Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
54 months
Georgia's first accredited physical therapy program and the initial public institution to provide a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, this program holds a prestigious position in the state's healthcare education. Located in downtown Atlanta at Georgia's biggest urban university, students benefit from proximity to top-tier medical institutions just blocks away.
Students encounter outstanding educational experiences both on campus and through our extensive network of over 200 clinical partners. While many sites are in metropolitan Atlanta, others span nationwide locations from Maine to New York and Wisconsin. Collaborative research projects with faculty allow students to advance evidence-based practice while gaining presentation experience at regional and national conferences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program uses the centralized online application system PTCAS. To apply:
Send official GRE scores to Georgia State (using code 5251)
Create an account with PTCAS (http://www.ptcas.org/home.aspx)
Have official transcripts sent to PTCAS
Complete the PTCAS application
Submit fees to PTCAS
Applicants with credentials from international schools are required to submit transcripts by the appropriate deadline to the Office of Academic Assistance. These transcripts must be official copies and are in addition to the transcripts submitted to the independent evaluation service. If you use Josef Silny & Associates as the independent evaluation service, you will not need to provide transcripts.
Applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores (not more than two years old) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Official scores must be reported from the Educational Testing Service prior to the application deadline. It is recommended that you send a photocopy of your test score with your application materials. The TOEFL is not required of international applicants who have received a degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL including the special home edition)
International Language Testing System (IELTS)
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an English-speaking country
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 60
TOEFL PBT 160
Send official GRE scores to Georgia State (using code 5251)
Create an account with PTCAS (http://www.ptcas.org/home.aspx)
Have official transcripts sent to PTCAS
Complete the PTCAS application
Submit fees to PTCAS
Applicants with credentials from international schools are required to submit transcripts by the appropriate deadline to the Office of Academic Assistance. These transcripts must be official copies and are in addition to the transcripts submitted to the independent evaluation service. If you use Josef Silny & Associates as the independent evaluation service, you will not need to provide transcripts.
Applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores (not more than two years old) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Official scores must be reported from the Educational Testing Service prior to the application deadline. It is recommended that you send a photocopy of your test score with your application materials. The TOEFL is not required of international applicants who have received a degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL including the special home edition)
International Language Testing System (IELTS)
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an English-speaking country
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 60
TOEFL PBT 160
Tuition
USD
24,246