Maintain balance between life, work, and school and earn your online post professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (ppDPT) 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.
Throughout this post-professional program you will gain advanced critical thinking, professional knowledge, and skills to apply of the science and art of physiotherapy. 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 ppDPT 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.
Use the form above to filter and find your preferred tracks based on your degree, license status, and location.
Schedule an online meeting to ask our admission team questions about the program or application process.
Accelerated Central & East Africa Based BS to DPT
An accelerated track for BS-ppDPT 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
Accelerated Central & East Africa Based MS to DPT
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 (ppDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Syllabi Consultancy and Rehab Essentials in just 1-year! 20 credits, 3 semesters
Accelerated Philippines Based BS to DPT
An accelerated track for Filipino BS-ppDPT 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
Asia & Republic of Korea Based Accelerated BS to DPT
An accelerated track for BS-ppDPT 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
Asia & Republic of Korea Based Accelerated MS to DPT
An accelerated track for MS-ppDPT 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
Asia & Republic of Korea Based BS to DPT
Physiotherapists licensed in the Republic of Korea with a BS can pursue a clinical doctorate (ppDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Sumok Education Company and Rehab Essentials. 30 credits, 7 semesters
Asia & Republic of Korea Based MS to DPT
Physiotherapists licensed in the Republic of Korea with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (ppDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Sumok Education Company and Rehab Essentials. 20 credits, 5 semesters
Central & East Africa Based BS to DPT
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 (ppDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Syllabi Consultancy and Rehab Essentials. 30 credits, 7 semesters
Central & East Africa Based MS to DPT
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 (ppDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Syllabi Consultancy and Rehab Essentials. 20 credits, 5 semesters
International Accelerated BS to DPT
An accelerated track for Internationally licensed BS-ppDPT physiotherapists to complete their Doctorate faster from the University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials. 30 credits, 5 semesters
International Accelerated MS to DPT
Internationally licensed physical therapists with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (ppDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials in just 1-year. 20 credits, 3 semesters
International Licensed BS to DPT
Internationally licensed physical therapists with a BS can pursue a clinical doctorate (ppDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials. 30 credits, 7 semesters
International Licensed MS to DPT
Internationally licensed physical therapists with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (ppDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials. 20 credits, 5 semesters
International Non-Degree Seeking
Internationally-licensed PT physical therapists can meet deficiencies for credentialing from the University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials.
Internationally Licensed BS to OTD
Internationally Licensed MS to OTD
Middle East Based Accelerated BS to DPT
An accelerated track for BS-ppDPT 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 Accelerated MS to DPT
Physiotherapists licensed in Egypt, Jordan, Palestine or Sudan with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (ppDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with the Global Education Service (GES) and Rehab Essentials in just 1 year! 20 credits, 3 semesters
Middle East Based BS to DPT
Physiotherapists licensed in Egypt, Jordan, Palestine or Sudan with a BS can pursue a clinical doctorate (ppDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with Global Education Service (GES) and Rehab Essentials. 30 credits, 7 semesters
Middle East Based MS to DPT
Physiotherapists licensed in Egypt, Jordan, Palestine or Sudan with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (ppDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with the Global Education Service (GES) and Rehab Essentials. 20 credits, 5 semesters
Philippines Based BS to DPT
Physical Therapists licensed in the Philippines can pursue a clinical doctorate (ppDPT) 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
South Asia Based Accelerated BS to DPT
An accelerated track for BS-ppDPT 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 Accelerated MS to DPT
Physiotherapists licensed in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal or Sri Lanka with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (ppDPT) 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
South Asia Based BS to DPT
Physiotherapists licensed in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal or Sri Lanka with a BS can pursue a clinical doctorate (ppDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with the Ingenious Physical Therapy Associates (IPTA) and Rehab Essentials. 30 credits, 7 semesters
South Asia Based MS to DPT
Physiotherapists licensed in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal or Sri Lanka with a MS can pursue a clinical doctorate (ppDPT) from the University of Montana in collaboration with the Ingenious Physical Therapy Associates (IPTA) and Rehab Essentials. 20 credits, 5 semesters