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Overview
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program from Marist College consists of 36 months of didactic and clinical work. Students will merge hands-on skills, ethical care, clinical judgment, and critical inquiry to promote optimal functioning of current and future clients throughout their lifespan. The clinical phase offers four 8- to 10-week full-time rotations.
Recent research from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics for physical therapists shows that the nationwide median compensation is $84,020. The number of open jobs in the field was 210,900, and the job growth outlook was expected to be 34 percent (much faster than average).
Mission
The Marist DPT Program is committed to creating the next generation of physical therapists by offering the highest standard of excellence in physical therapy education. Graduates will be prepared to merge hands-on skills, ethical care, clinical judgment and critical inquiry to promote optimal functioning of current and future clients throughout their lifespan. The DPT program will instill the importance of providing advocacy and service to the profession, as well as to local and global communities.
Philosophy
Achievement of the DPT Program mission is accomplished by educating students who will become autonomous movement specialists prepared in the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention of impairments, functional limitations, and disorders of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary and integumentary systems.
Graduates will integrate critical thinking with ethical and professional judgment in all aspects of practice, teaching, research, collaboration, and consultation. They will be service-oriented professionals dedicated to achieving optimal participation of their patients/clients by using health promotion, and evidence-based and innovative strategies.
Accreditation
Marist College has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
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Courses included:
- Human Gross Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Critical Inquiry
- Movement Science
- Clinical Skills
- Clinical Neuroscience
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
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Credits
115 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
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General requirements
- The academic standard for admission is a 3.0 GPA overall, combined with a 3.0 GPA for science prerequisite courses.
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent institution must be awarded prior to matriculation into the program. A baccalaureate degree is a minimum requirement; therefore, a master's or doctorate-level degree awarded in lieu of a baccalaureate degree will meet this requirement.
- Two letters of reference must be received in order for an application to be complete.
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43700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 131100 USD for the full programme and a duration of 36 months. -
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43700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 131100 USD for the full programme and a duration of 36 months.
Health Insurance: $3,275
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