Physical Therapy, Ph. D. | The University of Vermont | Burlington, United States
30 months
Duration
1375 USD/credit 41250 USD/year
1375 USD/credit 41250 USD/year
678 USD/credit 20340 USD/year
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About

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at The University of Vermont is recognized for preparing practitioner-scholars who are able to successfully translate evidence into contemporary best practice.

Overview

The Physical Therapy program offered by The University of Vermont includes coursework related to the science and art of physical therapy, including basic, clinical and applied sciences and concepts of practice management, health policy, and ethics and quality in health care, preparing graduates to provide patient-centered care in an evolving and complex health care environment. Seminars, lectures, and hands-on lab experiences allow students to integrate clinical, theoretical, and professional concepts.

Program Goals

The DPT program goals are derived from our mission and values to:

  • Provide an educational environment in which curriculum-guiding principles are integrated with ethical and legal professional practice.
  • Offer an evidence-based curriculum that prepares graduates for contemporary best practice.
  • Admit highly qualified students who are willing to actively engage in their learning experience while supporting the mission and educational outcomes of the University, College, and DPT program.
  • Recruit students who are committed to embrace the values of this program within their future practice environments.
  • Prepare students to engage in outreach and personal life-long learning.
  • Attract and support faculty who excel in teaching, research, and service.
  • Encourage faculty to support the academic needs and professional formation of the DPT students.
  • Prepare graduates to achieve desired educational outcomes of the program.
  • Develop graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed in a constantly changing health care environment.

Accreditation

CAPTE Accredited

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Pharmacology/Pathophysiology 
  • Movement Science
  • Patient Management
  • Understanding Evidence in PT Practice 
  • Neuroanatomy 
  • Professional Seminar 
  • Patient Management
  • Clinical Internship 
  • Quality in Health Care 
  • Psychosocial Issues in Health 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • College grade point average of 3.0 or higher
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Essay
  • Prerequisite courses outlined below (grade point average of 3.0 or greater)

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    41250 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1375 USD per credit during 30 months.
  • National

    41250 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1375 USD per credit during 30 months.
  • In-State

    20340 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 678 USD per credit during 30 months.

Living costs for Burlington

1269 - 1888 USD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2024
Graduate Education Scholarships (Both Directions)
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
13 Oct 2024
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 INR
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
UniCreds Fly High Scholarship
Merit-based

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Unicreds
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
Merit-based

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SHAPE America
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2024
Robert Wilkos Aviation Scholarship
Merit-based

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Robert Wilkos
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
60000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Postdocs in STEM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Zuckerman Scholars
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Marshall Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Zuckerman Israeli Postdoctoral Scholars Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Zuckerman Scholars
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2024
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
Merit-based Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2024
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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SETC
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Nora's Nursery
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2024
CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship
Need-based

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CouponBirds
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund
Need-based

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Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Support Creativity Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Support Creativity
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Workpuls Scholarship
Merit-based

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Insightful
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Zolve Global Scholarship
Merit-based

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Zolve
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
01 Jul 2024
The Pro-Care Medical Track Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pro-Care Medical Centers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mozida Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
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