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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Governors State University (GovState)

University Park campus — University Park, Illinois, United States

Study Level
Doctorate / PhD · Doctoral / PhD
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 16,152
Application Fee
USD 75
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum is grounded both in today’s practice and in the profession’s expanding role in patient diagnosis and care. The curriculum is built on a traditional model and uses a systems-based approach. The first year emphasizes foundational courses, especially the basic sciences of gross anatomy, human physiology, pathology, and kinesiology. Coursework builds from the foundational to more sophisticated concepts, with an applied emphasis. One of the strongest features of the program is its clinical experiences. Students complete a total of 34 weeks of full-time clinical experiences. The first clinical experience occurs at the end of the first academic year of courses. Another follows at the end of the second academic year. The remaining clinical experiences occur during the last two terms of study.
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Credential
Doctoral / PhD
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 16,152
Application fee
USD 75
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
1 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

University Park campus

University Park, Illinois, United States

1 University Parkway

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

GovState (Governors State University) is the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving approximately 4,600 students annually in 85 different bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs. GovState features a highly diverse faculty and staff of roughly 1,000 employees that reflect the students and community they serve. GovState provides accessible, high value undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students from across the region and around the world. From its mission statement, Governors State Univer...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.