Overview

Features

Our rigorous Physical Therapy - Bioengineering curriculum at the University of Pittsburgh is built around 4 key areas: basic science, clinical science, leadership & professional development, and critical inquiry.

The DPT plan of study integrates the basic sciences and clinical practice, emphasizes evidence based practice and includes a comprehensive array of course offerings in musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary, cardiopulmonary, geriatric, and pediatric physical therapy, as well as course content related to leadership & professional development.

The Department of Bioengineering follows university guidelines on students working toward joint degrees like the DPT-PhD in Bioengineering. Typically, we have waived the life science requirement as comparable coursework is covered in the physical therapy curriculum. DPT/PhD students are also required to complete two teaching practicums before presenting their PhD proposal (comprehensive examination).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Therapy
Statistics for Bioengineers
Societal, Political, and Ethical Issues in Bioengineering
Bioengineering Seminar
Grant Writing in Bioengineering
Doctoral Dissertation Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Physiotherapy Kinesiology View 95 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5 _{(recommended)}

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a field of engineering or closely related (e.g. physics, or applied mathematics, kinesiology).
Applicants must demonstrate evidence of exposure to the field of PT through volunteer or work experience.
Applicants must submit 4 letters of reference: one physical therapist with whom the student has volunteered or worked for, two academic advisors, and one work supervisor.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required but competitive applicants typically have a 3.5 GPA or greater.
Reporting of GRE scores is optional.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

55392 USD / year

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Out-of-State

55392 USD / year

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In-State

45285 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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