Course variations

Course summary

Physical Therapy is a profession committed to improving the quality of life of individuals in every sector of the population. From infants to the elderly and from athletes to those stricken by disease or injury, physical therapists work to restore movement, improve function, and promote healthy lifestyles. Physical therapists are qualified to evaluate and treat nearly any movement impairment. They practice in a variety of settings such as schools, private practice clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, industry, and outpatient clinics. The faculties of the physical therapy program at Bradley University are committed to teaching a foundation of basic sciences such as biomechanics, neurosciences, musculoskeletal, physiology, motor learning, and administrative theory. From this foundation students learn examination, evaluation, diagnostic, and intervention skills. They have ample time to practice their skills in five fully supervised clinical rotations. Graduates will be eligible to apply for licensure.

Program modules

The modules include PT 612 Functional Anatomy I; PT 614 Gross Anatomy I; PT 616 Research I; PT 622 Functional Anatomy II; PT 624 Gross Anatomy II; PT 630 Foundations of Physical Therapy; PT 636 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I; PT 640 Clinical Science I; PT 646 Research II; PT 650 Clinical Education I; PT 662 Neurological Physical Therapy I; PT 666 Research III; PT 670 Human Development Throughout the Lifespan; PT 680 Clinical Science II; PT 700 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II; PT 710 Clinical Education II; PT 710 Clinical Education II; PT 716 Research IV; PT 720 Teaching and Learning Theory in PT; PT 730 Neurological Physical Therapy II; PT 740 Clinical Science III; PT 750 Physical Therapy Administration and Management; PT 766 Research V; PT 770 Applied Exercise Principles; PT 780 Clinical Science IV; PT 790 Cardiovascular/Pulmonary/Integumentary Physical Therapy; PT 800 Clinical Education III; PT 810 Health and Wellness; PT 820 Professional Issues in Physical Therapy; PT 830 Physical Therapy Differential Diagnosis; PT 840 Independent Study (Optional); PT 850 Clinical Education IV; PT 860 Clinical Education V.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicant must have completed a baccalaureate degree with a Health Science major from Bradley University with a C or higher in all required courses or completed a baccalaureate degree with the following courses completed with a C or higher: Chemistry 1 year chemistry sequence for science majors (eg. 6-8 semester hours) with laboratory experience; Physics 1 year physics sequence for science majors (eg. 6-8 semester hours) with laboratory experience; Biology/Zoology 6-8 semester hours with content that includes an introduction to cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics; Anatomy 3-4 semester hours of vertebrate, mammalian, human, or comparative anatomy that includes a laboratory experience; Physiology 3-4 semester hours of vertebrate, mammalian, or human physiology (a two-semester sequence of combined anatomy and physiology will meet the anatomy and physiology requirement); Statistics 3 semester hours of statistics. They must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average in all mathematics and science courses taken and minimum 3.0 grade point average for all courses taken. GRE verbal and quantitative minimum total of 1000 is required. TOEFL score of 600 or higher, TSE of 50 or higher, and TWE of 4.5 or higher is needed for non-native English speaking applicants. Applicants must have skills in computer literacy, communication (written and verbal), medical terminology, and teaching.

Qualification

Doctoral

Awarding body

Bradley University

Department name

College of Education and Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy and Health Science