Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy

The Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) is unique degree designed to not only train the clinician to become a direct access provider but to also train the clinician to become a specialist in the area of orthopedic manual therapy. Andrews University is partnered with the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT), an APTA accredited fellowship program, to provide the clinician with the skills to become a certified manual or manipulative therapist. This degree will further enhance key areas such as medical screening, differential diagnosis, education, research, therapeutic exercise prescription, imaging and laboratory science, along with clinical leadership. This degree truly allows the clinician to be well on their way to becoming a master clinician along with providing skills to teach and do research if desired.