Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Program Information
Frequently Asked Questions
- What sets Idaho State University's program apart from other programs?
- Integrated Hands-on Clinical Care
- Students begin working directly with patients during the second semester of their first year in the program.
- Students work with patients in our onsite clinics or in a variety of settings (cardiac care, home health, acute care, wound care, pedicatrics and outpatient) through the local hospital, Portneuf Medical Center.
- See our Facilities
- Outstanding Faculty
- All faculty members maintain clinical hours. They work in a variety of settings and are active in the community.
- Our faculty consist of specialists in the areas of pediatrics, sports, neurology, orthopedics, geriatrics and vestibular dysfunction. Three of the faculty members hold ABPTS specialist certification.
- All academic faculty members are doctorally educated.
- See our Faculty
- Incredible Faculty to Student Ratio
- Our maximum class size is 24. With 8 faculty members, we have the luxury of knowing each student individually.
- One on one, individualized attention and interaction is possible.
- Students develop lifelong friendships.
- What is the deadline for admissions?
- Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis with early acceptance occuring in mid-December. See admission process.
- What is the cost to apply?
- Applications fees are nominal but must be paid to both the graduate school and the physical therapy program. See application fees.
- How much does it cost?
- Tuition at Idaho State University is one of the lowest in the nation. We are a state funded school which helps us maintain a lower cost for the students without sacrificing quality. Tuition and fees.
- Students in the physical therapy program, as well as other professional clinical programs on campus, also have professional fees.