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DPT Physical Therapy

2 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of South Alabama

Program Overview

The DPT is a clinical doctorate degree, not a research degree, and is awarded after successful completion of the prescribed sequence of 121 semester hours (listed below) including classroom and clinical laboratory coursework and 34 weeks of full-time physical therapy internships. As an entry-level program, the DPT is designed as a first PT degree and is not appropriate for students who already hold a PT degree. The goals and objectives of the program are guided by the criteria and guidelines set forth by the Evaluative Criteria for Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Preparation of Physical Therapists (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education). Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Exam for licensure.

Program Key Stats

$14400 (Annual Fees)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Official copies of academic records detailing coursework completed in colleges, universities or professional institutions, Official transcripts, Minimum TOEFL score of 71, Minimum IELTS score of 6, GRE or GMAT scores, Letters of Recommendation, Statement of Purpose

Career Options

  • Physiotherapist
  • Personal trainer
  • Wellness coordinator
  • Health club director
  • Fitness consultant
  • Strength & conditioning coordinator

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