Marymount - Rehab Essentials
Educating Health Professionals in a Cost-Effective Way
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy - BS to DPT
Designed with You in Mind
Maintain balance between life, work, and school and earn your online transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) degree from the Marymount University powered by Rehab Essentials. 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, Marymount University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC). 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.
A World-Class Program with Dr. Ken Harwood,
Dean of the College of Health & Education
Be empowered. Move Your Career Forward.
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 7 semesters, you can have your transitional 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.
World-class professors, just a click away.
The online courses are taught by the best and brightest faculty from all over the United States. As a student, you will have direct access to these expert faculty and to a diverse, experienced peer group. You become part of vibrant, collaborative online community.
Key Dates
| Application Deadline for Spring 2024 semester: | December 10, 2023 |
| Semester Start Dates*: | |
| Fall 2023 | August 27, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 | January 2, 2024 |
| Summer 2024 | April 21, 2024 |
*Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.
Curriculum
- BS to DPT30 CREDIT, 7 SEMESTER PROGRAM
Marymount Universtity is institutionally accredited by SACSCOC, CAPTE does not accredit transitional or post-professional DPT programs.
Tuition
- BS to DPT$14,550*
- Application Fee (non refundable)$50 (Apply for free when you use the fee waiver code MUGRAD2023 by December 10, 2023)
- Proctoring Fee$35 per semester
*$485 per credit. Payment option is available. For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.
Course Sequence
- SEQUENCE: SPRING 2024 COHORT
- For different cohort, learn more here.
- January - April 2024Pharmacology in Rehabilitation (2 credits)
- Clinical Decision Making: Guide To Physical Therapist Practice (1 credit)
- April - August 2024Legal and Ethical Issues for PT's: Considerations in Risk Management (2 credits)
- Business and Marketing (2 credits)
- August - December 2024Medical Imaging in Rehabilitation (2 credits)
- Coding and Reimbursement (1 credit)
- January - April 2025Screening Medical Disorders (2 credits)
- Critical Assessment and Application of Best Evidence (3 credits)
- Professionalism: The Doctoring Profession (1 credit)
- April - August 2025Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders (2 credits)
- Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders (2 credits)
- August - December 2025Management of Patients with Neurological Disorders (2 credits)
- Management of Patients with Integumentary Disorders (2 credits)
- Wellness and Health Promotion: Foundations in Population Health (2 credits)
- January - April 2026Capstone Project for tDPT (4 credits)
For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.
Benefits
- Online courses viewed across any platform and on your time.
- Access to nationally-recognized subject matter experts
- Well-defined curriculum delivers critical content for career advancement
- E-learning solution creates a flexibility to accommodate busy professional and personal lives
- Graduate with a degree from Marymount University, an institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC)
Requirements
In order to apply for the tDPT program at Marymount University, you must reside in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (DC), Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, or Virginia. If you do not reside in one of these states, please visit https://rehabessentials.
If you attained your BPT or BSPT from a CAPTE accredited institute:
- Official transcript(s)
- Copy of US Physical Therapy license
If you attained your BPT or BSPT from a non-CAPTE (or foreign) institute:
- Official transcript(s)
- Copy of US Physical Therapy license
- Academic equivalency documentation demonstrating US Masters in PT equivalency from World Education Services (WES) or another member institution of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE)
How to Apply
Apply for FREE by December 10, 2023! Use the code MUGRAD2023 when you apply and we will waive your application fee.
Applying is easy! Complete the online application and send your required materials to the address below. Please note, on the previous education section of your application only include your BPT or BSPT. Email Jonathan.Scheeler@marymount.ed
Marymount Graduate Admissions
2807 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207
All required materials must be postmarked no later than application deadline noted above in Key Dates. Spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.