Overview

Features

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 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

106 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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 Fees

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Non-residents

55392 USD / year

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Out-of-State

55392 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

45285 USD / year

≈ 45285 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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