Virginia Commonwealth University - Health Related Sciences

Health Related Sciences

• Combined DPT-PhD Program Available: False
• Must be a PT to enroll: False
• Area(s) of Focus: Interdisciplinary core of courses with a specialty tract in Physical Therapy. The program emphasizes use of distance learning technologies combined with traditional didactic methods. The Department of Physical Therapy has a strong academic record of producing highly credible and clinically relevant science for this program in the areas of health services and musculoskeletal research.
• Program Director: Laurie Cathers, PhD
• Website: https://pt.chp.vcu.edu/degree-programs/phd-programs/
• Program Email: s2lasaff@vcu.edu
• Avg. time to Degree (yrs): 4
• Students Enrolled (total): 1
• Typical # Admitted / yr: 1
• Program Format (e.g. full-time, part-time or either): Either
• PhD Program Structure: Program is adminstered by more than one department - PT program is a member of the administrative group
• Policy for Funding of Part Time PhD Students: Student Pays Tuition and Fees – little or no funding support
• Policy for Funding Part Time Explanation:
• Policy for Funding of Full Time PhD Student: Student Pays Tuition and Fees – little or no funding support
• Policy for Funding Full Time Explanation: