Department of
Physiotherapy
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Welcome to Department of Physiotherapy
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).
We have a culture of excellence in teaching and research. The Department is made up of seasoned and erudite scholars, which include four (4) Professors, five (5) Associate Professors and two (2) Senior Lecturers, in addition to ten (10) Adjunct lecturers which include home-based colleagues and a few in the diaspora.
Dr. A. I. Aiyegbusi
Head of Department (HOD)
Our Vision
Our vision is to produce dedicated Physiotherapists who are adequate in knowledge and professional skills in the diagnostic, preventive, therapeutic, curative and rehabilitative components of Physiotherapy.
Our Mission
Our mission is to operate a culture of excellence and professionalism which our products imbibe in the course of their training. This has produced Physiotherapy Alumni who have made tremendous global impact.
About the Department of Physiotheraphy
The department is located at the Sir Olu Okeowo Centre for Physiotherapy and comprises offices for academic and administrative staff, well-equipped lecture halls with contemporary teaching aids for all levels of study, a functional Practical Demonstration Room (PDR)and relevant conveniences for both staff and students.
Specialty-based areas of teaching and research of the academic staff include Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Neurophysiotherapy & Mental Health, Sports & Recreational Physiotherapy, Ergonomics & Occupational Health Physiotherapy, Geriatric Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy in Women Health as approved by our regulatory Board; The Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Board of Nigeria (MRTB). In addition to these, Academic members of staff are also actively involved in contemporary areas of research such as Tele physiotherapy, Digital health and Genomics in Physiotherapy.
All the academic staff are actively involved in research with edge-cutting publications in National and International journals to their credit.
Biography
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 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).
Programmes
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Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
Student Opportunities
Discover the exciting opportunities awaiting students within this department. Here, you can explore pathways for intellectual growth, engage in stimulating learning experiences, and lay the foundation for future academic and professional success in a specific field of study.
