Overview

Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed and dynamic health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very old, who have functional limitations, disabilities or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform activities ranging from basic activities of daily living to the highest levels of athletic competition.

About the program

The Physical Therapy program at Wayne State University provides students with a comprehensive preparation for evaluating and managing patients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes.

The curriculum provides students with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, skills and professional behaviors necessary for excellence and success in physical therapy practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Patient Care in Physical Therapy
Surface Anatomy
Human Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
Clinical Applications of Human Anatomy
Physiology of Exercise
Evaluation Procedures
Clinical Medicine
Kinesiology and Biomechanics
Pathophysiology for Health Sciences
Motor Learning and Motor Control

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

123 SCH

90 credit pre-professional program and a three and one half year, 123 credit, professional program

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online PTCAS application.
All applicants are required to submit the General Test of the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) to PTCAS as part of their application.
If you are invited to an interview, complete the Office of Graduate Admissions online application to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

You will need:

The application
Application fee
Official transcripts from all schools attended

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58947 USD / year

≈ 58947 USD / year
Out-of-State

58947 USD / year

≈ 58947 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29089 USD / year

≈ 29089 USD / year

Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 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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About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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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

Detroit

Funding

Scholarships Information

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