Overview

This 3-year, full-time program is designed for individuals who have completed three years of undergraduate work at Simmons or hold a bachelor's degree from another institution. Prospective students must also have completed the necessary physical therapy prerequisite work.

Features

Our students build their skills during full-time clinical internships, which are carefully selected to give students the opportunity to be mentored by experienced clinical practitioners in a variety of patient populations.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Human Anatomy

Clinical Medicine

Movement Science

Concepts & Skills in Physical Therapy

Evidence Based Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A BS or BA degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or university abroad which is recognized by the Ministry of Education in the home country.

At minimum of 30 hours of physical therapy experience is required, which a licensed PT must verify hour using that PTCAS format.

Additionally, for any student who is unable to document a minimum of 30 observation hours by May 1 can submit a brief essay addressing the below prompts. This should be no longer than 500 words.

Complete application

Three letters of recommendation (should include a recommendation from an instructor, a practicing physical therapist and a professional)

Official college transcripts from all institutions attended, whether or not a degree was earned

Verified observation hours

If applicable, additional requirements for international students

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14350 USD / year

≈ 14350 USD / year
Out-of-State

14350 USD / year

≈ 14350 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14350 USD / year

≈ 14350 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boston

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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