Admission and Financial Aid

*Applications are accepted for Fall Semester only and must be submitted by December 15th of the previous year (effective Fall 2007-2008 Academic Year).*

To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy Program, applicants must meet the following requirements. Applicants must have:

• Graduated from an accredited physical therapy program or possess professional credentials to become licensed in the United States;
  
• A master's degree in physical therapy or a closely related field of study
  
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 in all course work.
  
• Two letters of reference from graduate faculty that indicate an aptitude for advanced and original research as well as the ability to write and communicate effectively; and
  
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.

• $21,000 stipend for each academic year
  
• Full tuition stipend
  
• Health benefits