Overview
Physical therapists are involved in examination, evaluation, and treatment, as well as health promotion, administration of programs, supervision of health care workers, teaching, consultation, and clinical research.
Increasingly, the standard for entry-level physical therapists is a doctoral degree. Our Physical Therapy graduates at Boston University are ready to become autonomous practitioners, providing top-level care to any patient population in a wide range of settings.
Employment opportunities include positions in:
- hospitals
- rehabilitation centers and institutions
- private practice
- sports medicine centers
- schools and colleges
- nursing homes
- patient homes
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Gross Human Anatomy
- Physical Therapy Examination
- Clinical Medicine
- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Neuroscience for Physical Therapy Students
- Educational Theory & Practice - PT
- Scientific Basis of Human Movement
- Diagnostic Procedures for Rehabilitation Professionals
- Neurological System
- Health Promotion and Wellness
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Kinesiology View 94 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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
- Official Transcripts
- Standardized Test Scores
- Letters of Recommendation
- Essays
- Observation Hours
- Prerequisite Coursework
- Minimum GPA
- Interview
Tuition Fee
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International
63798 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
63798 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
63798 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Boston
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Physical Therapy.
Available Scholarships
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