The University of Montana is proud to collaborate with the Sumok Education Company and Rehab Essentials to bring the post professional program (ppDPT) program to students based in the Republic of Korea or other countries in Asia.
The MS to DPT program is 100% online, budget-friendly, and flexible with 24/7 online access to your courses and assignments when you are ready from virtually anywhere. For five semesters, you’ll immerse yourself in the curriculum, learn from expert faculty, build competitive experience, and gain important insight that will help you throughout your career.
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.
Rehab Essentials and Sumok Education Company have partnered with the University of Montana to offer a budget-friendly post professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (ppDPT) 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).
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.
*Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.
Choose your Start Month.
Semester 1
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 3
Semester Tuition: $1,275
Semester 2
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 3
Semester Tuition: $1,275
Semester 3
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 4
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 5
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 4
Semester Tuition: $1,700
Semester 1
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 3
Semester Tuition: $1,275
Semester 2
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 3
Semester Tuition: $1,275
Semester 3
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 4
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 5
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 4
Semester Tuition: $1,700
Semester 1
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 3
Semester Tuition: $1,275
Semester 2
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 3
Semester Tuition: $1,275
Semester 3
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 4
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 5
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 4
Semester Tuition: $1,700
Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.
Below are the requirements to be considered for this program. These should be submitted as part of the application process. If you send documents before applying, we may not be able to match them to your file. See the How to Apply section below for more details.
- 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
- Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
- Academic equivalency documentation from Institute of Foreign Credential Services that states your degree is equivalent to US Masters in PT. Select General Analysis, and have the report sent directly to Rehab Essentials.
- English proficiency results:
- Qualifying scores for English proficiency exam taken in the last 2 years :
- Duolingo English Test: 120 or better
- TOEFL: 92 or better (internet-based test)
- IELTS: 6.5 or better
- Applicants whose PT education was conducted in English may request a waiver of the English proficiency requirement. To do this, your university must send a letter confirming that your PT program was taught in English. This letter should be sent directly to Rehab Essentials, as outlined in the How to Apply section below.
- Qualifying scores for English proficiency exam taken in the last 2 years :
Applying is easy!
- Ensure you have an electronic copy of your physical therapy license and your FCCPT/equivalent evaluation report (if required) to upload during the application process.
- Complete the online application and have official transcripts sent electronically or mailed to the address below:
All required materials must be received via email or postmarked no later than application deadline noted above in Key Dates. Spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.