Program Length
- On-campus: 38 credits program, full-time, completed in 20 months
- Interactive Online: 35 credits program.
Graduate Program
Physical Therapy—Post-professional DPT
Provides advanced learning for practicing physical therapists, will enhance their skills in medical screening, differential diagnosis, clinical leadership and administration, imaging and laboratory science, therapeutic exercise prescription, education, and research. This degree transitions the clinician to the academic standard of the entry-level DPT graduate and truly trains the clinician to become a direct access practitioner. Two delivery options are available.:
1. On Campus- for the international student with a bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy from their country of origin.
2. Interactive Online- Online with 1-2 short intensives on-campus. Participants interact with each other and with instructor throughout all courses.
Application Deadlines
On-campus: June 30
Interactive Online: July 15
Points of Distinction
- Transitions the clinician to the academic standard of the entry-level DPT degree
- On-campus-provides internationally trained PT an immersion experience into the culture of US DPT programs and advances clinical skills through onsite and ‘real world’ clinical practicums
- Interactive Online- provides the US trained and licensed PT a flexible program
Admission Requirements
- The equivalent of a 4 year US bachelor's degree
- Applicants must have graduated from an approved school of physical therapy and be licensed to practice physical therapy in their country of origin or country in which they live.
- At least one year of experience working as a physical therapist is preferred (but not required) prior to starting the program.
- Students must submit a minimum of two satisfactory recommendations: one from a currently practicing physical therapist, one from a medical doctor or supervisor.
- Transcripts – An original copy of all academic transcripts from any institution where classes were taken must be sent to 星空无限传媒 for transcript evaluation. In addition, if the transcripts are not written in English, a copy in the original language as well as the English translation are required.
- English Proficiency - Students whose language of education is not English must submit a minimum iBTOEFL score of 80 or IELTS score of 6.5.
PP-DPT Program Additional Requirements:
- FCCPT- Foreign-trained physical therapists must complete the Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy () Education Credential Review, and proof of submission must be submitted before the Fall Semester.
- A portfolio including current resume, continuing education records, and certifications, if any.
For more information, please visit the Admissions page.
International Students
We are an international campus with a significant representation of international students. Additional requirements apply; to learn more, visit International Student Services.
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