Storrs,
CT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
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Storrs United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,746
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Connecticut's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program holds accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). CAPTE's headquarters are at 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. For inquiries: phone 703-706-3245, email accreditationapta.org, or visit http://www.capteonline.org. This three-year post-bachelor's program accepts applicants from diverse academic backgrounds, provided they complete the required prerequisite courses. The professional doctoral curriculum trains physical therapists to keep pace with evolving practices and deliver excellent patient care.
Beyond rigorous classroom and clinical training, the DPT program nurtures students' unique abilities through research partnerships with distinguished faculty mentors. Starting each May, the three-year program includes summer sessions. Initial coursework covers fundamental and clinical sciences alongside healthcare fundamentals. The second and third years blend academic study with hands-on clinical rotations, culminating in third-year students devoting 60% of their time to supervised clinical work.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Supplemental Application to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
The name and contact information of two people who will provide the professional recommendation information and written reference through the online graduate application
Personal statement
CT Residence Affidavit
GRE Scores
TOEFL Scores (application to International Students)
Resume, not more than 2 pages
Unofficial Transcript
All applicants must meet the UConn Graduate School admission standards and demonstrate successful completion (generally B average or better) of pre-requisite coursework. Required:
Must have earned a bachelor's degree by the start of the program,
Completed the following pre-requisite courses: Biology, General Chemistry I & II, Pre-Calculus or higher, General Physics I & II, Human Physiology & Anatomy I & II*, Psychology (6 credits), and Statistics,
*Note that 4 credit Physiology with lab and 4 credit Anatomy with lab courses are acceptable substitutions for Human Physiology & Anatomy I & II.
Accepted students generally have:
Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better
GRE scores of 310 or better with a 4.0 in the writing portion.
Transcripts: Please submit an unofficial transcript to be uploaded in the electronic graduate application. Additionally, all official transcripts should be forwarded to the Graduate School at the time of application to ensure the ability to be admitted to the program in a timely fashion.
A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
Minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (''New'' Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL test. (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Personal Statement
A minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic Test
A minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE Test.
The name and contact information of two people who will provide the professional recommendation information and written reference through the online graduate application
Personal statement
CT Residence Affidavit
GRE Scores
TOEFL Scores (application to International Students)
Resume, not more than 2 pages
Unofficial Transcript
All applicants must meet the UConn Graduate School admission standards and demonstrate successful completion (generally B average or better) of pre-requisite coursework. Required:
Must have earned a bachelor's degree by the start of the program,
Completed the following pre-requisite courses: Biology, General Chemistry I & II, Pre-Calculus or higher, General Physics I & II, Human Physiology & Anatomy I & II*, Psychology (6 credits), and Statistics,
*Note that 4 credit Physiology with lab and 4 credit Anatomy with lab courses are acceptable substitutions for Human Physiology & Anatomy I & II.
Accepted students generally have:
Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better
GRE scores of 310 or better with a 4.0 in the writing portion.
Transcripts: Please submit an unofficial transcript to be uploaded in the electronic graduate application. Additionally, all official transcripts should be forwarded to the Graduate School at the time of application to ensure the ability to be admitted to the program in a timely fashion.
A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
Minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (''New'' Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL test. (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Personal Statement
A minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic Test
A minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE Test.
Tuition
USD
40,746