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We ensure our Physical Therapy graduates at the University of Pittsburgh are well prepared to enter the workforce, so we complement our didactic education program with a clinical program that includes 42 weeks of full-time clinical education experience.
The curriculum is designed to emphasize early and intensive integration of our students into the clinical environment throughout their educational program. Our students begin clinical education during the second term in the program and end with 30 consecutive weeks of clinical education after the didactic plan of study.
Programme Structure
Core areas of study include:- Musculoskeletal
- Neuromuscular
- Integumentary
- Cardiopulmonary
- Geriatrics
- Pediatrics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 28 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Disciplines
Kinesiology View 90 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Undergraduate degrees must be conferred and final transcripts received two months (July) prior to the start of the program
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- 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; 40 hours of exposure required.
- It is preferable for applicants to show evidence of the willingness to work with a variety of patients in different physical therapy settings; we prefer to see the 40 hours completed in at least 2 different clinical settings.
- A 'C' grade or higher in all prerequisite coursework
Tuition Fee
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International
51225 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 51225 USD per year during 28 months. -
National
51225 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 51225 USD per year during 28 months. -
In-State
43533 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43533 USD per year during 28 months.
Living costs for Pittsburgh
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Scholarships Information
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