Overview

The University of Texas at San Antonio Physical Therapy graduates are fully prepared to treat individuals with disorders across all age groups, regardless of their condition, illness or injury. We strive for our graduates to become the most respected practitioners in their field.

What you'll learn

We offer an entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy degree consisting of 100 semester credit hours of professional-level courses taken over three years (9 semesters). The Doctor of Physical Therapy cohort begins in the summer semester of year one and ends in the spring semester of year three. Our program includes 34 weeks of full-time clinical affiliations. Our students' first year includes courses related to research, pathology, physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, neuroscience, and clinical foundations.During the second year, students apply material learned in the first year and focus on the management of the whole patient with particular emphasis on the examination, evaluation, and intervention of patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and/or cardiopulmonary problems. The third year consists of three 10-week clinical rotations and a selective four-week rotation. In addition, there is a short 10-week semester to allow students to bring together concepts learned throughout the program and prepare them to enter the professional world.

Our faculty are board-certified in a wide variety of specialty areas including clinical electrophysiology, neurology, orthopedics, and cardiopulmonary physical therapy.

Programme Structure

Courses included;

Human Physiology
Professional Issues and Clinical Decision-Making
Gross Anatomy
Exercise and Physiology of Rehabilitation
Research Methods
Cells, Systems, and Disease
Therapeutic Approaches to Pain and Movement Dysfunction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

100 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Antonio, United States

Disciplines

Physiotherapy View 47 other PhDs in Physiotherapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

150 _(verbal)

145 _{(quantitative)}

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Other requirements

General requirements

Two separate applications; (1) PTCAS application and (2) the DPT Supplemental Application are required.
The PTCAS Application, supplemental application, official transcripts, and all supporting documents must be submitted and PTCAS status must be listed as complete by the application deadline.
Bachelor's degree completed by May of the enrollment year.
A grade of C or better in the individual prerequisite classes (a C- will not fulfill a prerequisite)
A minimum of three letters of reference, (at least two, from a licensed physical therapist, each in a different practice setting) directly submitted to PTCAS.
Personal written statement addressing the applicant’s goal of becoming a physical therapist in PTCAS.
Personal résumé
Successful interview with faculty.
Program prerequisites can be in progress at the time of application, but must be completed by the program start date.

Work experience

Submission in PTCAS of a minimum of 50 observation hours gained through volunteering or employment in a physical therapy setting with a licensed Physical Therapist who demonstrates knowledge and understanding of physical therapy.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29589 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29589 USD / year

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In-State

12650 USD / year

≈ 12650 USD / year

Living costs

San Antonio

United States

972 - 1507 USD / month

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Overview

What you'll learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Work experience

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Domestic

Living costs

San Antonio

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