Overview

What you will study

The Physical Therapy program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia provides clinical affiliations across the country and in a variety of settings allow students to experience first hand the value of physical therapists in the health care arena.

Physical Therapy is essential to the rehabilitation of people with head or spinal injuries, congenital conditions, arthritis, and neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. PT is an excellent profession for students who are good problem-solvers, interested in health and science, and want to help people achieve their best.

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

restore or improve mobility

relieve pain

prevent or limit disability

promote overall fitness and health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Physiotherapy View 47 other PhDs in Physiotherapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the DPT program is available through regular admission (applicants will have a bachelor’s degree prior to beginning the professional program) or through an early admission option that allows students to enter the professional program with 90 credit hours.

All applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA in the core required courses and the cumulative GPA in the last 60+ credit hours.

On-campus interviews are required for admission to the professional program.

Students who enter without a bachelor’s degree must have satisfied the MU general education and graduation requirements and taken two Writing Intensive courses at MU. These applicants must possess a 3.5 GPA.

All students are strongly encouraged to contact the College of Health Sciences Student Services Office for advisement and planning well in advance of application.

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

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Out-of-State

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11038 USD / year

≈ 11038 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

800 - 1300 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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