Physical Therapy (PhD)

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Applications for a Fall 2025 start are due June 30, 2025.

Application Procedures

All of the following documents must be received by our admissions office by the application deadline: 

1. A completed application form along with a non-refundable application fee of $50.
2. Official transcripts from all undergraduate, professional, and graduate institutions attended, sent directly to the NSU Office of Enrollment Processing Services from other institutions.
3. Professional experience information.
4. Three recommendations from individuals who can evaluate applicant's performance as a physical therapist and/or the applicant's potential for doctoral studies. One of them must come from a physical therapy professor with a terminal research doctoral degree. 
5. A statement of purpose indicating professional and research interests (see instructions).
6. If applicable for foreign applicants, English proficiency scores from TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS, etc. See NSU's language proficiency requirements for more guidance. 

NOTE: An interview may also be required at program director's discretion after initial application review. 

Please contact the admissions office (see bottom of page for contact info) if you have any questions regarding application submission.

Foreign Coursework

Coursework taken at a foreign institution must be evaluated for U.S. institution equivalence by one of the three agencies listed below. Your evaluation should include a GPA calculation.

• Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) *
  124 West Street South, 3rd Floor
  Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
  Phone: (703) 684-8406*
  www.fccpt.org
  *This agency specializes in evaluation for U.S. PT licensure. Please make sure you ask for a GPA calculation.

• International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (ICD)
  3600 Market Street
  Suite 450
  Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
  Phone: (215) 243-5858
  Fax: (215) 349-0026
  www.icdeval.com

• International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (IERF)
  PO Box 3665
  Culver City, CA 90231-3655, USA
  Phone: (310) 258-9451
  Fax: (310) 342-7086
  www.ierf.org 

All admissions materials must be sent to:

Enrollment Processing Services
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue, P.O. Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-9905

Applicant Evaluation

After an evaluation of their credentials, qualified applicants may be contacted for a phone or online interview.

Additional Information

For more information, please contact admissions counselor Ms. Rebecca Johnson at rjohnso2@nova.edu or (954) 262-1111.