Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at MGH Institute of Health Professions prepares students for a career as a physical therapist, consultant, educator, administrator, and clinical scholar. The program focuses on alleviating physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Program courses include: anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pathological physiology, physical growth process, physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer physical therapy degrees.

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MGH Institute of Health Professions (Merrimack)

315 Turnpike St, North Andover, MA

The MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing is a private graduate school founded by Massachusetts General Hospital in 1977 as a successor institution to the diploma nursing school run by the hospital. The original Master of Science in Nursing is joined by the Doctor of Nursing Practice, one of the nation’s first four such accredited programs. Subsequently, an accelerated B.S.N. program and two certificate programs were introduced.

The School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and is located in Boston, Mass. As a private school, tuition is far more expensive than the average for nursing schools, and per credit cost is $1,114 for both in-state and out-of-state students for the MS program or higher. The accelerated B.S.N. program tuition averages approximately $59,000 for the entire course. Program credits vary between 91 and 104 for post graduate courses, and 54 for the accelerated B.S.N. programs. The school enrolls over 1,200 students every year. Financial aid is an option for qualifying students, and the Financial Aid Office administers approximately $30 million in loans and $4.5 million in scholarships.

Student life is rich and varied at the Boston campus, with several activities and organizations to choose from. Several clubs have been formed to cater to diverse extracurricular tastes, such as Crossroads (a Christian fellowship group), the Student Emergency Response Team and IHP Musicians. Campus facilities are state-of-the-art and include a library, a recreation center and other resources.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. MGH Institute of Health Professions has offered the following program levels for students:

• Post-Masters Certificate
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Physical Therapists

Description

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physical therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 34.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).