Overview

Education

Students in the combined degree program can earn both the DPT and MPH degrees in three years.

The Physical Therapy and Public Health program at Northwestern University is designed for students desiring to:

Be high-quality, public health-oriented practitioners for people and communities with potential or existing movement dysfunction

Contribute to the knowledge base in population health through nationally recognized research

Drive efforts to improve population health and reduce health disparities.

Students in the Dual DPT/MPH degree program complete coursework and clinical requirements to satisfy the requirements for each degree. DPT courses are scheduled during the day while MPH courses are offered in the evenings.

Students begin MPH coursework the summer before matriculation into the DPT program and then take one or two MPH courses each term along with the regular DPT courseload.

The required professional experiences for each degree coordinate so that MPH field and culminating experiences coincide and complement DPT clinical education and the synthesis research project.

Programme Structure

The program is designed for students seeking to:

Be high-quality, public health-oriented practitioners for people and communities with potential or existing movement dysfunction

Contribute to the knowledge base in population health through nationally recognized research

Drive efforts to improve population health and reduce health disparities.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

DPT:

August 1st: Early Decision Deadline
October 1st: Preferred Application Deadline
December 1st: Firm Application Deadline

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, 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

Admitted students must hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree — or an equivalent non-U.S. degree — from a regionally accredited institution.

TGS will accept applications from international students with 3-year bachelor's degrees.

You may be considered for admission before you finish your undergraduate degree, but you must complete that degree before you enroll at Northwestern.

In general, to apply to The Graduate School (TGS), you will be required to:

Submit an application online.

Pay an online application fee by credit card.

Submit your Statement of Purpose.

Upload your transcript or academic record.

Submit your test scores (if required by your admitting program).

Upload two to three Letters of Recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

9344 USD / year

≈ 9344 USD / year
Out-of-State

9344 USD / year

≈ 9344 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9344 USD / year

≈ 9344 USD / year

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Overview

Education

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

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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

Evanston

Funding

Scholarships Information

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