Northridge,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,244
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
According to U.S. News & World Report, physical therapy ranks among the top healthcare professions. As a physical therapist, you'll make a profound difference in people's lives by assisting with mobility recovery, pain management, and overall health improvement. You'll form lasting connections with patients through ongoing care.
Earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree prepares you to treat patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric populations. Your career opportunities span diverse environments including medical centers, rehabilitation facilities, home care settings, and specialized fields like neurological rehabilitation, athletic conditioning, musculoskeletal therapy, and cancer rehabilitation. Our program leads in physical therapy research, education, and clinical practice. Alumni emerge as innovative professionals ready to influence healthcare systems, communities, and fellow practitioners. Beyond foundational knowledge, you'll master evidence-based approaches to deliver personalized treatment plans for every patient.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions
Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.
All OFFICIAL transcripts for any college or university courses you have completed in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of degree completion.
Official English translations of all academic records.
Completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment in the program.
Admission to graduate studies at CSUN.
Completion of all prerequisite courses or approved substitutions prior to enrollment with a minimum grade of C and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Completion of the Graduate Examination (GRE) prior to filing the application.
The applicant must score at the 50th percentile or higher on at least one area of the GRE if the undergraduate cumulative GPA is less than 3.0.
The applicant must achieve a 3.0 or better on the analytical writing component of the GRE as the direct assessment of writing for the doctoral program.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions
Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.
All OFFICIAL transcripts for any college or university courses you have completed in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of degree completion.
Official English translations of all academic records.
Completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment in the program.
Admission to graduate studies at CSUN.
Completion of all prerequisite courses or approved substitutions prior to enrollment with a minimum grade of C and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Completion of the Graduate Examination (GRE) prior to filing the application.
The applicant must score at the 50th percentile or higher on at least one area of the GRE if the undergraduate cumulative GPA is less than 3.0.
The applicant must achieve a 3.0 or better on the analytical writing component of the GRE as the direct assessment of writing for the doctoral program.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Tuition
USD
32,244