Qatar DHP – Physiotherapist Qualifying Exam
Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) — Ministry of Public Health, State of Qatar
The Qatar DHP Physiotherapist qualifying examination is a registration/licensing requirement for physiotherapists who are required to sit the computer-based qualifying exam. DHP publishes a 150-question physiotherapy examination with a 50% passing score and an official physiotherapy blueprint covering 10 major content domains.
Format: Computer-based multiple-choice qualifying examination delivered through Prometric, when required by DHP.
Total Questions: 150 MCQs
Duration: 3 hours according to the current DHP Qualifying Examination webpage. Note: the published Allied Health physiotherapy blueprint still states 3.5 hours. Always follow the duration shown in your current DHP/Prometric booking confirmation.
Passing Score: 50%
Attempts: Up to five consecutive attempts.
Goal: Confirm the competence and eligibility of applicants seeking professional registration/licensing in Qatar.
📋 EXAM ESSENTIALS | 150 MCQs | 180 MINUTES (CURRENT WEB) | 50% PASSING SCORE | CONFIRM BOOKING DURATION
📋 Core Content Areas & Official DHP Blueprint
The official DHP Allied Health blueprint allocates all 150 Physiotherapist questions across 10 domains. The question counts below are taken directly from the published DHP blueprint.
1. Kinesiology, Biomechanics and Ergonomics
- Movement analysis and biomechanical principles
- Kinesiology and ergonomics applied to physiotherapy practice
2. Anatomy and Physiology
- Functional anatomy relevant to physiotherapy
- Physiological principles supporting assessment and rehabilitation
3. Clinical Decision Making and Differential Diagnosis
- Clinical reasoning and interpretation of findings
- Differential diagnosis, red flags, referral, and safe treatment decisions
4. Physical Agents (Electrotherapy and Hydrotherapy)
- Selection and safe application of physical agents
- Electrotherapy and hydrotherapy principles, precautions, and contraindications
5. Therapeutic Exercises and Techniques
- Exercise prescription and progression
- Therapeutic techniques for mobility, strength, endurance, flexibility, and function
6. Physical Therapy in Special Population (OBGYN, Paediatrics, Geriatrics)
- Physiotherapy considerations across special populations
- Paediatric and geriatric assessment, rehabilitation, and safety
7. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
- Cardiopulmonary assessment and rehabilitation
- Exercise tolerance, monitoring, airway clearance, and clinical safety
8. Sports Physical Therapy
- Sports injury assessment and rehabilitation
- Return-to-activity principles, prevention, and functional progression
9. Neurorehabilitation
- Neurological assessment and rehabilitation
- Motor control, mobility, balance, gait, and functional recovery
10. Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal assessment and clinical reasoning
- Rehabilitation of common orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions
Total: 150 Questions across 10 Domains
⚕️ Qatar Physiotherapy Licensing Pathway — DHP Registration & Licensing
For allied health practitioners, DHP separates evaluation from the final registration/licensing phase. When a qualifying examination is required, complete the examination and obtain the applicable pass certificate before or as directed for the evaluation process.
Access the DHP Registration/Licensing Electronic System
Begin the application through the Department of Healthcare Professions electronic registration and licensing system.
Prepare your evaluation documents
Prepare passport/ID, photograph, CV, academic certificates and transcripts, required work-experience certificates, professional licenses/registrations, and other documents applicable to the Physiotherapist scope.
Complete Primary Source Verification (PSV)
Complete the required primary-source verification and obtain the PSV report for the evaluation application.
Complete the DHP Physiotherapist Qualifying Exam — If Required
Candidates who are required to sit the qualifying examination must pass the computer-based Physiotherapist exam. The current DHP Qualifying Examination webpage lists 150 questions, a 50% passing score, and 3 hours. Always follow the duration shown in your current DHP/Prometric booking confirmation.
Submit the 'Apply for Evaluation' request
Complete the electronic evaluation application, upload the required documents, include the PSV report and qualifying-exam pass certificate when applicable, and pay applicable fees.
Complete DHP evaluation requirements
DHP reviews the application, PSV report, and qualifying-exam pass certificate when applicable. Additional information may be requested.
Complete Registration / Licensing
After a successful evaluation, complete the applicable DHP registration/licensing requirements, including Good Standing documentation and employer-related requirements where applicable.
Receive the professional license and begin practice
Practice as a physiotherapist in Qatar only after the applicable DHP professional licensing requirements are completed.
🏁 DHP Electronic System → Documents → PSV → PHYSIOTHERAPIST QUALIFYING EXAM (if required) → Apply for Evaluation → Evaluation → Registration/Licensing → Begin Practice
- 1Prioritize Anatomy & Physiology, Special Populations, Neurorehabilitation, and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation — each has 18 questions in the official blueprint.
- 2Practice clinical scenario questions requiring assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment selection, progression, and patient-safety decisions.
- 3Do not focus only on musculoskeletal PT. The blueprint also includes cardiopulmonary, sports, physical agents, therapeutic exercise, biomechanics, and special populations.
- 4Practice full-length 150-question mock exams using 180 minutes as the current default, but follow your actual DHP/Prometric booking duration if it differs.
- 5Use the official DHP question allocation when planning revision and Smart Prepster mock-exam distribution.
- Exam: Qatar DHP Physiotherapist Qualifying Examination
- Questions: 150
- Time Limit: 180 minutes by default, based on the current DHP Qualifying Examination webpage. If the candidate's DHP/Prometric booking confirmation shows a different duration, use the assigned booking time.
- Official Passing Score: 50%
- Practice Goal: Aim above the 50% passing threshold to build an exam-day safety margin.
- Question Style: Clinical and knowledge-based MCQs designed around the official DHP physiotherapy blueprint allocation.
LICENSING CHECKPOINT: The DHP Physiotherapist qualifying exam is required only when applicable. Qualifying-exam exemptions may apply under current DHP policy.
PAY ATTENTION: DHP Circular DHP/2025/24 states that qualifying-exam exemptions apply to Qataris, offspring of Qatari women, and graduates of public universities, private universities, and higher-education institutions in Qatar.
Other examination-equivalency exemptions should only be claimed when specifically recognized by current DHP policy. Do not assume that passing another international physiotherapy licensing examination automatically provides a Qatar DHP exemption.
Candidates should check the latest DHP qualifying-examination policy and circulars because exemption rules can change.
Use the current DHP Qualifying Examination page, the DHP Allied Health Profession blueprint, the Guidelines for Allied Health Practitioners, current DHP qualifying-examination circulars, and DHP registration/licensing policies as the primary references.
Current DHP public sources agree on 150 questions and a 50% passing score. The current Qualifying Examination webpage lists 3 hours, while the published Allied Health physiotherapy blueprint lists 3.5 hours. Smart Prepster uses 180 minutes as the default simulation time, but candidates must follow the exact duration shown in their current DHP/Prometric booking confirmation. Requirements may change.