Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy in Detroit United States | Wayne State University
Wayne State University
|
Detroit United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,116
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
78 months
Physical therapists (PTs) are certified and active healthcare providers who assess and care for patients across all age groups, from infants to seniors, addressing movement impairments, disabilities, or health issues affecting their daily activities and athletic performance. PTs conduct thorough evaluations and create personalized treatment plans using various therapeutic methods and advanced technologies to enhance mobility, alleviate pain, improve function, and prevent long-term disability. They treat diverse musculoskeletal, neurological, and medical conditions, such as sports injuries, rotator cuff tears, ACL knee injuries, joint replacements, back pain, amputations, strokes, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. PTs also focus on preventive care by designing fitness and wellness programs to maintain mobility and promote healthier living.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program equips students with extensive training to deliver high-quality physical therapy care. Its structured curriculum ensures a deep and broad understanding of essential knowledge, clinical skills, and professional conduct for exceptional practice. Spanning 3.5 years, the full-time DPT program consists of 10 sequential semesters, following a carefully designed course progression to develop each student's expertise and competencies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A minimum of 3.0 undergraduate GPA as calculated by PTCAS, 3.0 prerequisite GPA, and 3.0 math and science prerequisite GPA. General Test of the GRE taken by September 1. GRE scores are valid for two years. GRE minimum scores required: 140 Verbal, 140 Quantitative, and 3.0 in Writing. The program utilizes the exam with the highest overall scores. Only scores from one testing date are considered. For example, we will not consider a verbal score from one exam date, a quantitative score from another, and a writing score from yet another.
General Education requirements must be complete before entering the professional program.
Non-science prerequisites coursework must be completed by May.
Science prerequisite coursework must be completed within six years of the time of application to the professional program. These prerequisites must also be completed by December of the application year. (One science prerequisite course can remain to be completed by May.)
Students selected to interview will be required to take the Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer), an on-line test which assesses non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics. Admitted students are required to attain Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification.
Two professional references. One must be from a Physical Therapist.
Physical Therapy students must acquire and maintain certain essential functions that are necessary to the practice of Physical Therapy. IELTS 6.5 (overall band), 79 internet-based (iBT and iBT Home Edition) 550 paper-based (PBT)
General Education requirements must be complete before entering the professional program.
Non-science prerequisites coursework must be completed by May.
Science prerequisite coursework must be completed within six years of the time of application to the professional program. These prerequisites must also be completed by December of the application year. (One science prerequisite course can remain to be completed by May.)
Students selected to interview will be required to take the Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer), an on-line test which assesses non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics. Admitted students are required to attain Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification.
Two professional references. One must be from a Physical Therapist.
Physical Therapy students must acquire and maintain certain essential functions that are necessary to the practice of Physical Therapy. IELTS 6.5 (overall band), 79 internet-based (iBT and iBT Home Edition) 550 paper-based (PBT)
Tuition
USD
28,116