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PhD of Physical Therapy

The College of St. Scholastica

  • Duluth, 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: 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

  • BA/BS from a regionally accredited college or university plus APTA-standard prerequisite courses (science prerequisites within 7 years)
  • Applies through PTCAS
  • Foreign credentials need NACES/AICES evaluation
  • Cumulative or most recent 64-credit GPA of 3.0 (higher of the two
  • PTCAS) and prerequisite GPA minimum 2.75 (3.0 preferred)
  • Grade C or higher in prerequisites.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

BA/BS from a regionally accredited college or university plus APTA-standard prerequisite courses (science prerequisites within 7 years), Applies through PTCAS, Foreign credentials need NACES/AICES evaluation.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy.

How to apply

  1. Review the qualification-specific admission and research requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. Identification
  3. References
  4. a research proposal if required. Contact a potential supervisor where the university requires it. Submit the application and supporting documents
  5. Complete any required interview
  6. await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$39,914 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusDuluth Health Science Center
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health Professions
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value109
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2.75 years.