University of Pittsbugh

University of Pittsburgh

PA

12/16/2013

Firm

No

Transcripts
Arrange for PTCAS to receive an official transcript from EVERY US college and university you attended. PTCAS will not verify or forward your application until all official US transcripts, application, and correct fee are received. Review the Academic Update section to learn how to submit your updated summer and fall 2013 transcripts and course history to PTCAS.

Application Requirements
To be eligible to apply to the DPT program, applicants must have earned a Bachelors Degree, taken and successfully passed all prerequisite coursework, taken the Graduate Record Exam (GRE-general) within the last five years, and must demonstrate evidence of experience in a physical therapy setting in either a volunteer or paid capacity. Individuals may apply before all requirements are met, providing they will be completed prior to enrollment in the DPT program.

Prerequisite Course Work (minimum credit hours listed is based on a semester system equivalent)
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Chemistry I and II sequence with labs - 8 credit hours Physics I and II sequence with labs - 8 credit hours Biology I and II sequence with labs - 8 credit hours Anatomy (human, vertebrate, comparative or anatomical kinesiology) - 3 credit hours Physiology (human physiology preferred) - 3 credit hours **A two course sequence of anatomy/physiology may meet the anatomy and physiology requirements as long as there is a total of 6 credit hours Statistics - 3 credit hours 1 year of psychology to include general psychology course and either a specialized psychology course such as: developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, psychology of disability, sports psychology - 6 credit hours English Writing (English composition or an upper-division writing course) - 3 credit hours

It is highly recommended that the majority of prerequisite courses be completed prior to submitting application.

Other Admissions Requirements

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Graduate Record Examination - (GRE -general) 3 letters of recommendation: 2 from licensed physical therapists (from applicant's volunteer or work experience in a PT setting) and 1 from a college level professor. Demonstrated evidence of adequate exposure to the field of physical therapy and an appreciation of the breadth, depth, and scope of practice. This can be accomplished through either volunteer or paid work experience in a physical therapy setting; there is no minimum number of hours required. It is preferable for applicants to show evidence of the willingness to work with a variety of patients in different physical therapy settings.