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PhD of Physical Therapy

Nazareth University

Rochester, United States
5.5, 2.5 years
English
On campus
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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's degree in any major with prerequisites: 8 credits anatomy and physiology
8 chemistry
8 physics (all with labs)
3 statistics and 6 psychology
Grade B or better or overall science GPA 3.0
PTCAS application
English test score
Declaration of Finances
Grade/context: Prerequisite science courses with grade B or better
Or overall science GPA 3.0
No overall GPA minimum published on the PT pages (general graduate international minimum is 3.0).

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (any major) with prerequisites: 8 credits anatomy and physiology, 8 chemistry, 8 physics (all with labs), 3 statistics, 6 psychology, Apply through PTCAS only.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 56-65

Work experience details

Relevant professional experience in Physical Therapy or a related field is expected for admission.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

Check the prerequisites and the preferred Oct 15 deadline for the summer start. Submit transcripts with a credential evaluation
Prerequisite science coursework and an English test score. Submit the Declaration of Finances. After admission
Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$47,508, $51,594 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main campus
Faculty or school	College of Interprofessional Health and Human Services
Department	Physical Therapy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	105,165
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
May 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5.5, 2.5 years.