St. Ambrose University · USA

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Campus PhD Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

PhD

Starts

Fall start date

Introduction

Doctor of Physical Therapy is a PhD program taught at St. Ambrose University, USA. Intake: Fall start date. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (28-month program) options.

St. Ambrose University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program prepares students to be physical therapists with training in evidence-based care and promoting movement and function for patients across all ages and conditions. The curriculum progresses from basic, social, and clinical sciences and includes preparation for National Physical Therapy Exam, development of professional identity, and a person-centered approach to client care.

The program is a rigorous full-time 28-month on-campus program with 6 clinical education experiences. Clinical education totals 35 weeks, starting with clinics in the first year, and includes inpatient acute care and long-term clinical education with rotations in acute care, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and outpatient orthopedic settings. The program also requires service work and includes interprofessional practice with students in OT, speech pathology, and social work.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Physical Therapy at St. Ambrose University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by St. Ambrose University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by St. Ambrose University as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Apply by December 1
Accelerated pathways: Apply as a senior in high school or college freshman to begin the DPT program after your junior year of college.