As an integral part of the USF College of Medicine and USF Health system, the School of Physical Therapy offers you top-notch classroom and clinical experience in your entry-level preparation as a physical therapy practitioner.
The School of Physical Therapy boasts an impressive and broadly experienced cadre of faculty who are engaged in teaching as well as scholarly and research activities contributing to our discipline’s body of knowledge. As part of USF Health, our Doctor of Physical Therapy students are engaged in interprofessional education with physicians, nurses, public health professionals and basic science experts. Teaching and learning together form the basis for future successful collaborative interprofessional teamwork so necessary in today’s healthcare environment. The major begins a new cohort each August.
Accreditation and Licensure
Accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Licensure Examination following graduation and prior to initiating practice – the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
Admission Information
Completed applications of qualified students with all supporting documentation, received by PTCAS will be reviewed by the School of Physical Therapy DPT Student Selection Committee. The most qualified applicants will be offered enrollment as a member of the next DPT Class. All admission decisions will be sent out on or before February 1. A Waiting List will be maintained of otherwise qualified applicants in the event that a class opening should occur.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien (PRA) with a Green Card in possession before we will consider your application;
- Minimum 3.20 (out of 4.00) GPA overall, and Science/Math. We use the GPAs calculated by PTCAS. To learn more about their calculations, visit: http://www.ptcas.org/GPA/
- All degree requirements completed or no more than two (2) pre-requisite courses outstanding at the time of application.Two References from Licensed Physical Therapists with knowledge of the applicant’s aptitude and potential for success in professional school. We will not accept Occupational Therapists, Ph.D.s or Physical Therapist Assistants.
** All items must be submitted directly to PTCAS, we do not receive any items at USF. Keep in mind we require three letters of recommendation that must be directly submitted via PTCAS.
**GRE Scores must be submitted. There is no minimum score required, but your GRE results will be used in the selection process. Make sure you use GRE code 4083 to have your scores sent to USF SPT. It is recommended to have a GRE score near the national average, which is a 45-55th percentile for each section.
Meeting minimum admissions requirements does not guarantee admission to the School of Physical Therapy.