Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at University of Iowa

Programme overview

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is the entry-level professional degree for physical therapists. Based on the number of outstanding applicants, approximately 50 students are annually enrolled in the DPT program. Programs designed to lead to professional licensure are subject to federal regulations regarding informational disclosures.

Faculty: Carver College of Medicine | Department: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science | Duration: 104 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Doctor of Physical Therapy requires a minimum of 104 s.h. and is completed in two and a half years.

Career pathways

The employment outlook for physical therapy graduates is strong. Opportunities exist for professional practice in inpatient, outpatient, and community-based organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website. They must have completed a baccalaureate degree and all prerequisite coursework from an accredited institution in the United States, or anticipate completing the degree before enrolling in the DPT program. They must have a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 and must have completed the following prerequisite coursework, preferably with a GPA of at least 3.00. All applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. They must take the test early enough for their scores to be received prior to the application deadline. Prerequisite Science Courses All science courses should include the appropriate laboratory instruction, if available. The prerequisite courses must be taken for a letter grade.

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 admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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