Doctor of  Physical Therapy (DPT)

How to Apply Clinical Education Website Enrollment Criteria Expenses and Financial Assistance Prerequisite Courses Physical Therapy Faculty Sequence of Courses Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) Doctor of Physical Therapy Factsheet (pdf)

 

Attention Prospective Students

The Physical Therapy Program's Annual Informational Open House will be held Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm in the auditorium of the new Student Union (Building 58). Come and meet the faculty, hear from current students, tour our facility, learn about the admissions process and our dynamic program.

For more information, please contact Mary Lundy or call 904.620.2841. Click here to download our Open House brochure (pdf).

 

Introduction
Physical therapists are health professionals who work with individuals in preventing, evaluating, and treating physical dysfunction and injury. An understanding of human movement serves as the foundation for the practice of physical therapy. The physical therapy program at the University of North Florida (UNF) provides graduates with the knowledge and skills to become generalist practitioners of the highest caliber. Physical therapists are graduates of an accredited physical therapy program who have passed a licensure examination.  UNF's Physical Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), and graduates are eligible to take the national licensure examination.

Applicants to the professional physical therapy program must have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of North Florida prior to entering the program.  The professional curriculum, all of which takes place at the Doctoral level, consists of approximatly 102 credit hours taken over eight semesters. Applicants must comply with all requirements and procedures of the University of North Florida related to admission to graduate level programs.      
   
The number of students admitted each year will be determined by the Brooks College of Health, in consultation with physical therapy program faculty, with consideration of the resources available to the program, the quality and size of the applicant pool, and current market conditions. Students who meet minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to the program. Normally, 36 students will be admitted to the program each year.

Application deadline for the Physical Therapy program (DPT) fall 2010 admission is Monday, February 15th, 2010.	Attention UNF prospective DPT students ! Sign up for the program's email newsletters by entering your email address in the sign-up box below
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Criteria for Enrollment in the DPT Program

Prerequisite Courses:

Expenses and Financial Assistance
Tuition rates for the Physical Therapy Program are set by UNF’s Board of Trustees.  Resident and nonresident tuition rates differ substantially. The curriculum requires students to enroll in at least 14 semester hours each fall and spring and at least 8 semester hours each summer. The cost of housing and transportation will vary substantially depending on student choices from the various alternatives available on and off campus.

Students in the professional program will incur additional expenses, including laboratory fees in some clinical courses; the cost of laboratory and clinical uniforms; fees and costs associated with attendance at professional state/local conferences and meetings; membership in professional organizations; health insurance; and liability insurance. Students will also be responsible for transportation and living expenses associated with clinical internships and immunizations and health screening as required by clinical facilities.

The physical therapy curriculum is rigorous and requires a substantial commitment of student time. Students will need to remain flexible with their time to participate fully in laboratory sessions, clinic visits, and internships. Most students are unable to maintain regular employment during enrollment in the program. Availability of scholarships, fee waivers, and assistantships is very limited. Those requiring financial assistance while enrolled in the program should contact the UNF Financial Aid Office for possible sources.


Curriculum

Applying to UNF’s DPT Program
This is a summary of the steps required to complete the application process for UNF’s DPT Program.  Keep in mind that you are applying to the Physical Therapy Program and Graduate School with the same application.  If you are a current or former UNF student, the application process is slightly different (see below). Please note, submitting all application materials prior to the application deadline may result in early notification.  Therefore, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.  The  application period starts on September 1st.

 
Click here if you would like to view more detailed instructions from the Graduate School’s website.
Click here if you are an international applicant.

If you have questions about the application process please call the Graduate School at 904-620-1360 or the Physical Therapy Program at 904-620-2841. 

• Graduate Catalog
• Graduate School 904-620-1360
• Application Forms
• Student Update Form (pdf)
• UNF Physical Therapy Program Student Handbook
      ▪ Class of 2010 (pdf)
      ▪ Class of 2011 (pdf)
• Scholarship and Graduate Assistantship information
• Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)

Financial Aid
One Stop Center 904- 620-5555

Graduate Learning Outcome Statement - Doctor of Physical Therapy

Background Checks

E-Mail:
Department of Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences: atpt@unf.edu 904-620-2841
or
Brooks College of Health Advising: cohadvis@unf.edu 904-620-2812

Brooks College of Health

This page was updated on: October 5, 2009.