Dr. Sydney Roset, PhD in Physical Therapy Graduate
The PhD in Physical Therapy at the University of Central Arkansas is designed to prepare students to become scholars and leaders. The scholar not only discovers, integrates, and applies knowledge but also communicates and disseminates it. UCA PhD Alumni Spotlight
The PhD graduate has the ability to make significant contributions to scholarship in physical therapy. Students in a PhD program are required to grasp complex intellectual issues in addition to the highly technical standards necessary for research and scholarship. Link to the UCA Graduate Bulletin Course Catalog.
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Practice experience as a physical therapist is suggested. However, the Advanced Degree Admission Committee will consider applications from students having completed the requirements for the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Although applications are accepted at all times during the year, the preferred dates for receipt of applications are March 1 for summer and fall admission and October 1 for spring admission.
International Students
All international students must also complete an application for international admission through the UCA International Programs office. Please refer to the International Engagement website and the International Admissions website for more information. Among the requirements, international students must provide evidence of financial support for one academic year tuition.
For more information contact:
Dr. Victor Prati
Dr. Victor Prati, PT, PhD, OCS, SCS
Coordinator, PhD Program
Email to: vprati@uca.edu
Department Phone: 501-450-3611