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Accelerated Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy

BS to tDPT  

Accelerate Your Physical Therapy Career and Receive Your Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy in Just Over a Year

Our five semester tDPT program is your fastest path to your University of Montana (UM) Doctorate of Physical Therapy. It is designed to build upon your physical therapy fundamentals and get you back in the workforce equipped with new skills and knowledge that will propel your career forward. For five semesters, you'll immerse yourself in the rigorous curriculum, learn from world-class content experts and build competitive experience and gain important insight that will help you throughout your career.

A World-Class Program with Dr. Reed Humphrey and Dr. Jonathan Scheeler.

Curriculum Pathway

This curriculum pathway will allow any BS to DPT student to complete their transition to a DPT in five semesters versus the current seven semester track. The total cost of the program is still the same (30 credits at $425 per credit) but enrolled students will be taking an average of 6-8 credits per semester.

Key Dates

 

Application & Materials Deadlines:
Summer 2024 Semester (tDPT only)

Summer 2024 FEU-NRMF Applicants (due to holiday)

March 31, 2024

March 26, 2024

Fall 2024 Semester August 11, 2024
 

Projected Semester Start Dates*:

Spring 2024 January 2, 2024
Summer 2024 April 22, 2024
Fall 2024 August 26, 2024

*Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.

Traditional BS Track

  • Time to Complete7 semesters (6 didactic)
  • Credits Per SemesterAverage 3-5 credits
  • Cost Per SemesterAverage $1,275*

*$425 per credit. Payment option is available. For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.

Accelerated BS Track

  • Time to Complete5 semesters (4 didactic)
  • Credits Per SemesterAverage 6-8 credits
  • Cost Per SemesterAverage $2,550*

*$425 per credit. Payment option is available. For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.

Tuition & Fees


*$425 per credit. Payment option is available.

Benefits

  • Online courses viewed across any platform and on your time.
  • Access to nationally-recognized subject matter experts
  • Well-defined curriculum delivers critical content for career advancement
  • E-learning solution creates a flexibility to accommodate busy professional and personal lives
  • Graduate with a degree from the University of Montana, an institution accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Requirements

 

If you attained your BPT or BSPT from a CAPTE accredited institute:

  • Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized clearinghouse
  • Copy of Physical Therapy license

If you attained your BPT or BSPT from a non-CAPTE (or foreign) institute:

  • Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
  • Copy of Physical Therapy license
  • Copy of FCCPT (or equivalent) evaluation report

How to Apply

Apply by February 29, 2024 for only $40 (a savings of $45 from the regular fee)!

Offered by University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials.  Email info@rehabessentials.com with any questions. Please complete the online application and send any questions and all requirements to:

Rehab Essentials, Inc.
ATTN: Admissions Coordinator
1889 Tamarack Lane
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Email: jonathan@rehabessentials.com

 

All required materials must be postmarked no later than application deadline noted above in Key Dates. Spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

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