DScPT Tuition & Fees: Distance Learning
The cost of the program will be approximately $49,341 Estimates are for the 2022/2023 school year.
The total cost of the program includes:
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Tuition for 64 credits of postgraduate education from Andrews University (AU).
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University fees to allow continuous use of the online library services through AU during the duration of the program and the use of the online classroom services for online course delivery.
The cost does NOT cover any books required for your classes or travel expenses, etc that you may incur attending any on-campus sessions. You are charged per semester for the tuition and fees.
Current tuition at AU for this program is: $714 per regular credit; $418 per credit for prior learning; $255 professional fee per semester and $150 distance education fee per semester.
Tuition may vary each year.
Using these figures, the cost breakdown per semester for the duration of the program is estimated as follows:
Year 1:
| Semester | Semester Course/Fees | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | PTH700 Scholarly Writing and Research | 2 cr | $1,428 |
| PTH732 Clinical Research | 2 cr | $1,428 | |
| PTH841 Gateway to Musculoskeletal Therapy | 3 cr | $2,142 | |
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | |
| Distance Education Fee | none | $150 | |
| Total Semester Cost |
$5,403 |
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| Spring Semester | PTH744 Principles of Contemporary Leadership | 3 cr | $2,142 |
| PTH840 Advanced Topics in Clinical Research | 3 cr | $2,142 | |
| PTH843 Evaluation & Management Lower Quad | 3 cr | $2,142 | |
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | |
| Distance Education Fee | none | $150 | |
| Total Semester Cost |
$6,831 |
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| Summer Semester | PTH830 Medical Diagnostics | 2 cr | $1,428 |
| PTH860 Applications of Clinical Research | 2 cr | $1,428 | |
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | |
| Distance Education Fee | none | $150 | |
| Total Semester Cost |
$3,261 |
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Year 2: |
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| Semester | Course/Fees | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | PTH842 Evaluation & Management Upper Quad | 3 cr | $2,142 |
| PTH844 Integrated Evaluation & Management of the Thorax | 2 cr | $1,428 | |
| PTH748 Education for Healthcare Professionals | 2 cr | $1,428 | |
| PTH836 Medical Screening & Clinical Differential Diagnosis | 2 cr | $1,428 | |
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | |
| Distance Education Fee | none | $150 | |
| Total Semester Cost |
$6,831 |
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| Spring Semester | PTH891 Eval & Management Lower Quad | 3 cr | $2,142 |
| PTH716 Clinical Pharmacology | 2 cr | $1,428 | |
| PTH898 Dissertation Project | 1 cr | $714 | |
| PTH845 COMT Exam | 0 cr | $0 | |
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | |
| Distance Education Fee | none | $150 | |
| Total Semester Cost |
$4,689 |
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| Summer Semester | PTH846 Integration of Spirituality in Healthcare | 3 cr | $2,142 |
| PTH898 Dissertation Project | 1 cr | $714 | |
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | |
| Distance Education Fee | none | $150 | |
| Total Semester Cost |
$3,261 |
Year 3:
| Semester | Course/Fees | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | PTH892 Integrated Eval & Management Upper Quad | 3 cr | $2,142 |
| PTH894 Integrated Advanced Clinical Reasoning | 2 cr | $1,428 | |
| PTH741 Physiological Basis for Exercise Prescription | 3 cr | $2,142 | |
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | |
| Distance Education Fee | none | $150 | |
| Total Semester Cost | $6,117 | ||
| Spring Semester | PTH835 Holistic Care in Physical Therapy | 2 cr | $1,428 |
| PTH893 Segmental Spinal Manipulation | 3 cr | $2,142 | |
| PTH895 SMT Exam | 0 cr | $0 | |
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | |
| Distance Education Fee | none | $150 | |
| Total Semester Cost |
$3,975 |
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| Summer Semester | PTH898 Dissertation Project | 2 cr | $1,428 |
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | |
| Distance Education Fee | none | $150 | |
| Total Semester Cost |
$1,833 |
Remaining Credits
The remaining credits listed below can be fit into any other semester or a separate semester with another distance education fee. Each semester registered for will have the distance education fee
| Course/Fees | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| PTH850 Supervised Clinical Practice | 4 cr | $2,856 |
| PTH898 Dissertation Project | 2 cr | $1,428 |
| Elective Credits* | 4 cr | $2,856 |
*Students with relevant master’s degree course work, special certification(s) and/or continuing education experience may receive a limited number of competency credits.
Contact Us:
If you would like a more specific breakdown of costs based on your previous experience, please forward your CV/Resume including your continuing education and contact hours received for each, a copy of your transcripts, and certifications to ptpostpro@andrews.edu for a more accurate estimate.