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University of Montana - Rehab Essentials

Educating Health Professionals in a Cost-Effective Way

Republic of Korea-Based BS to DPT

The University of Montana is proud to collaborate with the Sumok Education Company and Rehab Essentials to bring the post professional Transitional DPT program (tDPT) program to therapists trained in the Republic of Korea. The innovative, world-class curriculum is taught by the best and brightest faculty. The contemporary 100% asynchronous online format engages you from virtually anywhere. 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 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.

Student online taking Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders course.

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 Apply today to maintain balance between life, work, and school, while you earn your online post professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) degree.

Partnering with an Accredited University

Rehab Essentials and Sumok Education Company 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).

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

  • BS to DPT30 CREDIT, 7 SEMESTER PROGRAM*

* we run 3 semesters a year, starting January, April, and August. We also offer an Accelerated Bachelors to tDPT, learn more here.

Tuition


*$425 per credit. Payment option is available.

Course Sequence


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

  • Bachelors in Physical Therapy Degree or Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy Degree
  • Copy of Physical Therapy license or proof of practice in the Republic of Korea
  • Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
  • Academic equivalency documentation that states your degree is equivalent to a US Bachelors in PT from Institute of Foreign Credential Services  (select General Analysis) or another member of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
  • 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 sumok.edu.korea@gmail.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 PT’s 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 the Sumok Education Company.  Please complete the online application using the Apply Now button below.  Then send any questions and all admission requirements to the Sumok Education Company via the contact information below. For any questions regarding the admission process and the program for physiotherapists residing in the Republic of Korean, visit sumokedu.kr information or contact:

Sumok Education Company
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Email: sumok.edu.korea@gmail.com
Phone: +82 010-9483-9742

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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