Overview

The program's well-rounded curriculum is designed to prepare graduates who will be effective practitioners of physical therapy in a wide variety of clinical settings.

Our clinical and research opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, and location in Cincinnati’s medical hub all add to the value of a degree from this program.

Careers

Physical therapists are allied health professionals that promote optimal health and function through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct or alleviate acute or prolonged dysfunctions.

Once you graduate from a Doctor of Physical Therapy program, pass the board exam, and meet any state laws and exams that are required, you are eligible to work as a licensed Physical Therapist.

Graduates of our program at the University of Cincinnati find careers working with patients across the lifespan in a variety of locations including:

Outpatient clinics
Hospitals
Private offices
Home health care
Nursing homes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Medicine: Pain Management
Medical Physical Therapy: Cardiopulmonary and Acute Care
Pediatrics and Geriatrics
Clinical Seminar
Special Topics in Physical Therapy
Professional Roles: Role of PT in Community Health
Clinical Medicine: Differential Diagnosis
Evidence Based Physical Therapy: Clinical Integration
Neurologic Physical Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

119 SCH

Post Baccalaureate Minimum Credits: 119 - 125
Post Master's Minimum Credits: 119 - 125

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

Physiotherapy View 47 other PhDs in Physiotherapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of both the PTCAS application and UC Graduate College supplemental application
Completion of undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the undergraduate level based on a 4.0 scale
A science prerequisite GPA of at least a 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale (includes A&P, BIO, CHEM and PHYSICS)
3 Recommendation Letters (at least one from a PT)
Minimum of 50 observation hours (minimum 25 inpatient, 25 hours elsewhere. Please note: Inpatient hours can consist of assisted/skill living, home health, telehealth and acute care)
Completion of prerequisite coursework

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Out-of-State

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14902 USD / year

≈ 14902 USD / year

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

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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