DHA Exam for Physiotherapists
Everything physiotherapists need to pass the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensing exam in United Arab Emirates — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The DHA pathway for physiotherapists
Physiotherapists are classified under allied health across the GCC and sit a dedicated Prometric paper covering musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. Rehab centres, sports clinics and hospital departments all require the authority licence before onboarding.
Exams are scenario-driven: assessment findings, outcome measures, contraindications and progression of treatment plans account for most of the paper.
Licenses every healthcare professional practising in the Emirate of Dubai — physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and allied health. Read the full DHA licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the DHA exam tests for physiotherapists
Eligibility for physiotherapists (DHA)
- BPT / DPT or equivalent physiotherapy qualification
- Home-country registration or licence where one exists
- Typically 2 years clinical experience
- Good Standing Certificate
Requirements vary by title tier — run the free eligibility check to see exactly where you stand before spending on Dataflow.
DHA licensing process, step by step
- 1
Create Sheryan account
Register on Sheryan (DHA's unified professional portal) with your Emirates ID or passport.
- 2
Dataflow verification
Submit degree, transcripts, licence, experience letters and Good Standing for primary source verification. Takes 4-8 weeks.
- 3
Book Prometric exam
Once Dataflow clears, DHA issues an Eligibility ID. Book your slot on Prometric — Dubai, home country or any international centre.
- 4
Pass the exam
Score at or above the DHA cut-off for your title level (typically 60%). Result is instant on-screen.
- 5
Employer sponsorship & activation
A DHA-licensed facility submits your activation request. Licence issued within days.
DHA Exam FAQs for Physiotherapists
What is the passing score for the DHA exam for physiotherapists?›
The DHA (Dubai Health Authority) exam pass mark is 60% (title-dependent). The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the DHA physiotherapist exam cost?›
The DHA exam fee is $240 – $280. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full DHA licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the DHA exam for physiotherapists?›
150 MCQs, single best answer, completed in 3 hours. The paper for physiotherapists focuses on musculoskeletal assessment and manual therapy and related clinical areas.
Can I take the DHA physiotherapist exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once DHA issues your eligibility, you can book any authorised Prometric centre worldwide — most candidates sit the exam in their home country before travelling.
How long does DHA licensing take for physiotherapists?›
On average 8-16 weeks end-to-end, including Dataflow verification (the longest single step), eligibility review, the exam itself and licence issuance.
What should physiotherapists study for the DHA exam?›
High-yield areas include: musculoskeletal assessment and manual therapy; neurological rehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injury, parkinson's); cardiopulmonary physiotherapy and icu care; electrotherapy modalities — indications and contraindications. Chapter-wise MCQ practice with explanations is the fastest way to find and close your weak areas.
Ready to pass the DHA exam?
Practice with chapter-wise DHA-style MCQs for physiotherapists — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.