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Application requirements and steps for the dual Doctor of Physical Therapy and Ph.D. degree

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible to apply for the dual Doctor of Physical Therapy and Ph.D. degree program you need to meet all the following requirements:

  • Must be enrolled in the DPT program as a first- or second-year student.
  • To determine dual-degree eligibility, submit a pre-application (see your PT faculty advisor).
  • The Ph.D. portion of the dual-degree is FULLY FUNDED with a stipend, health insurance, and project funds.
  • Students should expect a timeline of three to five years post-DPT.
  • To be considered, also view additional application requirements for the Ph.D. in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Learn more about the Ph.D. in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences

Applications are accepted between March 1 and May 1 annually.

Additional information

The Ph.D. portion of the dual-degree is fully funded with a stipend, health insurance, and project funds. Students should expect a timeline of three to five years post DPT.

  1. Complete the interest form below.
  2. Review the Ph.D. in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences application information.

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Information for international students

In addition to the requirements above, international applicants must follow the international application process and admission standards of the Office of International Affairs.

To earn admissions as an international applicant, you must also meet these program requirements:

  • If you are a non-native English speaker, you must meet the minimum requirements for English proficiency.
  • Applicants who complete coursework outside of the United States must have their official foreign transcripts evaluated and translated by an approved independent educational evaluating service based in the United States at their own expense. The evaluation should establish a degree equivalent and course-by-course equivalent for all foreign coursework.

Approved evaluation centers

International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
Phone: 310-258-9451
www.ierf.org

Josef Silny & Associates
7101 SW 102 Avenue
Miami, FL 33173
Phone: 305-273-1616
www.jsilny.com

World Education Services, Inc. (WES)
PO Box 745
New York, NY 10113-0745
Phone: 212-966-6311
World Education Services
www.wes.org

Minimum requirement for English proficiency

The test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) test is used and you must meet the following scores for each sub-section and total.

  • Reading: 22
  • Listening: 22
  • Speaking: 26
  • Writing: 24

Questions about your application?

Contact the School of Health & Human Sciences at iuppotd@iu.edu.