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University of Montana - Rehab Essentials

Educating Health Professionals in a Cost-Effective Way

Accelerated Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy

South Asia-Based BS to DPT

  Receive Your Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy in Just Over a Year The University of Montana is proud to collaborate with Ingenious Physical Therapy Associates (IPTA) and Rehab Essentials to bring a transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy program to students residing in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal or Sri Lanka.  Our five semester tDPT program is your fastest path to your 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. Plus, the University of Montana is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

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

Assisting to Advance South Asian PT and Healthcare

This curriculum pathway will allow any BS-tDPT student residing in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal or Sri Lanka  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 $250 per credit) but enrolled students will be taking an average of 6-8 credits per semester.

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 PT’s seeking US PT licensure, must comply with all steps outlined by the FSBPT.

Key Dates

Application & Materials Deadlines:
Fall 2023 Semester August 6, 2023
Spring 2024 Semester December 10, 2023
 

Projected Semester Start Dates*:
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.

South Asia-Based Traditional BS Track

  • Time to Complete7 semesters (6 didactic)
  • Credits Per SemesterAverage 3-5 credits
  • Cost Per SemesterAverage $750*
  • Workload Per SemesterAverage 3 graded items

*The tuition for this 30-credit tDPT program, is $7,500 or $250 per credit. IPTA fees may also apply.

South Asia-Based Accelerated BS Track

  • Time to Complete5 semesters (4 didactic)
  • Credits Per SemesterAverage 6-8 credits
  • Cost Per SemesterAverage $1,500*
  • Workload Per SemesterAverage 7 graded items

*The tuition for this 30-credit tDPT program, is $7,500 or $250 per credit.

South Asia-Based Accelerated BS to tDPT: 5 Semester Program


For the course sequence starting a different semester, learn more here.  Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.

Tuition & Fees

  • For different cohort, learn more here.
  • IPTA Adjusted BS to DPT Tuition$7,500* (regular tuition cost $12,750)
  • Application Fee (non refundable)$85
  • Graduation Fee (non refundable)$45
  • Proctoring Fee (non refundable)$35 per semester
  • IPTA fees may also apply

The tuition for this 30-credit accelerated tDPT program is $7,500, or $250/credit.

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

  • Bachelors in Physical Therapy Degree or Masters Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy Degree
  • Official transcript
  • Proof of residency in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal or Sri Lanka. Residency in a qualifying country must be maintained for the entirety of the program to qualify for the adjusted tuition.
  • Copy of Physical Therapy license or proof of practice in your country of residence/practice
  • Academic equivalency documentation demonstrating US Bachelors or Masters in PT equivalency from World Education Services (WES) or another member institution of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
  • English proficiency results taken in the last 2 years: Non-US licensed applicants whose native language is not English must submit at least the qualifying scores below to be admitted into the tDPT curriculum. If your scores are below those below, applicants are encouraged to complete English as a Second Language course(s) and retake TOEFL, IELTS MELAB, or Duolingo scores before they apply to the program.
    • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 580 or better (paper-based test), 237 or better (computer-based test) or 92 or better (internet-based test)
    • IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5 or better
    • MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery: 82 or better
    • Duolingo English Test: 120 or better
For all applicants seeking a US PT license:
We recommend using a foreign/international credentialing agency that accepts electronic documentation transfer (email, upload, etc). This will significantly reduce the time to have your documents evaluated and thus, get you to your goals sooner! While the tDPT coursework will assist toward the fulfillment of the educational requirements toward US licensure, it does not guarantee a US license. All Foreign-based PT’s seeking US PT licensure, must comply with all steps outlined by the FSBPT.

How to Apply

Offered by University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials and IPTA.  Please complete the online application using the Apply Now button below.  Then send any questions and all admission requirements to Karthik Yadagiri, PT, DPT via the contact below. For any questions regarding the admission process and the program for physiotherapists residing in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, or Sri Lanka, visit www.iptausa.com or contact:

 

     Karthik Yadagiri, PT, DPT

    Ingenious Physical Therapy Associates (IPTA)

    Hyderabad, Telangana, India

    Email: information@iptausa.com

    Phone: +91 9394705178

    WhatsApp: 001-5014286392, 001-9403682718

 

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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