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Physical Therapy, D.P.T. at Georgia State University

Georgia State University, United States

Programme overview

The physical therapy program is the oldest accredited physical therapy program in the state of Georgia, and the first public program in the state to offer the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. In the heart of Atlanta at the largest urban university in Georgia, we are within blocks of some of the finest healthcare facilities in the country. Exceptional learning opportunities await each student, whether on campus, or at one of our clinical affiliation sites.

Faculty: Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions  |  Department: Physical Therapy  |  Duration: Nine full consecutive semesters, including three summer sessions  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Nine consecutive semesters with a summer start; 144 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions Requirements: Admissions requirements are outlined here: https://lewis.gsu.edu/pt/pt-academics-admissions/pt-admission-requirements/. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program uses the centralized online application system PTCAS. To apply: Send official GRE scores to Georgia State (using code 5251) Create an account with PTCAS (http://www.ptcas.org/home.aspx) Have official transcripts sent to PTCAS Complete the PTCAS application Submit fees to PTCAS

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://lewis.gsu.edu/pt/pt-academics-admissions/

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