Overview

Western Carolina University’s Physical Therapy is a program that prepares students to become physical therapist clinician generalists capable of practicing in a wide variety of settings.

Key Features

The D.P.T. is a 113-semester hour, 33-month program (including summers) that includes a 34-week, full-time clinical internship. The curriculum covers basic sciences, physical therapy sciences, scientific inquiry, clinical logic and clinical practicum experiences.

In addition to the academic requirements, students are expected to adhere to the technical and professional standards of the program. The program is intended to be a lockstep curriculum, but should circumstances arise students have six years to complete the degree.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Physical Therapists have a multitude of career options available. You could work with athletes, the elderly or the general population in environments from professional sports teams to a rehab facility in your hometown.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics states the average salary for physical therapists is $83,940 and is predicting job opportunities in the field to grow by 36% by 2020.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 33 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 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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Credits

113 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cullowhee, United States
Asheville, United States

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 95 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United States

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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

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Non-residents

24854 USD / year

≈ 24854 USD / year
Out-of-State

24854 USD / year

≈ 24854 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12054 USD / year

≈ 12054 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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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cullowhee

Funding

Scholarships Information

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