Overview
The Program educates autonomous practitioners who will meet the challenges of a dynamic health care environment and supports scholarly activity that bridges science and clinical practice.
Programme Overview
Chatham University’s entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is a clinical doctorate degree designed to prepare its graduates for practice in physical therapy at the successful completion of seven terms of study. The DPT program stresses clinical decision-making through the study of patient problems typically encountered in the clinical setting.
The problem-based learning curriculum presents physical therapy in an integrated manner organized around body systems. The curriculum stresses the importance of evidence-based practice and professionalism throughout the student's learning experience.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Gross Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Principles of Neuroscience
- Clinical Skills
- Movement Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 28 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- October 2 deadline
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Kinesiology View 90 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution prior to the beginning of classes.
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended sent directly to PTCAS.
- Overall combined GPA of 3.0 or better on a scale of 4.0 as calculated by PTCAS.
Tuition Fee
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International
27996 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13998 USD per semester during 28 months. -
National
27996 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13998 USD per semester during 28 months.
- tuition per term
Living costs for Pittsburg
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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