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Our rigorous Physical Therapy - Bioengineering curriculum at the University of Pittsburgh is built around 4 key areas: basic science, clinical science, leadership & professional development, and critical inquiry.
The DPT plan of study integrates the basic sciences and clinical practice, emphasizes evidence based practice and includes a comprehensive array of course offerings in musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary, cardiopulmonary, geriatric, and pediatric physical therapy, as well as course content related to leadership & professional development.
The Department of Bioengineering follows university guidelines on students working toward joint degrees like the DPT-PhD in Bioengineering. Typically, we have waived the life science requirement as comparable coursework is covered in the physical therapy curriculum. DPT/PhD students are also required to complete two teaching practicums before presenting their PhD proposal (comprehensive examination).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Physical Therapy
- Statistics for Bioengineers
- Societal, Political, and Ethical Issues in Bioengineering
- Bioengineering Seminar
- Grant Writing in Bioengineering
- Doctoral Dissertation Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Bio & Biomedical Engineering Physiotherapy Kinesiology View 113 other PhDs in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a field of engineering or closely related (e.g. physics, or applied mathematics, kinesiology).
- Applicants must demonstrate evidence of exposure to the field of PT through volunteer or work experience.
- Applicants must submit 4 letters of reference: one physical therapist with whom the student has volunteered or worked for, two academic advisors, and one work supervisor.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required but competitive applicants typically have a 3.5 GPA or greater.
- Reporting of GRE scores is optional.
Tuition Fee
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International
51225 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 51225 USD per year during 96 months. -
National
51225 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 51225 USD per year during 96 months. -
In-State
43533 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43533 USD per year during 96 months.
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