PhD in Physical Therapy/Therapist (PhD)

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Graduates are qualified to become licensed physical therapists in the United States. The programme emphasizes clinical training through hands-on experience in major Boston healthcare facilities. Students engage in case-based learning with small class sizes and direct faculty mentorship. The curriculum integrates patient care, assessment, and treatment planning across diverse clinical settings.

The programme requires 120 credits, including coursework, clinical rotations, and a capstone project. Students complete 30 weeks of clinical education across multiple healthcare environments.

Graduates work as licensed physical therapists in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, and sports medicine facilities.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Submission of GRE scores, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically completed in three years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 66% of applicants.

Simmons University, founded in 1899 and located in Boston, blends a strong liberal arts tradition with career-focused professional programs. With about 6,364 students and 61 programs across undergraduate and graduate levels, Simmons emphasizes personalized learning, experiential education and professional preparation. Its urban setting connects students to internships, research collaborations and cultural resources across one of the United States’ leading academic and healthcare hubs.

Academic life at Simmons features small classes, interdisciplinary study and opportunities to translate classroom learning into practice through internships, practicums and applied projects. The university’s career services and alumni network support job placement while faculty mentorship helps students develop professional portfolios and industry contacts. Programs span healthcare, business, education, the arts and technology, each oriented toward employability and real-world impact.

Campus life balances a close-knit community with access to Boston’s museums, hospitals, startups and arts scene, providing international students both support and vibrant opportunity. Practical services include orientation, housing assistance and international advising to ease transition into study and life in the city. Prospective applicants should review program requirements, application deadlines and scholarship options to find the Simmons pathway best aligned with their academic and career goals.