University of Montana - Rehab Essentials

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International Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy

One of our core goals at Rehab Essentials is to help improve global health and standards. By providing access to advanced degrees for physiotherapists around the world, we hope to continue to improve the ability and accessibility of quality healthcare globally.

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

Designed with You in Mind

Maintain balance between life, work, and school and earn your online post professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) degree from the University of Montana. The innovative, world-class curriculum is taught by the best and brightest faculty. The contemporary 100% online format engages you from virtually anywhere, when you are ready, on your schedule and at your pace. And all with a budget friendly tuition. Plus, the University of Montana is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

You have 24/7 online access to your courses and assignments when you are ready from virtually anywhere. Courses can be viewed and reviewed anytime within the semester. Deadlines and key dates for assignments, quizzes and exams are easily found in the course dashboard to keep you on track.

Be empowered. Move Your Career Forward.

Throughout this post-professional program you will gain advanced critical thinking, professional knowledge, and skills to apply of the science and art of physiotherapy. In just 1-3 years, you can have your transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. You will be empowered to move your career forward and be better prepared to become a leader in physiotherapy.

This program is perfect for foreign trained therapists looking to attain a DPT and to either meet license requirements or continue to practice in their native country.  All courses taken through this program are graduate level courses. While the tDPT coursework will assist toward the fulfillment of the educational requirements toward US licensure, it does not guarantee a US license. All physical therapists seeking US PT licensure should follow all steps outlined by the FSBPT.

Key Dates

Application & Materials Deadlines:
Fall 2025 Cohort July 28, 2025
Spring 2026 Cohort December 1, 2025
 

Projected Semester Start Dates*:
Summer 2025 April 14, 2025
Fall 2025 August 25, 2025
Spring 2026 December 29, 2025

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

Benefits

  • 100% online and asynchronous solution creates flexibility allowing you to study on your schedule and view your courses on almost any internet connected device
  • Budget-friendly tuition
  • Communicate directly with our expert faculty
  • Contemporary content from nationally-recognized subject matter experts
  • Advanced critical thinking and professional knowledge you can apply immediately in your Physical Therapy role
  • You will be empowered to move your career forward
  • Prepared to become a leader in physical therapy
  • Graduate with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Montana, an institution accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Program Offerings

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Foreign Licensed BS-tDPT

Internationally licensed physical therapists with a BS can pursue a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials.

30 credits, 7 semesters

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Accelerated Foreign Licensed BS-tDPT

An accelerated track for Internationally licensed BS-tDPT physiotherapists to complete their Doctorate faster from the University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials.

30 credits, 5 semesters

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Foreign Licensed MS-tDPT

Internationally licensed physical therapists with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials.

 

20 credits, 5 semesters

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Accelerated Foreign Licensed MS-tDPT

Internationally licensed physical therapists with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials in just 1-year.

20 credits, 3 semesters

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Foreign Licensed Non-Degree Seeking

Internationally-licensed PT physical therapists can meet deficiencies for credentialing from the University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials.

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Philippines Based BS-tDPT

Physical Therapists licensed in the Philippines can a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with the Far Eastern University-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation School of Physical Therapy (FEU-NRMF) and Rehab Essentials.

30 credits, 7 semesters

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Accelerated Philippines Based BS-tDPT

An accelerated track for Filipino BS-tDPT physical therapists to complete their Doctorate faster from the University of Montana in collaboration with the Far Eastern University-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation School of Physical Therapy (FEU-NRMF) and Rehab Essentials.

30 credits, 5 semesters

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Central/East Africa Based BS-tDPT

Physiotherapists licensed in Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo, or Uganda with a BS can pursue a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Syllabi Consultancy and Rehab Essentials.

30 credits, 7 semesters

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Accelerated Central/East Africa Based BS-tDPT

An accelerated track for BS-tDPT physiotherapists residing in Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo, or Uganda to complete their Doctorate faster from the University of Montana in collaboration with Syllabi Consultancy and Rehab Essentials.

30 credits, 5 semesters

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Central/East Africa Based MS-tDPT

Physiotherapists licensed in Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo, or Uganda with a BS can pursue a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Syllabi Consultancy and Rehab Essentials.

20 credits, 5 semesters

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Accelerated Central/East Africa Based MS-tDPT

Physiotherapists licensed in Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo, or Uganda with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Syllabi Consultancy and Rehab Essentials in just 1-year!

30 credits, 3 semesters

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Republic of Korea-Based BS to tDPT

Physiotherapists licensed in the Republic of Korea with a BS can pursue a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Sumok Education Company and Rehab Essentials.

30 credits, 7 semesters

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Accelerated Republic of Korea-Based BS to tDPT

An accelerated track for BS-tDPT physiotherapists residing in the Republic of Korea to complete their Doctorate faster from the University of Montana in collaboration with Sumok Education Company and Rehab Essentials..

30 credits, 5 semesters

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Republic of Korea-Based MS to tDPT

Physiotherapists licensed in the Republic of Korea with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Sumok Education Company and Rehab Essentials.

20 credits, 5 semesters

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Accelerated Republic of Korea-Based MS to tDPT

An accelerated track for MS-tDPT physiotherapists residing in the Republic of Korea to complete their Doctorate faster from the University of Montana in collaboration with Sumok Education Company and Rehab Essentials in just 1 year!

20 credits, 3 semesters

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Middle East-Based BS to tDPT

Physiotherapists licensed in Egypt, Jordan, Palestine or Sudan with a BS can pursue a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Global Education Service (GES) and Rehab Essentials.

30 credits, 7 semesters

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Accelerated Middle East-Based BS-tDPT

An accelerated track for BS-tDPT physiotherapists residing in Egypt, Jordan, Palestine or Sudan to complete their Doctorate faster from the University of Montana in collaboration with the Global Education Service (GES) and Rehab Essentials.

30 credits, 5 semesters

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Middle East-Based MS to tDPT

Physiotherapists licensed in Egypt, Jordan, Palestine or Sudan with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with the Global Education Service (GES) and Rehab Essentials.

20 credits, 5 semesters

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Accelerated Middle East-Based MS to tDPT

Physiotherapists licensed in Egypt, Jordan, Palestine or Sudan with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with the Global Education Service (GES) and Rehab Essentials in just 1 year!

20 credits, 3 semesters

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South Asia Based BS-tDPT

Physiotherapists licensed in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal or Sri Lanka with a BS can pursue a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with the Ingenious Physical Therapy Associates (IPTA) and Rehab Essentials.

30 credits, 7 semesters

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Accelerated South Asia Based BS-tDPT

An accelerated track for BS-tDPT physiotherapists residing in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal or Sri Lanka to complete their Doctorate faster from the University of Montana in collaboration with the Ingenious Physical Therapy Associates (IPTA) and Rehab Essentials.

30 credits, 5 semesters

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South Asia Based MS-tDPT

Physiotherapists licensed in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal or Sri Lanka with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with the Ingenious Physical Therapy Associates (IPTA) and Rehab Essentials.

20 credits, 5 semesters

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Acceleraterd South Asia Based MS-tDPT

Physiotherapists licensed in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal or Sri Lanka with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (tDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with the Ingenious Physical Therapy Associates (IPTA) and Rehab Essentials in just 1-year!

20 credits, 3 semesters

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Testimonials

I wanted to follow up and say thank you to Rehab Essentials and the University of Montana. I completed my DPT there in 2013 and then a Certificate of Rehabilitation Administration in 2017. All of this additional training that built upon my original bachelor’s degree in PT enabled me to recently obtain an Assistant Professor appointment in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. This is made possible through the partnership between Northwestern and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab where I am currently a Therapy Manager.

If I had not gone on to get my DPT, my qualifications would not have been at the appropriate level to be reviewed for a faculty appointment. I am very thankful to the faculty in the Rehab Essentials program.

The University of Montana (UMT)/ Rehab Essentials tDPT Program has greatly influenced my career as a physical therapist and educator. I selected this program due to the amazing access it provides to the top academicians and clinicians in the profession. The added bonus was the reasonable cost and the ability to receive credit for my preparedness at the post-graduate Master’s level.

The University of Montana (UMT)/ Rehab Essentials tDPT Program is a fantastic education for which I am most grateful!

The experience I had with the tDPT program through The University of Montana exceeded my expectations in all ways. The courses were in a logical manner and were easy to follow. I enjoyed the “learn as you go” format that allowed me to study at my own pace and review material as needed. The CD lectures followed the syllabus and were easy to understand. Most sections had a textbook and/or reading material well defined. There were no surprises once the academic calendar was released if you followed the syllabus.

I enjoyed the ability to confer with my cohort in the discussion board and meet most of them at the Professional conference. The conference was a highlight of my experience as the material discussed was thought provoking and covered a wide range of topics. The faculty for the Professional conference was filled with leaders in the physical therapy field.

My highest recommendation for anyone wishing to further their education in an organized, interesting and thought provoking manner.