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University of Montana Catalog 2026-2027

Physical Therapy, Doctor of - Post-Professional

General Graduate Program Requirements

Graduate School policies and standards can be found on the Graduate School Policies page

The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing. 

The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any master’s or doctoral requirement is C. The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward a certificate program is B-. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Post-Professional

Baccalaurate Degree to Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Course Requirements

P T 650Screening for Medical Disorder2
P T 651Medical Imaging in Rehabilitation2
P T 652Pharmacology in Rehabilitation2
P T 653Legal and Ethical Issues1
P T 654Clinical Decision Making: Current Principles & Concepts1
P T 655Business and Marketing2
P T 656Coding and Reimbursement1
P T 657Professionalism2
P T 658Critical Assessment3
P T 659Capstone Project4
P T 660Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders2
P T 661Management of Cardiovascular or Pulmonary Disorders2
P T 662Management of Neurological Disorders2
P T 663Management of Integumentary Disorders2
P T 664Wellness and Health Promotion2
Total Hours30

Master's Degree to Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Course Requirements

P T 650Screening for Medical Disorder2
P T 651Medical Imaging in Rehabilitation2
P T 652Pharmacology in Rehabilitation2
P T 653Legal and Ethical Issues1
P T 654Clinical Decision Making: Current Principles & Concepts1
P T 655Business and Marketing2
P T 656Coding and Reimbursement1
P T 657Professionalism2
P T 658Critical Assessment3
P T 659Capstone Project4
Total Hours20