Hey guys,
So posting on here trying to get some feedback on the options I have for PT school. I am a US/UK dual citizen so applied to schools in both countries and I have been accepted to schools in both. Now, as far as I know the US is the only place doing the DPT and most other countries are some form of bachelors or equivalent. The program I have gotten into is an accelerated Masters, so instead of a 3 year program the school has made it a 2 year.
I am trying to weigh my options between attending a school here in the US or in the UK. One of my large motivating factors is the cost. At the US school I am looking at around 100K in loans, about 25k a year (75k in tuition alone) plus I'd say around 8-10K living expenses for rent and everything else. And that's the cost to attend my alma mater, instate but living away from home. For me, the costs for attendance in the field are excessive now, but it is what it is. However, the other option is better financially. In the UK because I am a citizen also, the tuition is nearly paid for by the government. Basically I am looking at saving 80K, which is a large chunk of change. I would have minimal tuition costs, and my living expenses would be minimal because I will be able to live with family while attending there. I have a few concerns though.
My main concern is the ability to come back and work in the US if I wanted. The degree in England is currently a two year masters program, similar to what the US had up until the DPT conversion. From what I have read I would have to apply for accreditation, and once (if) approved I can sit for the state boards... I believe that is the current process. I wont have any Visa issues or anything like that since I am a US citizen too.
The accreditation process to me seems like its sort of at the discretion of the company accrediting though. So I feel like there could be some discrepancies that would require maybe a few more courses were I to come back to the states. That doesnt seem an issue but I am just fearful that if I attend overseas and come back that I could be completely shut out and told im unable to ever be accredited here. I cant see that being the case.
So I kinda am just looking for some feedback on what you all think. Im fighting a tug a war battle between the costs and the process it will take to come back to the US and work. Also, would love to hear from anyone that may have already completed the process of being accredited from a school in england. Any feedback on the topic that could help me make a decision would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
So posting on here trying to get some feedback on the options I have for PT school. I am a US/UK dual citizen so applied to schools in both countries and I have been accepted to schools in both. Now, as far as I know the US is the only place doing the DPT and most other countries are some form of bachelors or equivalent. The program I have gotten into is an accelerated Masters, so instead of a 3 year program the school has made it a 2 year.
I am trying to weigh my options between attending a school here in the US or in the UK. One of my large motivating factors is the cost. At the US school I am looking at around 100K in loans, about 25k a year (75k in tuition alone) plus I'd say around 8-10K living expenses for rent and everything else. And that's the cost to attend my alma mater, instate but living away from home. For me, the costs for attendance in the field are excessive now, but it is what it is. However, the other option is better financially. In the UK because I am a citizen also, the tuition is nearly paid for by the government. Basically I am looking at saving 80K, which is a large chunk of change. I would have minimal tuition costs, and my living expenses would be minimal because I will be able to live with family while attending there. I have a few concerns though.
My main concern is the ability to come back and work in the US if I wanted. The degree in England is currently a two year masters program, similar to what the US had up until the DPT conversion. From what I have read I would have to apply for accreditation, and once (if) approved I can sit for the state boards... I believe that is the current process. I wont have any Visa issues or anything like that since I am a US citizen too.
The accreditation process to me seems like its sort of at the discretion of the company accrediting though. So I feel like there could be some discrepancies that would require maybe a few more courses were I to come back to the states. That doesnt seem an issue but I am just fearful that if I attend overseas and come back that I could be completely shut out and told im unable to ever be accredited here. I cant see that being the case.
So I kinda am just looking for some feedback on what you all think. Im fighting a tug a war battle between the costs and the process it will take to come back to the US and work. Also, would love to hear from anyone that may have already completed the process of being accredited from a school in england. Any feedback on the topic that could help me make a decision would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
