Overview

Features

As the only public Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the greater Milwaukee area, we offer an urban, research-intensive experience at a fraction of the cost of private schools.
Our class size is one of the smallest in the state, guaranteeing you personalized attention from our award-winning faculty.
You’ll be gaining experience in the community by your second week of class — much earlier than you find with other physical therapy programs.
One hundred percent of our students are employed within six months of passing the licensing exam. See our graduation rates, licensure exam pass rates and employment rates (PDF).
The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a research-intensive university, and as such, you will have the opportunity to participate in leading-edge, faculty-mentored research as a part of the curriculum with additional opportunities for those interested.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program has partnered with the Zablocki Veterans Affairs Hospital to offer a post graduate orthopedic residency program allowing you the opportunities to develop specialized clinical skills with board-certified orthopedic master clinicians and to provide unique teaching experiences. Successful completion of the one-year residency allows you to sit for American Physical Therapy Association board specialist certification.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychological Aspects of Human Movement
Physical Therapy Practice and Examination Techniques
Physical Therapy Examination
Scientific Principles of Interventions
Physical Agents
Clinical Research
Ethics in Healthcare
Health Promotion/Wellness for Physical Therapy Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

More details

The UWM Early Priority Admission phase applications are due mid-August. Rolling Admission phase applications are due early November.

Language

English

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Credits

110 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Completion of prerequisite courses.
Submission of scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination taken within the last five years.
Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be an academic reference.
Responses to narrative essay questions.

Tuition Fee

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International

24532 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12266 USD per semester during 60 months.
National

24532 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12266 USD per semester during 60 months.
In-State

11100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5550 USD per semester during 60 months.

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 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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