DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy
Areas of Study 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. University / College Required Prerequisites Application Checklist Required by Division of Physical Therapy Education
Social and Natural Sciences
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Description of Program
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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.
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Admissions Requirements
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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:
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)
Required by School of Allied Health Office of Admissions & Recruitment
1. On-line UNMC Supplemental Application
2. $45 non-refundable application processing fee
3. If your native language is not English: verification of English proficiency
4. U.S. or Canadian Citizenship or permanent U.S. resident (be able to provide verification)
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
4. Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores
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: October 1
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Admission Demographics
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Number of Student selected to enter the Physical Therapy Program each year – 50
Average number of applications submitted each year - 164
Average GPA of entering class - 3.70
Average GRE of entering class - 1058
