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PhD of Physical Therapy

University of Central Arkansas

  • Conway, United States
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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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): 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
  • Cumulative GPA 3.00 and science GPA 3.00
  • GRE
  • 31 Hours of science prerequisites (20 completed by the deadline)
  • Application by October 1 of the year before enrolment.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor degree (or equivalent), Official transcripts from all universities with a NACES credential evaluation (course-by-course, GPA), Passport, Bank statement for 2 semesters, Department-specific materials, Minimum GPA 2.70 (some programmes higher).

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport or identification document
  • Completed application form
  • Research proposal where required.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$14,500 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$2,900 USD

Program details

CampusConway Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Health and Behavioral Sciences
DepartmentPhysical Therapy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.