82 PhD programmes in Physiotherapy

The Physical Therapy and Engineering program at Northwestern University focuses on the pathophysiology of movement disorders and how the resulting impairments and handicaps impact the design of therapeutic devices, rehabilitation strategies, and patients' quality of life.

The PhD in Physical Therapy Research at New York University prepares physical therapists who have attained clinical doctorate (DPT) or master’s (MA, MS) degrees for rigorous, independent research careers that advance science and practice.

As a Physiotherapy PhD student at the University of Brighton you will be able to draw on research approaches from a range of cognate fields including musculoskeletal therapy and rehabilitation, exercise prescription and health, assistive technology and mobility and efficacy of therapeutic interventions and approaches.

Your career choice to pursue a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy (PT) at George Washington University signifies a passion for strong patient relationships, and the desire to be an integral member of the health care team in order to optimize movement to improve function and quality of life.

The Physical Therapy Department at the University of Delaware provides academic and clinical training commensurate with the Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.

The Physiotherapy related research at Keele University is aimed at: Optimising Independence and Quality of Life, Health and Exercise Programmes, Measurement and Modelling, Service Evaluation. 

A system-based physical therapy doctoral program that integrates both part-time and full-time clinical experiences throughout all three years during this Physical Therapy program from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

This Ageing and Rehabilitation programme from University of Nottingham covers rehabilitation, including neurological, vocational and stroke rehabilitation, and ageing and care of older people, including care home residents. 

The Physical Therapy program at Georgia Southern University is a full-time doctoral program offered on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, Georgia.

The University of Cincinnati Ph.D. in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is a research-intensive program designed to prepare students for research and teaching careers in fields related to athletic training, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and movement science.

The Phytotherapy programme is offered by Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University (AYBU). One of its purposes it's to know the use of medicinal plants in treatment at the doctoral level.

Within our multidisciplinary School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, we offer research supervision in a broad range of fields with Physiotherapy at University of Essex.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Rehabilitation Science offered by the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes advanced and transformative learning opportunities. 

The PhD in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Utah is an interprofessional doctoral program that allows students to develop their clinical expertise and unique line of research while working alongside other rehabilitation scientists and health care providers.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Drexel University is designed to prepare PhDs to be leaders as research scientists and educators in health and rehabilitation sciences.

The Department of Physiological Sciences at the Stellenbosch University undertakes investigative research to better understand the health challenges facing South Africa. 

In this Physical Therapy - Bioengineering program at the University of Pittsburgh you will be engaged in the didactic coursework and clinical experiences of Pitt’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and qualified to take the DPT licensing exams. In addition, you will follow a plan of study in a specific area of bioengineering and delve into extensive research that will lead to a PhD.

The Occupational Therapy - Entry-Level Doctorate at Tufts University is for students entering with a degree in a field other than OT. As a student, you will experience an exciting program combining a diverse curriculum, research, service learning, and fieldwork.

The Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology program at Louisiana State University is a broad, theory-based program with an emphasis on the physiological responses to acute exercise and the adaptations that occur with training that will prepare students for teaching and research careers in exercise physiology in universities, industry, the military, and research institutes. 

Physical Therapy (PT) at Florida International University is a vital health discipline in the continuum of care and one of the fastest-growing health professions.