The University of Montana and Strelis™, formerly Rehab Essentials are proud to bring the post professional program (ppDPT) program to Philippines-based students.
Our accelerated BS to DPT program is 100% online, budget-friendly, and the fastest path to earn your Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana. For five semesters, you’ll immerse yourself in the curriculum, learn from expert faculty, build competitive experience, and gain important insight that will help you throughout your career.
Throughout this post-professional program you will gain advanced critical thinking, professional knowledge, and skills to apply of the science and art of physiotherapy. You will be empowered to move your career forward and be better prepared to become a leader in physiotherapy.
This program is perfect for foreign trained therapists looking to attain a DPT and to either meet license requirements or continue to practice in their native country. All courses taken through this program are graduate level courses. While the ppDPT coursework will assist toward the fulfillment of the educational requirements toward US licensure, it does not guarantee a US license. All physical therapists seeking US PT licensure should follow all steps outlined by the FSBPT.
With this collaboration, a Filipino PT that resides within the Philippines can apply and enroll in the transitional Doctor in Physical Therapy (ppDPT) program at the University of Montana. As long as the applicant meets the requirements set forth, they may matriculate through the ppDPT curriculum towards the end goal attaining their DPT. The total cost of the program is still the same (30 credits at $250 per credit) but enrolled students will be taking an average of 6-8 credits per semester.
This track is for foreign trained therapists looking to attain a DPT and to either meet license requirements or continue to practice in their native country. All courses taken through this program are graduate level courses. While the ppDPT coursework will assist toward the fulfillment of the educational requirements toward US licensure, it does not guarantee a US license. All physical therapists seeking US PT licensure should follow all steps outlined by the FSBPT
*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: 6
Semester Tuition: $1,500
Semester 2
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $1,250
Semester 3
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 9
Semester Tuition: $2,250
Semester 4
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 6
Semester Tuition: $1,500
Semester 5
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 4
Semester Tuition: $1,000
Semester 1
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 6
Semester Tuition: $1,500
Semester 2
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $1,250
Semester 3
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 9
Semester Tuition: $2,250
Semester 4
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 6
Semester Tuition: $1,500
Semester 5
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 4
Semester Tuition: $1,000
Semester 1
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 6
Semester Tuition: $1,500
Semester 2
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 5
Semester Tuition: $1,250
Semester 3
Jan - Apr
Total Credits: 9
Semester Tuition: $2,250
Semester 4
Apr - Aug
Total Credits: 6
Semester Tuition: $1,500
Semester 5
Aug - Dec
Total Credits: 4
Semester Tuition: $1,000
Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.
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 are seeking to attain a DPT:
- Bachelors in Physical Therapy Degree or Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy Degree
- Copy of Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) issued PT license
- Proof of residency in the Philippines.
- Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
- If you attended an affiliated university with Preferred Enrollment Status, academic equivalency documentation and English proficiency testing requirements will be waived.
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.