South Orange,
NJ,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy in Newark United States | Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University
|
Newark United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
55,370
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Physical therapy is both a vital and fulfilling career path with growing opportunities. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 17% rise in physical therapist employment between 2021 and 2031—significantly outpacing the average growth rate across all professions.
Seton Hall's thorough Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) curriculum equips students to provide ethical, competent care for patients with various health challenges. Our program blends demanding coursework with hands-on clinical training, ensuring graduates complete 32 weeks of clinical rotations at diverse locations locally and nationally. This robust preparation enables our physical therapy graduates to secure employment within one year of obtaining licensure consistently.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Completion of the application at the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) website
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Cumulative and prerequisite grade point averages (GPA) of 3.2 on a 4-point scale
A minimum of twenty-five (25) hours of clinical observation with a licensed physical therapist in the delivery of physical therapy services in a clinical environment. This requirement may be met through paid or volunteer experiences. Hours must be completed by May 1, 2024.
Twoletters of recommendation from sources able to attest to an applicant's academic ability and character, one letter must be from a licensed physical therapist and another must be from an academic faculty,academic advisor and/or employer.Letters from family members and casual acquaintances are not acceptable.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must be taken within five years. While the program does not use a strict cutoff score, most competitive applicants will have scores at or above the 50th percentile in each test area, and a 3.0 or higher on the analytical writing section. If English is not the native language, a student must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Score Report documenting a computer-based score of 220or above, or pass all four sections of the TOEFL internet-based examination. The passing section scores are: Writing = 24, Speaking = 26, Listening = 18, and Reading = 21.
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Cumulative and prerequisite grade point averages (GPA) of 3.2 on a 4-point scale
A minimum of twenty-five (25) hours of clinical observation with a licensed physical therapist in the delivery of physical therapy services in a clinical environment. This requirement may be met through paid or volunteer experiences. Hours must be completed by May 1, 2024.
Twoletters of recommendation from sources able to attest to an applicant's academic ability and character, one letter must be from a licensed physical therapist and another must be from an academic faculty,academic advisor and/or employer.Letters from family members and casual acquaintances are not acceptable.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must be taken within five years. While the program does not use a strict cutoff score, most competitive applicants will have scores at or above the 50th percentile in each test area, and a 3.0 or higher on the analytical writing section. If English is not the native language, a student must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Score Report documenting a computer-based score of 220or above, or pass all four sections of the TOEFL internet-based examination. The passing section scores are: Writing = 24, Speaking = 26, Listening = 18, and Reading = 21.
Tuition
USD
55,370