty in South Asia

In-house Hospital

In-house Hospital

Hospital (600-bed) for clinical research access

World-class

World-class

research faculty with international publications

Advanced research

Advanced research

research facilities and cutting-edge technology

Impactful research

Impactful research

addressing real rehabilitation challenges

Career pathways

Career pathways

Research scientist, Professor, Program director, Policy advisor, Healthcare leader

Key Skills You Will Learn
Research-Driven Excellence & Evidence-Based Practice

Research-Driven Excellence & Evidence-Based Practice

World-Class Research Faculty & Mentorship

World-Class Research Faculty & Mentorship

Advanced Research Facilities & Technology

Advanced Research Facilities & Technology

Global Research Collaborations

Global Research Collaborations

Impactful Clinical Innovation & Product Development

Impactful Clinical Innovation & Product Development

Rehabilitation Assessment & Outcome Measurement

Rehabilitation Assessment & Outcome Measurement

Health Systems & Policy Analysis

Health Systems & Policy Analysis

Specialized Clinical Expertise (by track)

Specialized Clinical Expertise (by track)

Career Outcomes

Rehabilitation Research Scientist

University Professor

Healthcare Policy Consultant

Rehabilitation Program Director

Technologies You Will Master

  • Mendeley (reference management)
    Mendeley (reference management)
  • SPSS & Stata (statistical analysis)
    SPSS & Stata (statistical analysis)
  • R Studio (advanced data analysis)
    R Studio (advanced data analysis)
  • EndNote (citation management)
    EndNote (citation management)
  • Tele-Rehabilitation platforms
    Tele-Rehabilitation platforms
  • Bio-Signal & Movement Analysis software
    Bio-Signal & Movement Analysis software
  • Advanced Clinical Imaging software
    Advanced Clinical Imaging software

Admissions & Eligibility

Domestic Applicants

3.00/4.00 CGPA or 60% marks from an annual system in MS Food Science & Technology , MS Food Technology , MS Food & Nutrition, MS Food Safety & Quality Management , MS Food Services Management or equivalent degree .All applicants are required to pass University Admission Test and Interview.

International Applicants

3.00/4.00 CGPA or 60% marks from an annual system in MS Food Science & Technology , MS Food Technology , MS Food & Nutrition, MS Food Safety & Quality Management , MS Food Services Management or equivalent degree .All applicants are required to pass University Admission Test and Interview.

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Program Roadmap

Explore courses roadmap in PhD Rehabilitation Sciences
CourseCredit Hours
Professional Practice & Ethics in Rehabilitation Sciences3
AI Evidence-Based Practice & Academic Writing3
Health Administration & Management3
Fiqh-ul-Qurani I1
Total Credit Hours10
CourseCredit Hours
Fiqh-ul-Qurani II1
Electives I3
Electives II3
Electives III3
Total Credit Hours10
CourseCredit Hours
Comprehensive Stage
CourseCredit Hours
Thesis Proposal Defence Stage30
Total Credit Hours30
CourseCredit Hours
Paper Publication Stage
CourseCredit Hours
Thesis Final Defence Stage

Specializations

Neurorehabilitation & Neuroscience
Neurorehabilitation & Neuroscience
Musculoskeletal & Sports Rehabilitation
Musculoskeletal & Sports Rehabilitation
Cardiorespiratory & Critical Care Rehabilitation
Cardiorespiratory & Critical Care Rehabilitation
Speech Language Pathology
Speech Language Pathology
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Prosthetic and Orthotic Technology
Prosthetic and Orthotic Technology

TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY

Discover your 3C Advantage

Character


Research in Service of the Most Vulnerable Patients, Rehabilitation patients, stroke survivors, children with disabilities and spinal cord injured individuals depend on evidence-based care. PhD researchers approach their work with the commitment that their research will ultimately improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable clinical populations.

Courage


The Courage to Challenge Tradition-Based Rehabilitation. Much rehabilitation practice remains tradition-based rather than evidence-based. Doctoral researchers develop the scientific courage to conduct rigorous trials that challenge ineffective practices and advocate for evidence-based rehabilitation even when it disrupts established clinical traditions.

Competence


Doctoral Rehabilitation Research Mastery. Candidates develop advanced competence in rehabilitation research design (RCTs, systematic reviews, qualitative studies), outcome measurement, neuroplasticity science, assistive technology evaluation, and formal doctoral dissertation production.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

MS/MPhil in relevant rehabilitation field. Minimum CGPA 3.0. NTS Subject Test + interview required.

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