Overview
The Baylor University Doctor of Physical Therapy program delivers a contemporary and evidence-based curriculum using faculty and contributors who are dedicated educators, clinicians, researchers, and leaders in the profession.
Career
There are currently more than 300,000 licensed physical therapists in the U.S. today, treating well over one million people every day.
Physical therapists work in a variety of practice settings including:
- Private outpatient clinics
- Acute care facilities
- Hospitals and in-patient rehabilitation facilities
- Extended care
- Nursing home and skilled nursing facilities
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Psychopathology
- Drugs and Behavior
- Forensic Psychology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- Complete a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to the program start date. Admission may be granted pending completion of the degree.
- Complete all required prerequisite courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) and prerequisite course GPA of 3.00 or greater on a 4.00 scale.
- ALL prerequisite coursework must be completed at regionally accredited colleges and universities.
- Grades Below "C-" in prerequisite courses will not be accepted.
- If a prerequisite course is repeated, the credit hours assigned to the course may be counted only once in fulfilling the required number of hours. The prerequisite GPA will be determined using the highest course grade achieved; however, both grades will be calculated into the cumulative GPA.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 54,018 AUD / year (≈ 38,000 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 54,018 AUD / year (≈ 38,000 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 54,018 AUD / year (≈ 38,000 USD / year)
Living costs
Waco, United States: 1,218-2,257 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarship opportunities are available for this programme.