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
Mechanisms of Motor Skill Performance
Functional Anatomy
Physiology of Exercise
Neuroscience
Perspectives in Public Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

122-137

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physiotherapy View 48 other PhDs in Physiotherapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)

Required Documents

Official Transcripts
Official GRE Score
2 Letters of Recommendation
Writing Sample

Tuition Fee

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International

29760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 36 months.
National

29760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 36 months.
In-State

13734 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6867 USD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Columbia

999 - 1508 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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