D.P.T. Physical Therapy at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The D.P.T. is an entry-level physical therapy programme within USF Health, with interprofessional education alongside medicine, nursing and public health students. It is accredited by CAPTE and prepares graduates for the National Physical Therapy Examination.

Faculty: Morsani College of Medicine | Department: School of Physical Therapy | Duration: 3 calendar years; 119 credit hours; new cohort each August | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

119 credit hours over three calendar years: movement science, anatomy, neuroscience, physiology, cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular and musculoskeletal clinical problem solving, pediatrics, evidence-based practice, professional issues and three clinical education courses.

Career pathways

Licensed physical therapy practice after the NPTE.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements. Applications through PTCAS. U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a green card. Minimum 3.20 GPA overall and in science/math (PTCAS-calculated). All degree requirements complete or no more than two prerequisite courses outstanding at application. References from licensed physical therapists (three letters submitted through PTCAS). GRE required (no minimum; national average range of 45th-55th percentile recommended). Admission decisions are sent on or before February 1.

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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