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Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy

Central & East Africa-Based MS to tDPT



The University of Montana is proud to collaborate with Syllabi Consultancy and Rehab Essentials to bring a transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy program to students based 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.  The University of Montana understands there is a discrepancy in cost of living and salaries in the PT profession internationally.  Recognizing this, the University of Montana accommodates and provides access to an affordable pathway for physical therapists residing in these countries to acquire a DPT at a cost that is proportional to the market differential between the US and Central/East Africa.

Our accelerated post professional MS to DPT program is 100% online, budget-friendly, and the fastest path to earn your Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana. For five semesters, you'll immerse yourself in the rigorous curriculum, learn from expert faculty, 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.

Be empowered. Move Your Career Forward.

Throughout this post-professional program you will gain advanced critical thinking and professional knowledge, to apply to the science and art of physical therapy.  You will be empowered to move your career forward and be better prepared to become a leader in physical therapy. And all with a budget-friendly tuition.

This track is 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

Earn an Advanced Degree from an Accredited University

Rehab Essentials and Syllabi Consultancy have partnered with the University of Montana to offer a budget-friendly post professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) degree program that allows internationally licensed working professionals to complete the degree on their terms, online and on their time. Each course within the curriculum is designed to advance critical thinking to the doctorate level while building on clinical skills.  Plus, the University of Montana is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

 

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:
Spring 2025 Cohort December 8, 2024
Summer 2025 Cohort March 30, 2025
 

Projected Semester Start Dates*:

Fall 2024 August 26, 2024
Spring 2025 December 30, 2024
Summer 2025 April 14, 2025

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

Curriculum

  • MS to DPT20 CREDIT, 5 SEMESTER PROGRAM*

* we run 3 semesters a year, starting January, April, and August.

Tuition


*$250 per credit. Payment option is available.


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.

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)

Requirements

 

  • Masters in Physical Therapy Degree or Masters of Science in Physical Therapy Degree
  • Copy of Physical Therapy license or proof of practice in your country of residence/practice
  • Proof of residency 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. Residency in a qualifying country must be maintained for the entirety of the program to qualify for the adjusted tuition.
  • Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
  • Academic equivalency documentation that states your degree is equivalent to a US Masters in PT from Institute of Foreign Credential Services  (select General Analysis)
  • English proficiency results:
    • Taken in the last 2 years
    • Qualifying scores:
      • Duolingo English Test: 120 or better
      • Pearson Academic English Test: 64 or above
      • TOEFL: 92 or better (internet-based test)
      • IELTS: 6.5 or better
      • iTEP: 4.2 or better
      • For students with PT education in English, the proficiency requirement may be waived.  In order to waive the requirement, a letter stating the PT program was taught in English will need to be sent directly from the university to jonathan@rehabessentials.com.
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! 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.

How to Apply

Apply now for only $40 (a savings of $45 from the regular fee)!



Offered by University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials and Syllabi Consultancy.  Please complete the online application using the Apply Now button below.  Then send any questions and all admission requirements to Syllabi Consultancy via the contact information below. For any questions regarding the admission process and the program for 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, visit consultsyllabi.com or contact:

Syllabi Consultancy
Michigan, United States
consultsyllabi.com
info@consultsyllabi.com
Phone: +18102801035

 

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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