Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DSc)
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Please note:
The professional name of this degree has been changed from
Doctor of Physical Therapy Science (DPTSc) to Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DSc).
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About the program
Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DSc)
The Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy is a research-oriented doctorate degree designed for the physical therapist who wishes to pursue advanced studies in the area of education, research, basic science, and advanced clinical practice.
To be eligible for admission, the applicant must have a bachelor of science in physical therapy from an accredited program and an earned master’s degree. Upon evaluation of transcripts, additional co-requisites may be required, and sequencing of courses may be modified. There is no GRE requirement for acceptance into this program; however, successful completion of a clinical practice based entrance examination and a comprehensive written examination is required. A written dissertation and a defense of the dissertation is a requirement of the program. At the completion of the program, the diploma will be awarded in conjunction with the School of Allied Health Professions and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Since some courses are web based, students admitted into the program must have access to a personal computer (minimum: 300 MHz multimedia) with Internet access (minimum: 56 kbs [v.90 standard]).
Admission
This doctoral degree program leading to the DSc degree is designed for the individual with a degree in physical therapy who wishes to pursue advanced studies in the profession.
To be eligible for admission the applicant must have earned a master's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program or a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program and a master's degree in another area with specific coursework.
Apply
Refer to our school admissions page for complete information on how to apply to this program.
Tuition Costs
The DSc program is 84-quarter units beyond the transitional DPT degree. The current tuition is $510 per quarter unit or a total of $42,840 (tuition only). There is also a fee of $435 per quarter (or $1740 a year) for student fees including: student health coverage, Drayson Center, library etc. The above costs do not include additional expenses such as books, food, personal transportation expenses, and lodging. These costs are the students' responsibility. International students may be subject to additional fees. Tuition rates increase slightly annually.
Program of Instruction
All courses listed below are worth 3 quarter units. Electives must equal 3. There are no units awarded for the comprehensive examination. Total number of units: 84.
YEAR ONE
PHTH 541 Advanced Clinical Practice I
PHTH 542 Advanced Clinical Practice II
PHTH 543 Advanced Clinical Practice III
PHTH 629 Lower Quarter Biomechanics
AHCJ 507 Pharmacology in Rehabilitation Science
AHCJ 516 Clinical Imaging
AHCJ 518 Advanced Physiology I - Neurobiology
AHCJ 527 Medical Screening
AHCJ 551 Professional Systems in Management I
AHCJ 605 Critical Analysis of Literature
AHCJ 699 Directed Study
RELR 525 Dynamics of Christian Leadership
Electives
YEAR TWO
PHTH 535 Research & Statistics I
PHTH 536 Research & Statistics II
AHCJ 506 Education Evaluation & Clinical Assessment
AHCJ 515 Curriculum Development in Higher Education
AHCJ 534 Advanced Neurological Rehabilitation
AHCJ 535 Advanced Physiology II: Exercise & Thermoregulation
AHCJ 556 Administration in Higher Education
AHCJ 564 Group Process and Dynamics
AHCJ 569 Computers/Electronics for Clinicians
AHCJ 598 Comprehensive Examination
AHCJ 599 Directed Teaching
YEAR THREE
PHTH 537 Research & Statistics III
PHTH 538 Research & Statistics IV
PHTH 539 Research & Statistics V
Contact Us
Everett B. Lohman III, DSc, PT, OCS
Assistant Dean of Graduate Academic Affairs - SAHP
Orthopaedic Track Coordinator – Entry-level PT Programs
Director of Post-Professional Physical Therapy (PT) Programs
Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
School of Allied Health Professions
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California 92350
(909) 558-4632, ext., 83171
Fax (909) 558-0995
E-mail: elohman@llu.edu
Please contact elohman@llu.edu directly if you have questions regarding this program.
