Overview

The residential and hybrid curriculum are designed as a Competency and Entrustment-Based framework for DPT learners to prepare for the delivery of person-centered, value-based care reflective of contemporary practice.

Learners will be coached by expert faculty as they gain the competence to carry out the responsibilities of a physical therapist demanded in the clinical environment today and in the future.

Features

Our Physical Therapy Programs at Northern Arizona University will take 28 months of full-time study to complete, while our Hybrid DPT program will be completed in 24 months. Your work in the classroom will be bolstered by extensive internship opportunities. Official degree progression: See the academic catalog for more information.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Anatomy / Human Anatomy

Human Physiology & Pathology / Pathophysiology

Neurosciences

Differential Diagnosis

Clinical Communication

Clinical Epidemiology & Population Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 28 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 90 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

149 _(verbal)

146 _{(quantitative)}

3.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

PTCAS application submitted to NAU. Click here to complete the PTCAS application.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or a plan with in-progress coursework in PTCAS to complete the degree prior to starting the DPT Program.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Tuition Fee

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International

30338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30338 USD per year during 28 months.
National

29338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29338 USD per year during 28 months.
In-State

11846 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11846 USD per year during 28 months.

Living costs for Flagstaff

1010 - 1500 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Physical Therapy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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