Overview

Key facts

There are 36 students admitted to each class. The program in Physical Therapy at Georgia Southern University consists of nine semesters of academic coursework, including three full-time clinical affiliations (with a minimum of 32 weeks of full-time clinical practice) and several additional clinical experiences.
Upon completion of the program, all students are awarded a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. All program graduates are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for state licensure in all jurisdictions.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Functional Anatomy of the Cardiopulmonary System
Pathophysiology
Basic Cardiopulmonary Patient Care
Phys Therapy Practice Issues
Clinical Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

134 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physiotherapy View 44 other PhDs in Physiotherapy in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must complete the requirements for a baccalaureate degree and any additional prerequisite coursework from a college or university accredited by an appropriate institutional accreditor.. While any major field of study is acceptable, the degree and all prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation.

Tuition Fee

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International

52796 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1182 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

51813 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1160 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

12685 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 284 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Statesboro

900 - 1400 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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