专业的物理治疗科学博士学位（DScPT）学位课程专为那些获得物理治疗入门学位并且有兴趣获得高级博士学位的物理治疗师而设计，其中包括在博士指导下的个人研究项目委员会。先前已从奥克兰大学或其他地区认可的大学获得合格硕士学位的被录取的申请人可能被允许将博士学位所需的学分减少到32个学分
The post-professional Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) degree program is designed for physical therapists who received an entry-level degree in physical therapy and are interested in obtaining an advanced doctorate which includes an individual research project under the guidance of a doctoral committee. Accepted applicants who have previously earned a qualified master's degree from Oakland University or another regionally-accredited university may be permitted to reduce the credits required for the doctoral degree up to 32 credits