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PhD of Physical Therapy

Long Island University

Brooklyn, United States
3 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 year): 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 with programme prerequisite coursework (PharmD
DPT
PsyD
EdD have own rules)
Transcripts
Recommendation letters
Resume
Proof of funds for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or prerequisite coursework as set by each programme (PharmD, DPT, DVM, PsyD and EdD have programme-specific requirements), Transcripts, Recommendation letters, Resume, Proof of funds for the I-20.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Official Academic Transcripts
English Proficiency Evidence (if applicable)
Two Recommendation Letters
Resume or CV
Standardized Test Results (if required by program).

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadline (rolling admission. Some programmes use centralised services such as PharmCAS or PTCAS) through the institution's admissions website. Apply through the institution's admissions portal and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload transcripts
Prerequisite coursework evidence
English proof or waiver
Recommendation letters and a resume. Interview if the programme asks. Pay the International Tuition Deposit (500 USD for DPT and clinical psychology) to receive the I-20.. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20 and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$54,172 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	LIU Post
Faculty or school	School of Health Professions and Nursing
Department	Physical Therapy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	118,115,90
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.