{"id":8620,"date":"2025-10-01T13:26:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=8620"},"modified":"2025-10-01T13:26:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:26:45","slug":"unilag-opens-applications-for-transitional-doctor-of-physiotherapy-tdpt-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/unilag-opens-applications-for-transitional-doctor-of-physiotherapy-tdpt-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"UNILAG Opens Applications for Transitional Doctor of Physiotherapy (tDPT) Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially announced the opening of applications for its <strong>Transitional Doctor of Physiotherapy (tDPT) programme<\/strong>, a unique opportunity designed for practising physiotherapists seeking to advance their careers without pausing their professional lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This programme, coordinated by UNILAG\u2019s <strong>College of Medicine<\/strong>, blends distance learning with on-site weekend sessions, offering a flexible model tailored to busy healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes the UNILAG tDPT Programme Special?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The UNILAG tDPT is structured as an executive-level professional training. Here\u2019s what applicants should know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hybrid Learning Approach:<\/strong> A blend of online courses and weekend face-to-face classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open to Licensed Physiotherapists:<\/strong> Both in Nigeria and abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Programme Duration:<\/strong> Minimum of four semesters (two academic sessions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Focus:<\/strong> Designed for physiotherapists already grounded in clinical practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This structure ensures that participants can balance academic advancement with ongoing clinical responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission Requirements for UNILAG tDPT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be considered, applicants must meet specific academic and professional benchmarks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Must be a <strong>licensed physiotherapist<\/strong> under the Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Board (MRTB).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must hold a <strong>B.Sc. in Physiotherapy<\/strong>, <strong>Bachelor of Physiotherapy<\/strong>, or <strong>Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy<\/strong>, or an equivalent qualification. Such candidates may gain direct entry at the 500 level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must have at least <strong>five credit passes<\/strong> in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and English at SSCE, GCE O\u2019Level, or equivalent (in not more than two sittings).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must undergo <strong>screening<\/strong> before final admission approval.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The criteria are strict but straightforward, ensuring that only qualified professionals are admitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Process, Fees, and Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Fee:<\/strong> \u20a650,000 (fifty thousand naira).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Window:<\/strong> Three weeks from the date of this announcement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Official Contact:<\/strong> All enquiries must be directed to <strong>physiotherapy@unilag.edu.ng<\/strong>. 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