Overview

This Physical Therapy programme offered by Western Carolina University prepares students to assess, diagnose, and manage movement dysfunction and physical impairments through advanced physical therapy practice. Students develop expertise in foundational sciences, rehabilitation sciences, clinical reasoning, therapeutic interventions, and scientific inquiry while learning to address a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and functional health conditions.

Key Facts

Offered by Western Carolina University, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programme combines rigorous academic study with extensive clinical education. The curriculum emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, evidence-based practice, scholarship, service, and community engagement, preparing graduates to become compassionate clinicians capable of providing high-quality care in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, outpatient clinics, community health settings, and private practice.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation Sciences
Movement Science
Clinical Reasoning
Evidence-Based Practice
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Neurologic Rehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Pelvic Health
Functional Mobility

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 33 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2028-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

More details

The application deadline for PTCAS is October 1st and the WCU Graduate School is October 15.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

113 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cullowhee, United States
Asheville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official college/university transcripts from all previous coursework

Completion of prerequisite courses (see our PTCAS program profile)

An essay written on a topic specified by PTCAS

Complete the GRE general test

Experience demonstrating that the applicant has chosen a career in physical therapy with thoughtful consideration and with a realistic understanding of the scope of physical therapy practice

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

26794 USD / year

≈ 26794 USD / year
Out-of-State

26794 USD / year

≈ 26794 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13994 USD / year

≈ 13994 USD / year

Living costs

Cullowhee

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cullowhee

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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