Overview

About the program

The Emory/Georgia Tech DPT/PhD dual degree program trains physical therapist-scientists to advance research in movement science, and improve therapies and technologies to enhance the health and function of persons with movement disorders.

The DPT/PhD Physical Therapy Program at Emory University combines the advantages of intensive preparation of clinicians with rigorous interdisciplinary research training.

Students have the opportunity to learn from internationally recognized movement scientists. Studies encompass physiological systems and mechanisms that contribute to motor control and physical activity, and the restoration of motor function that has been lost or impaired as a result of injury, disease, or congenital condition.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Theory
Anatomy and Physiology
Motor Control
Systems Physiology
Clinical Research
Biostatistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-17 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

186 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 95 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students in the DPT/PhD Program are recruited from exceptional students enrolled in the Emory DPT program.

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university at the time of matriculation.
Minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (4-point system) is required.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - optional
Three Letters of Recommendation
Hours of Physical Therapy Experience - 100 hours are required – a licensed PT must verify hours with a signed form uploaded online via PTCAS.
We strongly encourage experiences in multiple physical therapy settings (e.g., acute care, outpatient, rehabilitation, pediatric, geriatric, etc.). For a physical therapy experience in a setting to be counted, a minimum of 30 hours must be completed in that setting.
Applicants in the final stage of admission will attend a formal interview.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48800 USD / year

≈ 48800 USD / year
Out-of-State

48800 USD / year

≈ 48800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48800 USD / year

≈ 48800 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 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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