Orlando,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy in Orlando United States | University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,508
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program equips students to develop into skilled, caring, and principled physical therapists capable of providing effective treatment across diverse healthcare environments. Graduates will emerge as committed professionals who exemplify clinical expertise through outstanding analytical abilities, interpersonal communication, patient instruction, advocacy, practice administration, and research competencies.
This three-year (nine consecutive semesters) doctoral program offers a structured, full-time curriculum to train entry-level practitioners for various clinical environments. The program features sequential clinical rotations lasting between eight to twelve weeks, along with interdisciplinary learning opportunities that bring together students from different healthcare fields. Additionally, it incorporates specialized research training and projects throughout the educational journey.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UCF participates in the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, known as PTCAS. Prospective students applying to the entry-level physical therapist education program must apply online using the PTCAS application (this is in addition to the UCF Graduate Application which serves as a supplemental application). To learn more about the PTCAS application process, visit www.ptcas.org.
All application materials MUST be sent directly to PTCAS. Materials sent to the university or program and not to PTCAS will not be accepted. The following application materials must be received by PTCAS no later than October 16.
Completed PTCAS Application (www.ptcas.org), including all documents required by PTCAS.
One official transcript from each college/university attended.
Official GRE scores taken within last five years. Use GRE CODE for UCF PTCAS: 3871 (Do not use the UCF Institution Code for GRE)
Prerequisite courses completed within ten (10) years of anticipated matriculation.
A minimum of 50 hours of observation/volunteer or work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Hours must be verified through PTCAS by November 1st to be considered. A variety of settings is recommended.
Three (3) letters of recommendation with PTCAS recommendation forms, including one (1) from a physical therapist.
Applicants who have attended a college/university outside the United States must also provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation through WES.
Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5
All application materials MUST be sent directly to PTCAS. Materials sent to the university or program and not to PTCAS will not be accepted. The following application materials must be received by PTCAS no later than October 16.
Completed PTCAS Application (www.ptcas.org), including all documents required by PTCAS.
One official transcript from each college/university attended.
Official GRE scores taken within last five years. Use GRE CODE for UCF PTCAS: 3871 (Do not use the UCF Institution Code for GRE)
Prerequisite courses completed within ten (10) years of anticipated matriculation.
A minimum of 50 hours of observation/volunteer or work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Hours must be verified through PTCAS by November 1st to be considered. A variety of settings is recommended.
Three (3) letters of recommendation with PTCAS recommendation forms, including one (1) from a physical therapist.
Applicants who have attended a college/university outside the United States must also provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation through WES.
Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5
Tuition
USD
21,508