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PhD of Physical Therapy
- Findlay, 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: 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-level prerequisites and programme-specific requirements
- Applied for through a Centralized Application Service
- GPA unconfirmed on pages read.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor-level prerequisites, Separate CAS application for DOT, DPT, MOT, MPA and PharmD.
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the requirements on the programme page. Apply through the separate Centralized Application Service the programme page names (PharmD
- OTD and DPT use one)
- Not the general portal. Provide English test scores (IELTS composite 0 for OTD
- Where stated) and an affidavit of financial support if not a US citizen or permanent resident. After admission pay the 200 USD graduate deposit at if the programme requires it.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $45,096 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $9,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Findlay main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health Professions |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 125 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship 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
20 Jun 2027
219 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 20 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $45,096 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $9,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,314 USD.

