Las Vegas,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy in Las Vegas United States | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
|
Las Vegas United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,814
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers an entry-level professional program that equips students for careers in physical therapy.
Upon completing this rigorous six-semester program with three summer terms, students earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. The curriculum blends academic coursework with clinical experience, training students as general practitioners while offering exposure to specialized physical therapy fields. The 112-credit graduate program balances classroom instruction, clinical practice, and research components.
Program Objectives
Demonstrate foundational clinical skills as assessed by the Clinical Performance Instrument.
Master all aspects of patient/client management: Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Prognosis (including treatment plans), Intervention, and Outcomes assessment.
Develop independent practice capabilities within physical therapy's scope, including screening, differential diagnosis, referrals, and collaborative care.
Deliver healthcare services to rural and underserved communities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale with a minimum average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for prerequisite courses.
Students enrolling in any class in the Department of Physical Therapy must be admitted (graduate standing only, no graduate provisional standing accepted) to the program in the Summer semester of each year. Since enrollment is limited in the Physical Therapy program, satisfactory completion of prerequisite courses does not assure an applicant of admission. No student may take any class as a Non-Degree Seeking student. Admissions criteria are reviewed by the faculty annually and are subject to change.
Prior to entering the program, candidates must complete prerequisite courses and earn a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. There is no preference given to any particular baccalaureate degree.
Prior to application to the program, the individual is advised to fully explore the nature of the profession of physical therapy. Students are expected to volunteer in or visit various physical therapy facilities in order to gain a broad view of the roles and responsibilities of a physical therapist. As part of the interview process, students will be assessed on their knowledge of the scope of the profession of physical therapy.
Transcripts - One transcript from every post-secondary institution the applicant has attended (regardless of whether a degree or credential was earned), showing all coursework, extension and correspondence work, any degrees earned, and the dates that those degrees were awarded. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted as part of the application process. However, if an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be required by the date specified on the Certificate of Admission. Transfer credits posted on another institution's transcript will not be accepted in lieu of the transcript itself. Only transcripts sent directly from the institution are considered official. Failure to disclose all coursework and/or degrees awarded will result in rescission of admission. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80, (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74 (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213, Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score - 65
Students enrolling in any class in the Department of Physical Therapy must be admitted (graduate standing only, no graduate provisional standing accepted) to the program in the Summer semester of each year. Since enrollment is limited in the Physical Therapy program, satisfactory completion of prerequisite courses does not assure an applicant of admission. No student may take any class as a Non-Degree Seeking student. Admissions criteria are reviewed by the faculty annually and are subject to change.
Prior to entering the program, candidates must complete prerequisite courses and earn a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. There is no preference given to any particular baccalaureate degree.
Prior to application to the program, the individual is advised to fully explore the nature of the profession of physical therapy. Students are expected to volunteer in or visit various physical therapy facilities in order to gain a broad view of the roles and responsibilities of a physical therapist. As part of the interview process, students will be assessed on their knowledge of the scope of the profession of physical therapy.
Transcripts - One transcript from every post-secondary institution the applicant has attended (regardless of whether a degree or credential was earned), showing all coursework, extension and correspondence work, any degrees earned, and the dates that those degrees were awarded. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted as part of the application process. However, if an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be required by the date specified on the Certificate of Admission. Transfer credits posted on another institution's transcript will not be accepted in lieu of the transcript itself. Only transcripts sent directly from the institution are considered official. Failure to disclose all coursework and/or degrees awarded will result in rescission of admission. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80, (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74 (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213, Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score - 65
Tuition
USD
25,814