Northwestern University - DPT/PhD (Eng) Dual Degree Program

DPT/PhD (Eng) Dual Degree Program

• Combined DPT-PhD Program Available: False
• Must be a PT to enroll: False
• Area(s) of Focus: Movement and Rehabilitation Science (MRS) research focused on understanding the mechanisms involved in movement disorders and developing alternative therapies and devices to address these impairments.
• Program Director: Julius P.A. Dewald
• Website: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/pthms/education/dpt-phd/index.html
• Program Email: MRS-PhDs@northwestern.edu
• Avg. time to Degree (yrs): 7
• Students Enrolled (total): 15
• Typical # Admitted / yr: 3
• Program Format (e.g. full-time, part-time or either): Full Time Only
• 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: Tuition and fees usually covered, but not guaranteed
• Policy for Funding Full Time Explanation: