Lebanon Valley College

PhD in Physical Therapy/Therapist (PhD)

Annville, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee
  • Applications currently open

About PhD Physical Therapy/Therapist

Applications for the May 2027 intake are due by Oct 15, 2026; tuition is Estimated total tuition and fees, based on 2026–27 rates, is $133,034 before applicable scholarships and other aid..

This is a full-time, on-campus Doctor of Physical Therapy program that takes three years to complete. Students receive hands-on training in clinical and community settings while studying patient care across all age groups. The curriculum includes in-person coursework and 30 weeks of full-time clinical education. Students treat patients with musculoskeletal injuries, neurological disorders, and disabilities during their training.

The program requires 112 credits, including coursework, a dissertation, and 30 weeks of full-time clinical education. All credits are for the full Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

Graduates work as licensed physical therapists in clinical settings treating patients from infancy through adulthood.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Required documents include transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 112 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, 3 years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 75% of applicants.

About Lebanon Valley College

Campus life at Lebanon Valley College centers on a supportive community in Annville, Pennsylvania. The 370-acre campus includes a dining hall, student clubs, activities, affinity groups, service opportunities, arts and music, and 26 varsity sports. More than a third of undergraduates participate in varsity athletics. International students are welcomed through campus traditions such as the annual flag-raising ceremony, while Culture, Community, and Belonging staff and affinity clubs provide additional ways to connect. The college also offers online learning and community service activities. Academic options cover more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. Undergraduate majors are designed to prepare students for careers, and graduate programs support students seeking to advance or change their professional direction. Direct-admit 3+1 and 3+2 pathways allow students in several disciplines to move from an undergraduate degree into a master's program or Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The Breen Center for Career and Professional Development connects students with internships and employers. Graduate and professional options include master's, doctoral, post-baccalaureate, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, and athletic training programs. International applicants can use the college's dedicated admission pathway. Most undergraduate programs offer rolling admission, and applications may be submitted through the LVC Application Portal or Common App. Transfer students may receive up to 90 credits toward a bachelor's degree.

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