Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy (Chattanooga Campus) in Chattanooga United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Chattanooga United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,760
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Physical therapists, also known as Doctors of Physical Therapy (PTs), are specialists in movement who enhance life quality by prescribing exercises, providing manual therapy, and educating patients. They work across diverse environments such as hospitals, outpatient centers, private residences, educational institutions, athletic facilities, corporate settings, and senior care homes. PTs assess and treat patients across all age groups, from infants to elderly individuals. While they often address injuries, disabilities, and medical conditions, PTs also assist healthy individuals in wellness promotion and injury prevention. Their expertise supports patients in reaching fitness objectives, preserving autonomy, and maintaining active lifestyles.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for Degree Regular Admission an applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent and be in good academic standing at the last institution attended. All GPAs are based on a 4.0 point scale -
2.70 minimum GPA for all undergraduate work taken for the baccalaureate degree or
3.00 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate academic coursework or
3.00 GPA for 30 or more semester hours undergraduate credit after earning the first bachelor's degree or
2.70 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate academic coursework and a 3.00 GPA on fewer than 24 hours graduate coursework or
3.00 GPA for 24 or more graduate hours or
An earned master's degree or higherlevel degree with at least a 3.00 GPA.
Academic credentials:
Official attested copy of degree certificate, listing the name of the degree and date of conferral.
Complete and official transcripts for each year of undergraduate and/or graduate study from all institutions attended, containing all grades earned by the student, including failed and retaken courses.
IELTS - overall minimum score 6.0.
TOEFL IBT - overall minimum score 79.
2.70 minimum GPA for all undergraduate work taken for the baccalaureate degree or
3.00 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate academic coursework or
3.00 GPA for 30 or more semester hours undergraduate credit after earning the first bachelor's degree or
2.70 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate academic coursework and a 3.00 GPA on fewer than 24 hours graduate coursework or
3.00 GPA for 24 or more graduate hours or
An earned master's degree or higherlevel degree with at least a 3.00 GPA.
Academic credentials:
Official attested copy of degree certificate, listing the name of the degree and date of conferral.
Complete and official transcripts for each year of undergraduate and/or graduate study from all institutions attended, containing all grades earned by the student, including failed and retaken courses.
IELTS - overall minimum score 6.0.
TOEFL IBT - overall minimum score 79.
Tuition
USD
17,760