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PhD of Physical Therapy
- Pittsburgh, United States
- English
- Hybrid
- 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: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: 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
- Set by each professional school
- typically a bachelor degree with school-specific prerequisites and English scores.
Accepted academic background
Set by each school (e.g. bachelor degree and professional-school prerequisites)
Language tests
- IELTS Varies by programme
How to apply
- Choose the programme and check its deadline
- prerequisites and any central application service on the school's website. Each professional school runs its own admissions. Apply online and pay the school's fee. Upload transcripts
- prerequisite evidence and an English test score. Accept the offer. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,534 - $76,616 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pittsburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences |
| Department | Physical Therapy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $48,534 - $76,616 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Varies by programme.