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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma, United States

Programme overview

The DPT prepares students to promote optimal health, prevent disability and restore physical function. Physical therapists work in homes, schools, workplaces, outpatient clinics and hospitals with people across the lifespan. Graduates are eligible for the national licensure exam.

Faculty: College of Allied Health  |  Department: Rehabilitation Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Summer  |  Location: Norman, OK, United States

What you will study

108 credit hours in a fixed sequential curriculum spanning anatomy, principles of human movement, orthopedic, neurological and cardiopulmonary physical therapy, differential diagnosis, pathology, and four clinical education courses.

Career pathways

Physical therapist in homes, schools, workplaces, outpatient clinics and hospitals; contributes to health promotion and disability prevention programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution before enrollment; minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and 2.75 science GPA as calculated by PTCAS; all attempts of a course count in GPA. Average GPA of the admitted class is 3.82. Applications are made through PTCAS.

Domestic applicants: USD 16,577 a year (2026-2027). Oklahoma resident tuition. First-year annual tuition estimate only; mandatory institutional fees, college/program fees and the $75 per term international student maintenance fee are excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 40,423 a year (2026-2027). Nonresident tuition (applies to out-of-state and international students). First-year annual tuition estimate only; mandatory institutional fees, college/program fees and the $75 per term international student maintenance fee are excluded. Source

Intake: Summer

Duration: 3 years

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