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PhD of Physical Therapy

Plymouth State University

  • Plymouth, United States
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Plymouth State University campus

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 year): 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
  • Applications through PTCAS
  • Interview for shortlisted candidates
  • GRE optional.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree, Applications through PTCAS, Interview for shortlisted candidates, GRE optional.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTE Academic 58

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • English proficiency evidence where required
  • Curriculum vitae
  • References where required
  • Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for Doctor of Physical Therapy. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
  2. Degree certificates
  3. Curriculum vitae
  4. References where required
  5. English proficiency evidence where required
  6. supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$38,067 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$300 USD

Program details

CampusPlymouth
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Health Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value117
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship notePlymouth State University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 Apr 2027

    152 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.