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DPT Physical Therapy at University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The College of Applied Health Sciences offers the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, the entry-level degree for individuals who wish to become licensed physical therapists. At the University of Illinois Chicago, students complete eight terms (33 months) of didactic and clinical education that includes lecture and laboratory courses and clinical experiences.

Faculty: College of Applied Health Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Minimum 122 semester hours required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Letters of recommendation: Two letters are required; no more than five accepted through 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 and professional programmes admit for Fall, Spring and Summer terms depending on the programme; applications for Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 are expected to open on August 1, 2026.

Graduate and professional application deadlines are set per programme, with separate deadlines for domestic and international applicants for most non-online programmes; optional earlier priority, recommended or fellowship dates apply to both.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uic.edu/admissions/

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