Physiotherapy department established at 2015. The first generation graduated at 201-2019, which was also the first bachelor degree in physiotherapy in KRG. Our department is the first department in KRG and 2nd department all over Iraq.
Now 4 generation graduated till now.
Vision
To be a leading institution in producing highly skilled and compassionate physiotherapy professionals who excel in promoting health and well-being through evidence-based practice and continuous innovation.
Mission
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive and dynamic education in physiotherapy, preparing students to become proficient, ethical, and patient-centered practitioners. We are committed to fostering a learning environment that encourages critical thinking, research, and community engagement, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities.

















First Year- Semester I | ||||||||
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No | Name of Modules | Code | Theory hours | Practical hours | Total Hours/ week | ECTS | Module Description | Language |
1 | Kurdology and human rights | KUR101 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | General | Kurdish |
2 | English Language | ENA102 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | General | English |
3 | Computer Skills | COS103 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | General | English |
4 | Anatomy I | ANA104 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | Basic | English |
5 | Medical Physics | MEP105 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | Basic | English |
First Year- Semester II | ||||||||
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No | Name of Modules | Code | Theory hours | Practical hours | Total Hours/ week | ECTS | Module Description | Language |
1 | English Language | ENA201 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | General | English |
2 | Anatomy II | ANA202 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | Basic | English |
3 | Human Physiology | HUP203 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | Basic | English |
4 | Biochemistry | BIO204 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Basic | English |
5 | Fundamentals of physiotherapy | FUP205 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Basic | English |
Kinesiology | KIN206 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Basic | English | |
Third Year- Semester I | ||||||||
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Third Year- Semester I | |||||||||
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No | Name of Modules | Code | Theory hours | Practical hours | Total Hours/ week | ECTS | Module Description | Language | |
1 | Medical-Surgical Physiotherapy | MSP501 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | Core | English | |
2 | Prosthesis and Orthosis | PNO502 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | Core | English | |
3 | Clinical reasoning & Evidence based physiotherapy | EVB503 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | Core | English | |
4 | Diagnostic imaging for physiotherapist | DII505 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | Basic | English | |
5 | Research Methodology and Biostatistics | REM504 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | Core | English | |
Third Year- Semester II | |||||||||
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No | Name of Modules | Code | Theory hours | Practical hours | Total Hours/ week | ECTS | Module Description | Language | |
1 | Cardiopulmonary physical therapy | CAP601 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | Basic | English | |
2 | Musculoskeletal physical therapy | MSK602 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | Core | English | |
3 | Neurological phyical therapy | NEU603 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | Core | English | |
4 | Ethic and professionalism in physical therapy | ETP604 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | Core | English | |
5 | Pharmacology | PHA605 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | Basic | English | |
Fourth Year- Semester I | |||||||||
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No | Name of Modules | Code | Theory hours | Practical hours | Total Hours/ week | ECTS | Module Description | Language | |
1 | Medical Conddition Rehabilitation | MEC701 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | Core | English | |
2 | Pediatric physical therapy | PEP702 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | Core | English | |
3 | Complex conditions | COC703 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | Basic | English | |
4 | Sport injury rehabilitation | SPI704 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Basic | English | |
5 | Neuromuscular physiotherapy | NEP705 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Core | English | |
6 | Summer training | SUT706 | 4 | Core | English | ||||
Fourth Year- Semester II | |||||||||
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No | Name of Modules | Code | Theory hours | Practical hours | Total Hours/ week | ECTS | Module Description | Language | |
1 | Surgical physical therapy | SUP801 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | Core | English | |
2 | Occupayional therapy and Ergonomics | OCT802 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | Core | English | |
3 | Physiotherapy for Geriatric and Women | PHG803 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Core | English | |
4 | Management and Leadership skills | MALS804 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | Assistant | English | |
5 | Psycho-sociology for physiotherapist | PSP805 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | Assistant | English | |
6 | Research project | REP806 | 2 | 2 | 4 | English | |||
The Department Contact Info
- Rasty Street, Erbil
- [email protected]
- 009647504631542
- https://epu.edu.iq/