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DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy at University of Florida

University of Florida, United States

Programme overview

The UF Doctor of Physical Therapy is a three-year, eight-semester, 113-credit professional programme that includes 32 weeks of full-time clinical education.

Faculty: College of Public Health and Health Professions  |  Duration: 3 years; 8 semesters; 113 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Gainesville, FL, United States

What you will study

Eight semesters totalling 113 credit hours with 32 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences; students must maintain a 2.67 GPA to graduate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree in any discipline (completed before entry), applied for through PTCAS by November 1. The GRE is not required. Ten prerequisite courses (including general chemistry and physics with labs, psychology, statistics and biology) need a C or better and a 3.0 prerequisite GPA, with five completed by the end of the summer before applying and all within seven years. Minimum three recommendations, a UF-specific essay and observation hours in several types of physical therapy.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 3 years; 8 semesters; 113 credit hours

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