Our accelerated post professional BS 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 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.
Throughout this post-professional program you will gain advanced critical thinking, professional knowledge, and skills to apply of the science and art of physiotherapy. In just 1-3 years, you can have your transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. 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.
*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: 6
Semester Tuition: $2,550
Semester 2
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 3
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 9
Semester Tuition: $3,825
Semester 4
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 6
Semester Tuition: $2,550
Semester 5
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 4
Semester Tuition: $1,700
Semester 1
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 6
Semester Tuition: $2,550
Semester 2
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 3
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 9
Semester Tuition: $3,825
Semester 4
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 6
Semester Tuition: $2,550
Semester 5
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 4
Semester Tuition: $1,700
Semester 1
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 6
Semester Tuition: $2,550
Semester 2
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 3
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 9
Semester Tuition: $3,825
Semester 4
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 6
Semester Tuition: $2,550
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.
TEST
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.
- Bachelors in Physical Therapy Degree or Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy Degree
- Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
- Copy of Physical Therapy license or proof of practice in your country of residence/practice
- Academic equivalency documentation from Institute of Foreign Credential Services that states your degree is equivalent to US Bachelors or 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 :
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 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.
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.