Physical Therapy: Advanced Master of ScienceFor experienced physical therapists interested in becoming advanced clinicians equipped with broad theoretical knowledge and sophisticated, contemporary, clinical skills, our master’s program offers a variety of advanced training options that will prepare you for the next step in your career.
Designed to help you significantly advance your depth of knowledge and skills in a particular area of practice, the master’s curriculum includes options for specialization in geriatric, neurologic, or orthopaedic physical therapy or individualized program of study. Offering an interdisciplinary mix of evidence-based academics, clinical research, and advanced clinical experience physical therapists need to prepare for specialization, the program enables therapists to hone core skills in critical inquiry, and basic, behavioral, and clinical sciences as they build upon their critical thinking and clinical decision-making capabilities.
Mentored by master clinicians defining the leading edge of today’s dynamic physical therapy field, our master’s students get the kind of advanced, contemporary clinical preparation that can only be obtained through affiliation with a world-class academic health center. Many MGH Institute graduates have become certified clinical specialists.
This program also allows for customization in how you approach your studies: - Students have the option of full- or part-time study and can choose between taking some classes onsite, online, or hybrid.
- Full-time students can complete the program in five semesters of study, while part-time students usually require 3 - 4 years.
- Courses are offered online or int the evening onsite, with minimal onsite requirements, giving students greater flexibility in balancing work and study.
- Class sizes in the master’s program are small, usually 10 - 20 students ensuring individualized attention while providing opportunities for individualized study and professional growth.
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