Department of Physiotherapy
To be top-class for the pursuit of excellence in knowledge and service in the field of Chemical Pathology and Laboratory medicine.
To provide a conducive environment for teaching, learning, research and development in the field of Chemical Pathology where staff and students will interact and compete effectively with other counterparts globally.
Welcome
You are welcome to the Department of Physiotherapy of the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos. The Department was established by Senate on July 1, 1980. Prior to that date, specifically from September 1971, the Department operated as a unit under the Department of Paediatrics and the programme of studies in Physiotherapy led to the award of a Diploma Certificate of the University of Lagos in Physiotherapy.
With effect from July 1, 1980, however, the certificate obtained on successful completion of the course of studies in Physiotherapy was upgraded to a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc Physiotherapy). The duration of studies for the BSc Physiotherapy programme was four years.
The BSc curriculum was upgraded to a 5-year programme in 2000 leading to the award of Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B. Physiotherapy). Beginning from the 2024/2025 academic session, the programme has been upgraded to a 6-year programme leading to the award of Doctor of Physiotherapy degree (DPT).
Dr. A. I. Aiyegbusi
Ag. Head of Department
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