Admission Fast Facts

DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy
Areas of Study
Social and Natural Sciences

Description of Program
The School of Allied Health Professions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) offers a program leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The program requires a minimum of 3 years undergraduate study prior to admission to the three-year professional program at UNMC. The Division of Physical Therapy Education, established at UNMC in 1970, is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and approved by the Nebraska Department of Education. UNMC enjoys full accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Students in the Division of Physical Therapy Education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center receive a comprehensive entry-level education in a program that includes didactic and clinical coursework, including full-time clinical experience. Upon graduation, students qualify to sit for licensure examination.

Admissions Requirements
Fulfillment of requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. To be considered for admission, the applicant must successfully complete the following prior to matriculation:

University / College Required Prerequisites
Prior to the intended fall semester of enrollment, the applicant must successfully complete 90 semester hours (135 quarter hours) by July 15. If an applicant has not completed a bachelor’s degree prior to enrollment, they must have completed a minimum of three upper level courses (300-400) in a declared major area. Required courses are:
1 Course in Anatomy (Lecture/Lab) 1 Year Chemistry (Lecture/Lab)
1 Course in Physiology (Lecture/Lab) 1 Year Physics (Lecture/Lab)
Note: For the required courses above, we will not accept on line credit.

Application Checklist
Required by the School of Allied Health Professions Academic and Student Affairs
1. On-line UNMC Supplemental Application
2. $70 non-refundable application processing fee
3. If your native language is not English, click this link: English proficiency requirement
4. If you completed coursework from an institution outside the USA: Foreign transcripts

Required by Division of Physical Therapy Education
1. Completion of 90 semester hours prior to matriculation (maximum of 66 semester hours from a community college). A minimum of three upper level courses (300-400) must be taken in a major area prior to enrollment if an applicant will not complete a bachelor’s degree prior to matriculation.
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
3. Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) on-line application (including three (3) letters of reference, which are due by November 1)
4. Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores. Note: New PTCAS admissions cycle begins in July. GRE scores must match the admissions cycle for which you are applying in PTCAS. Do not submit GRE scores to PTCAS prior to the new cycle. Please contact PTCAS or ETS with questions.
5. A personal interview is required to be considered for admission. Interviews are offered to a limited number of qualified applicants before final acceptance is offered by the Admissions Committee.

Application Deadline

Admission Demographics
Number of Student selected to enter the Physical Therapy Program each year – 50
Average number of applications submitted last year - 227
Average GPA of entering class - 3.70
Average GRE of entering class - 1058