DSCPT PROGRAM INFORMATION

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The DScPT degree, the pinnacle of clinical specialty doctorates, develops physical therapists' clinical skills, research and leadership abilities, with concentrations available in Teaching, Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, or Women's Health. The blended program, accessible to licensed therapists in the US or Canada, is primarily interactive online learning and can be finished in 3 to 7 years.

To apply for Andrews University's DScPT program, applicants must have a 4-year US bachelor's degree equivalent, PT license, and two years of clinical experience is preferred. Click "ADMISSIONS" below or contact ptpostpro@andrews.edu for all admissions requirements.

Our curriculum includes advanced courses in leadership, research, orthopaedic manual therapy, women's health and higher education teaching. Classes are available online as well as on-campus with intensives. Click "PROGRAM CURRICULUM" below for more information.

The Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) program at Andrews University is offered in five tracks based on previous experience and certifications. The credits required range from 35-64 credits, and the cost per credit is currently $735. Students may be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning at a reduced rate. Click below for more details about program costs.