Physical Therapy (PhD)
About the Program
Program Objective
To prepare leaders in the profession of physical therapy who can serve as change agents in the profession to address health issues through the life span, negotiate/advocate services for clients, educate clients and students, consult with organizations, and contribute to the profession through research.
Target Applicant
This program is for physical therapists interested in obtaining skills needed for academic/research careers.
Delivery
The distance hybrid program allows students to participate from anywhere in the world. Delivery depends on the semester and what courses you are taking:
- There is no required on-campus time during the summer semester, except for students taking certain elective courses.
- There is no required on-campus time during the fall semester. For core courses offered in the fall, there are 2-4 days of online synchronous time (typically in October) that you can complete from anywhere without traveling to Florida.
- Students come to our Fort Lauderdale campus once a year, in the winter semester (typically in March), for 2-4 days, depending on course selection. This in-person requirement applies only to the didactic portion of the program (before the start of dissertation).
- The dissertation process is entirely online, including the dissertation defense.
Admissions and Curriculum Information
Please use the left-side menu, PhD PT section (top menu if browsing on a phone), to explore more details about our program including how to apply, admissions criteria, and curricular plan.