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PhD of Physical Therapy
- Grand Junction, United States
- 2.75 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
The Doctor of Physical Therapy is a 28-month, 112-credit CAPTE-accredited doctorate starting each January.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Physical Therapy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Physical therapist
Curriculum
- 28-month
- Seven-semester
- 112-credit curriculum that teaches physical therapy the way it is practised
- In a semi-self-paced model
- With 36 weeks of full-time clinical experience. Accredited by CAPTE.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree completed by June 30 of the entry year with the prerequisite science
- Psychology and statistics courses (in last 10 years)
- 40 hours of physical therapy shadowing
- Three recommendation letters
- PTCAS application
- Essay and video interview
- Foreign coursework may need WES course-by-course evaluation
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree completed by June 30 of the entry year with the prerequisite science, psychology and statistics courses (in last 10 years), 40 hours of physical therapy shadowing, three recommendation letters, PTCAS application, essay and video interview; foreign coursework may need WES course-by-course evaluation
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- TOEFL PBT 550
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Prior Degree Certificate
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose
- Financial Support Evidence
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,921 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus (Grand Junction) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic program division requires confirmation. |
| Department | Department of Physical Therapy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 105 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level; confirm graduate eligibility) |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2.75 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $34,921 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,328 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, TOEFL PBT 550. An interview is required.