Maintain balance between life, work, and school and earn your online post professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (ppDPT) degree from the University of Montana. The innovative, world-class curriculum is taught by the best and brightest faculty. The contemporary 100% online format engages you from virtually anywhere, when you are ready, on your schedule and at your pace. And all with a budget-friendly tuition. Plus, the University of Montana is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
You have 24/7 online access to your courses and assignments when you are ready from virtually anywhere. Courses can be viewed and reviewed anytime within the semester. Deadlines and key dates for assignments, quizzes and exams are easily found in the course dashboard to keep you on track.
Throughout this post-professional program you will gain advanced critical thinking, professional knowledge, and skills to apply of the science and art of physiotherapy. In just 1 year, you can have your post professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. You will be empowered to move your career forward and be better prepared to become a leader in physical therapy.
In addition to the doctorate programs, we also offer a Rehabilitation Administration Certificate (RAC) that helps prepares allied health and rehabilitation professionals to become future managers and leaders in the evolving healthcare environment. The RAC program can be added to your degree program (just 3 additional credits) or taken as a standalone certificate program.
Learn more about the RAC program here.
- 100% online and asynchronous solution creates flexibility allowing you to study on your schedule and view your courses on almost any internet connected device
- Budget-friendly tuition
- Communicate directly with our expert faculty
- Contemporary content from nationally-recognized subject matter experts
- Advanced critical thinking and professional knowledge you can apply immediately in your Physical Therapy role
- You will be empowered to move your career forward
- Prepared to become a leader in physical therapy
- Graduate with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Montana, an institution accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
*Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.
Choose your Start Month.
Semester 1
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 3
Semester Tuition: $1,275
Semester 2
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 3
Semester Tuition: $1,275
Semester 3
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 4
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 5
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 4
Semester Tuition: $1,700
Semester 6
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 6
Semester Tuition: $2,550
Semester 7
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 4
Semester Tuition: $1,700
Semester 1
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 3
Semester Tuition: $1,275
Semester 2
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 3
Semester Tuition: $1,275
Semester 3
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 4
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 5
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 4
Semester Tuition: $1,700
Semester 6
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 6
Semester Tuition: $2,550
Semester 7
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 4
Semester Tuition: $1,700
Semester 1
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 3
Semester Tuition: $1,275
Semester 2
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 3
Semester Tuition: $1,275
Semester 3
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 4
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $2,125
Semester 5
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 4
Semester Tuition: $1,700
Semester 6
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 6
Semester Tuition: $2,550
Semester 7
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 4
Semester Tuition: $1,700
Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.
Students can complement their ppDPT degree with the Rehabilitation Administration Certificate (RAC). This option adds three focused courses in value-based care, leadership, and a capstone project, designed to prepare you for management roles in today’s evolving healthcare environment.
Students may select the RAC option during the application process.
*Available to PTs, PTAs, ATCs, Ex Phys, M Ex Sci, NPs, PA’s & licensed nutritionists, massage therapists, and personal trainers with at least a bachelor’s degree **RAC ONLY – If you would like to take the combined ppDPT and Rehabilitation Administration Certificate, then you would complete the requirements associated with the ppDPT application. Tuition is $425 per credit. Payment option is available.
Below are the requirements to be considered for this program. These should be submitted as part of the application process. If you send documents before applying, we may not be able to match them to your file. See the How to Apply section below for more details.
If you attained your BPT or BSPT from a CAPTE accredited institute:
- Copy of US Physical Therapy license
- Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized clearinghouse
If you obtained your BPT or BSPT from a non-CAPTE (or foreign) institute:
- Copy of Physical Therapy license
- Copy of FCCPT (or equivalent) evaluation report
- Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
Applying is easy!
- Ensure you have an electronic copy of your physical therapy license and your FCCPT/equivalent evaluation report, and English proficiency (as required above) to upload during the application process.
- Complete the online application and upload the required materials to the application portal. You can log back into the portal at any time to add your required materials that are not currently available.
- Send official transcripts or academic credentialing reports electronically (as required above) to the University of Montana – Missoula or have them emailed directly to gradschool@umontana.edu.
All required materials must be uploaded to the application portal or received via email no later than application deadline noted above in Key Dates. Spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.