As the top ranked school for physical therapy study, the University of Southern California offers students a high quality education when pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Students can complete the program in three years, learning a wide variety of skills needed for a successful career in physical therapy. Course options include cellular systems and physiology, musculoskeletal anatomy, neuroanatomy, pharmacology and evidence for physical therapist practice. In addition, the entire final semester of studies is spent in a clinical internship program, practicing skills in the real world.
As of the 2010-2011 academic year, tuition for the Doctor of Physical Therapy are $51,000 per year for the first two years and $30,000 for the final year. The financial aid office offers many options for assisting students with paying for their education.
University of Southern California
Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 155
Los Angeles, CA 90089
323-442-2900
pt.usc.edu/
"US News and World Report" ranked the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Pittsburgh as the second in the nation, making the school a top choice for students looking to pursue a physical therapy degree. The program combines practice and science to teach students the fundamentals and skills that will be put to use upon graduation. The program requires three years of full time study to complete and includes studies in pediatrics, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal. Students are also required to complete a paid clinical internship program, learning hands-on skills under the supervision of working professionals.
For students in the 2010-2011 academic year, tuition costs are approximately $25,000 per year. Financial aid options are available.
University of Pittsburgh
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS)
4020 Forbes Tower
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-383-6558
shrs.pitt.edu
The Program in Physical Therapy offered by Washington University--St. Louis gives students the opportunity to earn their Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, as well as continue their education through post doctoral fellowships. Courses are taught by working professionals in the field of physical therapy, who provide students with real world experiences to prepare them for their future career. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program requires three years to complete and includes studies in the fields of diagnosis and evidence; kinesiology; human anatomy; exercise physiology; and four courses in clinical practice.
Prospective students can expect tuition costs of $15,000 per academic semester as of 2010. Financial aid options are available.
Washington University - St. Louis
School of Medicine
4444 Forest Park Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-286-1400
physicaltherapy.wustl.edu