Physical Therapy - Doctorate [3 Years]
$32,056 /Yr Other full_time

Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] Physical Therapy

  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
  • Graduates of the program will be prepared to carry out the expanding responsibilities as autonomous health care providers practicing prevention, examination, and intervention in acute care and rehabilitation settings, and in educational and research environments.
  • The DPT Program will also prepare students to contribute to the field of physical therapy through research and other scholarly activities in addition to the utilization of these activities.
  • All classrooms, laboratories and faculty offices are conveniently located in Hazel Hall, which contains state-of-the art teaching and laboratory equipment. The program has a student-centered learning environment with small class sizes which facilitates optimal hands-on learning and early clinical application.
  • Laboratories such as the Neuro and Balance Lab contain equipment such as the Neurocom SMART Equitest Balance System ensuring student exposure to contemporary equipment. The program also features a modern and well equipped Gross Anatomy Laboratory.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Tuition Fees $28530 $29164 $24095
Others $3526 $3526 $3526
Total Fees $32056 $32056 $32056

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level

  • The Physical Therapy Admissions Committee recommends students to the School of Graduate Studies for admission.  Students must meet the following criteria to gain admission to the DPT Program:
  • 1.  Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States or the degree equivalent in another country is required.
  • An overall 3.0 grade point average in all course work attempted and 3.0 average in the science and math courses attempted that are a prerequisite to the program (including any courses taken during the spring and the summer preceding fall admission).
  • 4. Graduate Record Examination – required.  School code is 5400 and department code is 0619. Each applicant's score will be assessed individually