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PhD of Physical Therapy
California State University, Northridge
- Northridge, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- 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: yes
- Placement support: no
- 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's degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA in prerequisites
- GRE required with a 3.0+ analytical writing score and
- If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0
- At least the 50th percentile in one area
Accepted academic background
Academic eligibility for Doctor of Physical Therapy requires institution confirmation.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Financial Support Statement
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the Physical Therapy admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Prepare a research proposal and contact a potential supervisor where the program requires one. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,405 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Northridge |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health and Human Development |
| Department | Physical Therapy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 111 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,405 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $26,297 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 105.