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PhD of Physical Therapy

Wichita State University

  • Wichita, United States
  • 2.75 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: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension if the doctorate is STEM-designated (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)): 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 plus programme prerequisites (DPT: biology
  • anatomy and physiology
  • chemistry
  • physics
  • statistics); minimum GPA 3.0; applications go through the programme (CSDCAS for Audiology) and the Graduate School; English proof at the higher programme level (IELTS 7.5
  • TOEFL iBT 100
  • PTE Academic 73
  • Duolingo 140; EdD uses IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79); proof of funds for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree plus programme prerequisites (DPT: biology, Anatomy and physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics and others), Programme application through the Graduate School, Proof of funds for I-20

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT IELTS 7.5
  • TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 100
  • IELTS TOEFL PBT 600
  • PTE Academic 73
  • Duolingo 140

Documents you’ll need

  • Postsecondary Academic Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate if Not on Transcript
  • Passport Identity Page
  • Certification of Financial Support
  • Financial Documents
  • English Proficiency Test if Applicable
  • Additional Program-Specific Materials if Required

How to apply

  1. Check the programme requirements and deadline: priority 1 March for fall and 31 August for spring
  2. with earlier dates for some programmes. Apply online with a personal email account and pay the application fee: 75 USD priority
  3. 135 USD secondary
  4. 175 USD late. Audiology applies through CSDCAS and the Graduate School. Physical Therapy uses its programme application. Upload unofficial transcripts
  5. degree certification and the documents your programme asks for (test scores
  6. statement of purpose
  7. resume
  8. references). For the final decision and I-20 send a passport copy
  9. financial certification and support documents
  10. proof of English proficiency. Pay the SEVIS fee (350 USD) and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,100 - $26,500 USD
Application fee$75 USD
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Program details

CampusWichita
Faculty or schoolCollege of Health Professions
DepartmentPhysical Therapy
Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stayUp to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension if the doctorate is STEM-designated (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2.75 years.