Overview

Under the supervision of experienced, licensed faculty, students treat patients with various conditions. Combined with a unique curriculum design, cost-effective state tuition, and a 100% national board exam pass rate and employment rate, the nationally accredited program has garnered unsurpassed community support and reputation.

Students contribute to the health needs of society through education, scholarly activities, service, and professional practice.

Program Mission

The Department of Physical Therapy is a community of individuals who fulfill their professional obligation to contribute to the health needs of society through education, scholarly activities, service, and professional practice.

To accomplish this mission, our community extends beyond the faculty, staff, and students of the department to include our colleagues and patients/clients; our undergraduate and graduate educational activities are student-centered and inclusive of professional values, standards, and guidelines; our scholarly activities contribute to the professional body of knowledge; our service activities are provided at all levels of the professional organization, the institution, and community; and our excellence in practice is demonstrated by serving as clinicians and consultants in the multicultural environment of Central Texas and beyond.

Career Options

Graduates of the Physical Therapy program from Texas State University will become professionals who provide a unique perspective on purposeful, precise, and efficient movement based upon their knowledge of the movement system and expertise in mobility and locomotion. The degree provides the opportunity for career settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and skilled nursing facilities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Issues

Health Promotion and Wellness in Physical Therapy

Clinical Decision Making

Reseach III in Physical Therapy

Clinical Decision Making

Health Promotion and Wellness in Physical Therapy

Independent Study in Physical Therapy (Taken twice.)

Anatomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

99 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 95 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

a copy of an official transcript from each international institution attended. Transcripts issued by U.S. institutions must be submitted through PTCAS.

three letters of recommendation. Two from a licensed physical therapist and one from a professor (for a list of accepted evaluators, check the PTCAS requirements).

physical therapy experience

physical therapy observation hours are highly recommended

background check

an interview based on a holistic application review process that considers the applicant's life experience and academic record

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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Tuition Fee

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International

16380 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16380 USD per year during 60 months.
National

16380 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16380 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

9000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for San Marcos

921 - 1707 USD /month

Living costs

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

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