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
World-class professors, just a click away.
The online courses are taught by the best and brightest faculty from all over the United States. As a student, you will have direct access to these expert faculty and to a diverse, experienced peer group. You become part of vibrant, collaborative online community.
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.
Designed with You in Mind
Maintain balance between life, work, and school and earn your online transitional 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.
Key Dates
| Application & Materials Deadlines: | |
| Fall 2023 Semester | August 6, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 Semester | December 10, 2023 |
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Projected Semester Start Dates*: |
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| Spring 2023 | January 2, 2023 |
| Summer 2023 | April 17, 2023 |
| Fall 2023 | August 28, 2023 |
*Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
