Overview

The program focuses on providing students with a philosophy that the standards of physical therapy practice are dynamic and requires the application, evaluation and adaptation of existing, and the generation of new, evidence-based knowledge.

This Physical Therapy program at the University of South Carolina prepares you to evaluate and treat individuals of all ages that have health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move.

Outcomes

As a physical therapist, you will diagnose and enhance physical and functional abilities; restore and promote optimal physical function; and prevent the onset and progression of limitations that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions or injuries.

Physical therapists provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings and nursing homes. Students will graduate with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Musculoskeletal and Gross Anatomy

Musculoskeletal and Gross Anatomy Dissection

Professional Issues in Physical Therapy

Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention

Functional Anatomy

Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2028-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

122 SCH

122-137

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

146 _(verbal)

146 _{(quantitative)}

3.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students applying to the program must have an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.

Overall undergraduate GPA (or approved Master’s GPA) and GPA for prerequisite courses are considered in the admissions decision.

GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, and writing)

Two letters of reference from individuals familiar with the applicant’s clinical and/or academic skills (a physical therapist and a professor who knows your academic performance are recommended)

A writing sample

Admissions interviews are not required.

Volunteer hours are not required but are encouraged. Fifty (50) hours are recommended.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year
Out-of-State

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13734 USD / year

≈ 13734 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

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Overview

Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Columbia

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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